Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, and sales, trading and market development operations in London. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
The Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Iridium, Ruthenium and Osmium) we mine and refine, face a continually evolving end user landscape. This presents a unique set of challenges but also opportunity, in that while certain demand segments may decline, others are continually being created. As such, a core part of Valterra Platinum’s strategy is to develop markets for our metals, an activity which the company has carried out for over 50 years.
The company applies four capability levers in its market development efforts, all of which are designed to stimulate changes in markets that would not otherwise happen:
- Advocacy & Policy: Promoting supportive regulatory environments and removing barriers in key markets.
- Nurturing: Nurturing is akin to discovery and exploration, discovering and growing new demand opportunities through initiating R&D and kick-starting early-stage innovators.
- Venturing: Providing risk capital to PGM-consuming businesses where traditional funding is limited. High commercial potential applications discovered in Nurturing are accelerated through Venturing.
- Commercial Collaboration: Partnering with companies, research institutions, governments, and associations to accelerate PGM adoption.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to lead the advocacy and policy portfolio of work in support of the company’s market development efforts. This implies working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and implement the international advocacy strategy as a key pillar to our efforts to drive the demand for our products and deliver a total return to our shareholders (TSR). The candidate will refine, lead and deliver, advocacy and stakeholder education efforts through the coordination of stakeholders, public affairs agency partners and through the development and maintenance of positive relationships with key stakeholders (including industry associations etc).
- Policy Advocacy & Representation
- Develop and execute global advocacy strategies to shape policy and regulatory frameworks in key markets.
- Represent Valterra Platinum by serving the as the single point of contact in international associations, including the International Platinum Association (IPA), the Hydrogen Council, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association in the US, Hydrogen Europe, and relevant Chinese bodies.
- Monitor and analyze policy developments across the EU, USA, China, and other strategic regions, advising on implications and responses.
- Coordinate internal policy positions and lead responses to regulatory consultations.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communications:
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, NGOs, and key market players.
- Inform the design and delivery of targeted communications campaigns to support advocacy and policy objectives.
- Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with Valterra Platinum’s values and long-term objectives.
- Develop and implement a thought leadership program to enhance visibility and influence in key forums.
- Strategic Alignment & Industry Influence
- Collaborate with internal teams to align advocacy with business development and sustainability goals.
- Work with Valterra Platinum’s leadership to shape an international strategy that supports PGM demand growth and shareholder value.
- Identify opportunities for industry bodies to support strategic goals and influence their agendas accordingly.
- Ensure consistent messaging and coordination across regional teams (UK, South Africa, APAC).
- Compliance & Culture
- Promote a strong safety culture and take personal responsibility to ensure zero harm.
- Uphold compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that supports continuous improvement and reflects company values.
Qualifications
- Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Communication or a related field of experience.
- Masters Degree would be advantageous.
Experience
- 7 – 15 years working experience in international advocacy, public affairs or strategic communications
Technical Knowledge (experience) Required For Role
- Background working in mining, energy, automotive, or sustainability sectors would be advantageous
- Track record of influencing policy and regulatory environments at national and international levels.
- Experience working with or within industry associations and multilateral platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives
Additional Information
This role will require periodic international travel
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
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