Specialist Social Economic Development - Richards Bay at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• Develop and execute the community investment and local stakeholder engagement strategy at site, aligned with legal requirements and South32 objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Development Studies/Social sciences with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Socio Economic Development within a mining and metals environment;
• Experience with the execution of Community Projects is essential;
• Experience in impact measurement of community projects is essential;
• Experience working with key community and relevant stakeholders is essential;
• Knowledge and familiarity with B-BBEE social development regulations is essential;
• Experience in communications is advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage and execute community development projects to enhance South32's license to operate in line with regulatory and voluntary requirements as well as South32 processes and procedures;
• Manage and execute the impact measurement framework for community investment projects with community partners;
• Provide input to legally required  reporting impacting community (e.g. Transformation);
• Provide guidance and advice to Operation employees to ensure compliance with Community and BBBEE legislation at the Operation;
• Provide input to Operation stakeholder engagement plans;
• Build and maintain relationships with key community and other local stakeholders;
• Represent South32 in local community forums;
• Develop and maintain understanding of community / local stakeholder perception and advise management on mitigation strategies for any risks;
• Monitor and manage community complaints;
• Provide regular reports of activities and risks to the Manager Corporate Affairs at the Operation.