Social Systems Practitioner (Mining)

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is seeking qualified candidates in Noord-Kaap, South Africa. The role involves ensuring compliance with Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plans while managing social compliance and enterprise development functions.

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, strong managerial skills, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders. The ideal applicant will have a flair for engaging with local communities and addressing their needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related working experience required.
• Valid drivers’ license is necessary.
• Management diploma or qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance to Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plan.
• Oversee the Enterprise Development function.
• Coordinate Social Impact Assessment for the mine.

Skills

Good communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Conflict Management

Understanding of Socio-Economic dynamics

Strong managerial skills

Flair for working with external stakeholders

Education

Grade 12

B Degree in Social Science or related field

Management diploma/qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Our client is one of the world’s leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of the largest independent diamond groups by a resource.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who will be required to ensure compliance and beyond to all Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plans (SLP’s) targets for the Mine by managing both the Social Compliance function and the Enterprise Development function of the operation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage compliance to all Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plan issues at the operation
• Manage the Enterprise Development function
• Work in close liaison with the DMR and other relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with various responsible persons in the areas of Mining Charter, SLP, Community Development as well as operational personnel responsible for compliance
• Manage social complexities at community and operational level
• Coordinate Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the mine
• Must be willing to travel

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• B Degree in any of the following: Social Science; Human Behaviour; Human & Social Science (Development Studies or Community Development); Social Dynamics
• Management diploma/qualification would be advantageous
• Computer Literate
• 3 years related working experience
• Valid drivers’ license

Other Skills / Competencies

• Good communication skills, particularly in English, with excellent quality academic writing skills
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Conflict Management
• Understanding of Socio-Economic dynamics and complexities
• Strong managerial skills
• Flair for working with external stakeholders and local municipalities
• Sensitive to the needs of the local communities