Strategic leader with 7 years in engineering and 16 years in corporate affairs, specializing in Mine Community Development and Corporate Social Investment. As Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, drives initiatives that support host communities through enterprise and supplier development. Navigates complex stakeholder landscapes and advises on corporate reputation management and public affairs strategies, while fostering team development aligned with communal objectives.
Hi, I’m
Boitumelo Seboko
Manager Corporate Social Responsibility
Kathu,NC
Summary
Overview
2
Languages
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assmang Khumani Mine Iron Ore
Manager Corporate Social Responsibility
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Led and oversaw 3 direct reports and 5-10 indirect reports, coordinating efforts with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
- Drives all efforts to ensure impactful Supplier, Enterprise, and Socio-Economic Development.
- Stakeholder and Reputation management with interested and affected external parties, including regulatory bodies; local, district, and provincial government; local communities; and local suppliers.
- Directed initiatives for impactful Supplier, Enterprise, and Socio-Economic Development, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals.
- Reviewed and updated development programmes to align with company objectives, enhancing program relevance and effectiveness.
- Reviews, updates, and maintains development programmes in alignment with company objectives.
South32 Manganese Mines
Lead Infrastructure Projects: Corporate Affairs
11.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Managed community infrastructure portfolio, overseeing all aspects of project implementation. Ensured local application of the South32 brand strategy to all infrastructure projects.
- Established robust relationships with key stakeholders (local and district municipalities; local communities; local suppliers) to support and drive successful project delivery.
- Acted as the point of contact between Corporate Affairs and the Projects Management Office.
- Participated in operational team meetings, delivering updates on project delivery and status to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Contributed to the creation of communication plans regarding SLP delivery which focused on informing, connecting, and engaging internal and external stakeholders. Compiled all communication (case studies, media releases, and internal communication) related to infrastructure projects.
- Attended operational team meetings; provided updates on project delivery and status.
- Ownership of the community infrastructure portfolio. Ensured local application of the South32 brand strategy to all infrastructure projects.
South32 Manganese Mines
Corporate Affairs Lead: Corporate Affairs
06.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Designed, executed, and managed the Corporate Affairs Strategy and budget of Manganese SA.
- Corporate Affairs representative in the HMM / ASA leadership team.
- Acted as Corporate Affairs liaison within HMM / ASA leadership team.
- Handled local issues and reputation management.
- Identified and mitigated reputational and material risks in line with Material Risk Management Standard to protect organizational integrity.
- Designed internal and external communications strategy to enhance engagement and connect employees, local media, and local stakeholders.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, and drove all stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders and coordinated stakeholder engagement initiatives to enhance collaboration and support.
South32 Manganese Mines
Community Investment Specialist: Corporate Affairs
03.2012 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Owned community development projects: conceptualised development policies, managed commitments (SLP and Corporate Social Investment (CSI)), encouraged employee participation, designed governance framework and operating procedures, created and implemented operational community development plans, established performance criteria and reporting processes.
- Ideated and executed the Manganese Community Development strategy, including the budget.
- Determined potential impacts on the community and identified risks related to the social license to operate (SLO).
- Interpreted and ensured compliance with applicable legislation, including community and BBBEE regulations.
- Ensured compliance with community and BBBEE regulations by interpreting applicable legislation and implementing necessary measures.
- Reported community data to satisfy internal and external reporting obligations for the region.
- Developed processes for administration and management of community complaints and grievances, fostering transparency and responsiveness.
- Developed messages for South32’s internal and external communication.
Synntech
Project Manager: South32 HMM, Contractor
07.2010 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Provided project management expertise to the Health, Safety, Environment and Communities (HSEC) department for all small / medium CSI infrastructure projects.
- Secured client buy-in and developed project initiation documentation to align project goals.
- Integrated and managed various project elements during the selection and definition phase.
- Coordinated and led project kick-off meetings. Secured approval and sign-off on critical documentation during all project phases.
- Designed a project schedule for approval by critical stakeholders.
- Negotiated and implemented scope changes, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timely revisions of schedules and scope.
- Streamlined change request and notification process to enhance communication and project tracking.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to ensure project success.
