Community Relations & Social Impact Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Sandton-based team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Community Relations Manager to lead stakeholder engagement and social development initiatives for mining operations near Sandton. You will drive community programs, address grievances, and safeguard the social license to operate by building strong relationships with communities, authorities, and partners.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in community relations or CSR in mining, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences, PR, communications or related field.
• 7+ years in community relations, stakeholder engagement, or CSR in mining.
• Ability to build trust with diverse communities.
• Knowledge of SA social and labour legislation for mining.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of social impact assessment and community development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and social development plans.
• Serve as primary contact for local communities, authorities, and government officials.
• Address community grievances and ensure timely, fair resolutions.
• Oversee socio-economic development projects including local procurement and job creation.
• Monitor and report on community relations activities and social performance metrics.
• Coordinate with legal, operations, and environmental teams on community matters.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Social sciences degree

Public relations degree

Communications degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Community Relations Manager to lead stakeholder engagement and social development initiatives for mining operations near Sandton. You will drive community programs, address grievances, and safeguard the social license to operate by building strong relationships with communities, authorities, and partners.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in community relations or CSR in mining, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a deep understanding of