Manager Mining Social Labour Plans & Mineral Charter – Sasol

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Closing Date: 7 August 2026
Job Requisition ID: 12673
Job Type: Permanent (Manager Level)

 About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of innovation. The company focuses on sustainable operations while empowering employees through continuous development, diversity, and inclusion.

 Purpose of the Role

The Manager: Mining Social Labour Plans & Mineral Charter will provide strategic leadership and governance to ensure compliance with Social and Labour Plans (SLP), Mining Charter, B-BBEE, and related legislation.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining Sasol’s social license to operate by building strong relationships with communities, regulators, and stakeholders.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SLP department and team performance
• Develop, implement, and monitor Social and Labour Plans (SLPs)
• Ensure compliance with Mining Charter, MPRDA, and B-BBEE legislation
• Manage audits conducted by the Department of Mineral Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
• Oversee community development and Local Economic Development (LED) projects
• Build and maintain relationships with government, municipalities, and communities
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and compliance documentation
• Provide strategic advice to leadership and executive teams
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend compliance strategies
• Lead stakeholder engagement and negotiations with communities

 Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Commerce, or Social Sciences

Advantageous:

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court
• Postgraduate qualification (Law / Compliance / Social Sciences)
• Master’s Degree

 Experience

• 8–10 years’ relevant experience in:
  • Mining
  • Legal / Regulatory
  • Governance or Compliance

 Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • MPRDA
  • Mining Charter
  • SLP Guidelines
  • B-BBEE legislation
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills
• Stakeholder engagement & negotiation expertise
• Ability to advise executive leadership
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• High attention to detail and compliance risk identification

 Competencies

• Planning & Organisation
• Data Analysis
• Policy Development
• Communication (Verbal & Written)
• Commercial Agility
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Innovation & Collaboration
• Delivery Excellence

 Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities, in line with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

 Application Process

If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 How to Apply

Apply online via the Sasol careers portal using:
Job Requisition ID: 12673