Senior Socio-Economic Officer, D1, NDC072/26GS at Seriti

The role:

• The role is responsible for the retention of the mine Social License to operate through the alignment of Social Performance strategy objectives. The strategy includes effective implementation of the Social Performance standards and governance, identification and implementation of sustainable Socio-Economic Development (SED) initiatives and maintaining good stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Social Performance: Governance and Standards

• Implement, monitor and communicate the Seriti Social Way
• Identify, communicate and monitor the mine social risks, Voluntary Principles and Human Rights risks.
• Plan and implement Socio Economic Assessment (SEAT)
• Communicate and lead the development of the Mine Social Performance strategy in line with the Life of Mine
• Develop, communicate, monitor and review the Social Management Plan (SMP) on an annual basis
• Establish and communicate the mine social Commitment register
• Ensure the communities neighbouring the mine are incorporated into the Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Lead the development and implementation on the mine social closure strategy
• Implement Social Incident management procedure

Socio-Economic Benefit Delivery

• Oversee the Social and Labour Plan for the Operation
• Responsible for the drafting, implementing and monitoring of the SLP and reporting to the DMRE
• Identify, implement and monitor LED projects in line with BU focus areas and government development priorities.
• Report on implementation and sustainability of projects at Local Economic Development Forums
• Administer CSI funding: Communicate the CSI policy and guidelines, monitor and report on CSI spend

Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and implement Stakeholder Engagement Plans in accordance with SEAT
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships that builds support for the Operation
• Establish Community Consultative Forums where they do not exist and ensure the effectiveness of existing forums, represent Seriti Power at community and Municipal Forums and other events

Requirements:

• Degree Social Science or related studies or National Diploma in Development Studies
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Community Development or a similar role in a socio/economic development field
• Extensive experience in socio-economic development and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in Project Management
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, including MPRDA, MHSA, BBBEE Act and NEMA and BBBEE Code of Good Practices and Mining Charter
• Knowledge of corporate governance, governmental protocols
• Track record of community projects
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Networking and influencing skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, Enablon etc)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Post Graduate Degree
• Experience in mining industry
• Project Management qualification
• Management Development Program or equivalent
• Knowledge of Seriti Coal policies, procedures, standards and systems and in-depth knowledge of policies relating to Community Development