Eskom Sunninghill- Group Technology Engineering
Technician | Senior Technician
01.2006 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Interpreted and translated project engineering data | Conducted site visits at substations and documented measurements | Created oil catchments and drainage designs to ensure compliance with fire regulations | Designed layouts of building foundations and beams, incorporating reinforcement schedules for structural integrity | Terrace designs: cut and filled designs and specifications for earthworks; interpreting project requirements from survey drawings | Designed drawings for buildings and facilities from guidelines, standards, specifications, and project engineering conceptual designs | Developed drawings related to mechanical pole and structure designs | Facilitated data transfer to maintain updated records for project tracking. | Developed and published internal substation system diagrams to enhance clarity and communication of system layouts | Designed new and enhanced existing Transformer plinths foundations and steelwork.
Stewart Scott DHV Company: Water Division
Trainee Technician | Technician
01.2003 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Assisted external offices with project coordination as instructed by the Engineer | Prepared tender documents, adjudicated proposals, and compiled reports. | Project and contract administration surveying (Dumpy Level) of construction drawings for earthworks pipelines and concrete structures | Managed office and site administration, including reports, minutes, and memos, while overseeing site diary and quality control | Trained as Clerk of Works, responsibilities included: way leaves, environmental awareness and safety on site, geotechnical testing on site, progress reporting.
Education
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Technology from Civil Structural Engineering
01-2011
University Overview
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
01-2006
University Overview
Tswelopele High School
National Senior Certificate / Matric
01-1998
University Overview
Graduate School of Business Cape Town, South Africa
Post Graduate Diploma Development Finance from Commerce
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Corporate Reputation
Strategy Design & Execution
Strategic Business Partnership
Multi-Million Budget Control
Key Stakeholder Relations, Mapping, Engagement & Management
Issues Tracking & Control
External & Internal Communications Frameworks
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Public Policy Development & Government Relations
Risk & Crisis Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Business Ethics
Management Administration & Reporting
High Level Business Writing
Project Management
Change Management
HR Leadership & Training
Team-Building, Talent & Performance Management
Technical Design
Tender Procurement Processes & Adjudication
Construction Contract Management
Timeline
Manager Corporate Social Responsibility
Assmang Khumani Mine Iron Ore
10.2020 - Current
Lead Infrastructure Projects: Corporate Affairs
South32 Manganese Mines
11.2019 - 09.2020
Corporate Affairs Lead: Corporate Affairs
South32 Manganese Mines
06.2018 - 10.2019
Community Investment Specialist: Corporate Affairs
South32 Manganese Mines
03.2012 - 05.2018
Project Manager: South32 HMM, Contractor
Synntech
07.2010 - 02.2012
Technician | Senior Technician
Eskom Sunninghill- Group Technology Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2010
Trainee Technician | Technician
Stewart Scott DHV Company: Water Division
01.2003 - 01.2006
Graduate School of Business
Post Graduate Diploma Development Finance from Commerce
04.2001
Tswelopele High School
National Senior Certificate / Matric
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma from Civil Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Technology from Civil Structural Engineering
COURSES & TRAINING
COURSES & TRAINING
- Advance Programme in Project Management; University of Pretoria, 2017
- Programme in Project Management; University of Pretoria, 2014
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT
- Essential Interpersonal Attributes & People Skills
- Creative paradigm-shifter, who transforms blue-sky thinking into tangible strategies and future-proof action plans.
- Inclusive team lead who works well autonomously and empowers individuals to reach their full potential via motivation and skills improvement.
- Expert negotiator and multi-stakeholder relationship steward with experience across all spheres of society and business.
- Broad awareness and knowledge of various industry sectors.
- Adept at independently developing and / or evaluating partnership models.
- Deep understanding of various types of agreements / contracts used in corporate and project finance.
- Resilient change agent and agile networker who fluently challenges the status quo, engaging diverse groups to build a reputation and unearth opportunities for business growth.
- Accomplished strategist: Demonstrates intellectual leadership and the ability to think strategically about the interface between business excellence, policy, and regulation.
- Astute communicator: Leverages strong linguistic skills to articulate subject matter knowledge and regulatory guidelines in a manner that ensures full corporate governance and compliance.
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
- Technically Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)