Community Relations Manager - Mining

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Relations Manager to build and maintain strong relationships between mining operations in Soweto and local communities in Gauteng. You will help foster social licence to operate, manage stakeholder expectations, and coordinate dialogue with residents and local authorities.

The role requires a degree in Social Sciences or related field and at least five years in community relations or CSR, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in community relations, stakeholder engagement, or CSR, preferably within the mining sector.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and social impact assessments.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of Gauteng is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement strategies and plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and residents.
• Manage community feedback mechanisms, addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively.
• Identify and support community development projects aligned with company social responsibility goals.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, consultations, and stakeholder forums.
• Monitor and report on community sentiment and the effectiveness of engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with social and labor plan requirements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Communications/PR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and empathetic Community Relations Manager to build and maintain strong relationships between their mining operations and local communities in and around Soweto. This role is essential for fostering social license to operate, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring that the company's activities contribute positively to community development in Gauteng. You will act as a key liaison, addressing concerns, facilitating dialogue, and implementing impactful community engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement strategies and plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and residents.
• Manage community feedback mechanisms, addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively.
• Identify and support community development projects aligned with company social responsibility goals.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, consultations, and stakeholder forums.
• Monitor and report on community sentiment and the effectiveness of engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with social and labor plan requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, or CSR, preferably within the mining sector.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and social impact assessments.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of the Gauteng region is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in community development.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engage directly with diverse communities surrounding Soweto.