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

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by the latest close of business on 30 April 2024 to: headofficerecruitment@canyoncoal.com. No late applications will be accepted.  

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments.