Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordinate community forums and represent the operation
• Collate information from business partners
• Update and monitor the targets
• Monitor implementation of LED projects
• Ensure that the progress of projects is communicated to all relevant stakeholders
• Identify, communicate, and monitor the mine social risks, Voluntary Principles and Human Rights risks
• Manage satisfactory close out of community complaints at the operation
• Assist with the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of activities of the community development programs
• Assist with the review and administration of CSI requests, site visits to confirm CSI requests and needs, submission and reporting to the CSI Governance Committee
• Community development administrative support: Scheduling meetings, process invoices, orders, and other administrative duties to support the team
• Assist in embedding Seriti Brand and vision in the community
• Assist in the coordination and submission of stakeholder engagement reports, commitment registers and other related community development reports as and when required
• Participate in all internal and external regularity inspections and audits relating to community / enterprise development
• Assist in the implementation and coordination of Social Labour Plan (SLP) Commitments
• Coordinate the Future Forums with all relevant stakeholders
• Manage complaints and resolve conflict within the communities / stakeholders
• Identify community development training and mentorship needs
• Liaise with stakeholders to carry out community projects

Requirements:

• Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Relations (NQF Level 6)
• Minimum 1 year experience in Community Development or a similar role in social performance field
• Experience in dealing with communities
• Thorough understanding of local communities
• Basic knowledge of mining and other relevant legislation applicable to mining
• Understanding of mining industry and internal and external stakeholders or key role players
• Basic knowledge of the BBBEE Code of Good Practices and Mining Charter
• Good knowledge of community structures
• Knowledge of Policies relating to social performance, DMR reports formats, local development plans & integrated development plans, SLP and existing community engagement plans and corporate governance
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness