Stakeholder Relations Co-Ordinator - Hendrina at Canyon Coal

The company would like to recruit a Stakeholder Relations Co-Ordinator at Gugulethu Colliery, 13 km east of Hendrina (Mpumalanga).

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this role is to manage relationships between the company, local community, local municipalities, government departments, traditional leaders and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Development Studies/Social Science /Political Science or equivalent
• B Degree in Development Studies/Social Science /Political Science or equivalent (advantageous)
• Proficient in English and isiZulu
• Valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years related working experience in a similar position within the Mining Industry

Other Skills/Competencies:

• Good communication skills, particularly in English, with business writing skills.
• Stakeholder relations management
• Conflict management
• Knowledge of the mining industry, DMRE and Mining charter management
• SLP drafting, consultation and implementation
• Understanding of Socio-Economic dynamics and complexities
• Project management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of approved strategies and plans with regards to community initiatives
• Co-ordinate and facilitate DMRE interaction, i.e., site inspections, etc.
• Identify, select, and prioritize local community projects by ensuring alignment with SLP requirements Coordinating community forum meetings
• Ensure the commitments documented in the Social and Labour Plan are being executed
• Ensure communication is cascaded effectively to relevant parties
• Build and foster community engagement platform
• Play an effective role within SLP project management teams
• Mediate and resolve conflict within the different stakeholders
• Identify, select, and prioritize local community projects by ensuring alignment with SLP requirements