Stakeholder Affairs Manager

Fempower; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the mining industry seeks a dynamic Stakeholder Affairs Manager to join their leadership team in Rustenburg, South Africa. This role involves managing relationships with stakeholders and promoting community upliftment while ensuring legislative compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience in stakeholder or community relations within the South African mining environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of direct Stakeholder or Community Relations experience in the mining sector.
• Proven track record engaging with mining communities and local authorities.
• Experience in a senior advisory or managerial role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders including local communities and authorities.
• Develop trust-based relationships for social license to operate.
• Lead implementation of Social Labour Plan and Community Upliftment initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with social and legislative requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Relationship management

Project management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Developmental Studies, Social Science, or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the South African mining industry, is seeking a dynamic and seasoned Stakeholder Affairs Manager to join their leadership team. This is a pivotal role for an individual who is passionate about building sustainable relationships and driving positive community impact in a complex and rewarding environment.

Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in Developmental Studies, Social Science, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of direct Stakeholder or Community Relations Senior Advisors / Superintendent / Specialist / Manager experience within a South African mining environment
• 5+ years in a dedicated stakeholder / community relations role within South African mining.
• Proven track record engaging with : Mining Communities, Traditional Authorities, Local Municipalities, and the DMRE
• Previous role level : Senior Advisor, Superintendent, Specialist, or Junior Manager.

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement : Proactively manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including DMR, local communities, traditional leadership (Councillors & Chiefs), local municipalities, and educational institutions.
• Social Licence to Operate : Develop and maintain trust-based relationships that secure the mine's social license to operate
• Social Labour Plan (SLP) & LED : Lead the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the mine’s Social Labour Plan and Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives
• Community Upliftment : Oversee corporate social investment (CSI) projects and training initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to local communities
• Compliance & Reporting : Ensure full compliance with all relevant social and legislative requirements. Prepare and submit accurate and timely internal and external reports