Community Engagement & Relations Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement offering flexb

Professional development and training

Exposure to diverse cultural projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Community Relations Manager to foster sustainable relationships between mining operations in Paarl, WC and local communities. The role centers on building trust, managing stakeholder expectations, and guiding socio-economic development initiatives.

You will liaise with local government, leaders, and residents, ensuring effective dialogue, complaint resolution, and alignment with social development goals within the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in community relations or CSR, preferably in mining.
• In-depth knowledge of SA socio-political landscape and community dynamics.
• Experience developing and managing community engagement programs and SLPs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, mediation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure with complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in local Western Cape languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Paarl region and surroundings.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and residents.
• Facilitate dialogue and address community concerns effectively and timely.
• Oversee implementation of Social and Labour Plan commitments.
• Manage community development projects aligned with company and community needs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, consultations.
• Monitor community sentiment and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, HR to align on community matters.
• Represent the company at community forums and events.
• Ensure compliance with legislation on community engagement and social development.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Work under pressure

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies/Public Relations/Communications

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Community Relations Manager to foster sustainable relationships between mining operations in Paarl, WC and local communities. The role centers on building trust, managing stakeholder expectations, and guiding socio-economic development initiatives.

You will liaise with local government, leaders, and residents, ensuring effective dialogue, complaint resolution, and alignment with social development goals within the mining sector.