Seriti is a broad based, 91% black owned and controlled South African mining company co-owned by four black anchor shareholders, Masimong Group, Thebe Investments, Zungu Investments (Zico) and Community Investment Holdings (CIH).
Community Officer, C4, SON_NDC032/24GS Vacancy at Seriti
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
