Community Development Superintendent

About the role

Seriti Coal is looking for a Community Development Superintendent for its Vereeniging site. The role retains the mine's social licence to operate by aligning social performance strategy objectives, implementing social performance standards and governance, running sustainable socio-economic development initiatives and maintaining good stakeholder relations. It is advertised as a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Social performance: implement, monitor and communicate the Seriti Social Way; identify and monitor social, Voluntary Principles and human rights risks
• Plan and implement the Socio-Economic Assessment (SEAT) and lead the Mine Social Performance strategy in line with the Life of Mine
• Develop, monitor and review the Social Management Plan annually, establish the social commitment register and include neighbouring communities in the emergency preparedness plan
• Lead the mine social closure strategy and implement the social incident management procedure
• Oversee the Social and Labour Plan, draft, implement and monitor it and report to the DMRE
• Identify, implement and monitor LED projects, report on them at Local Economic Development Forums and administer CSI funding
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans, build internal and external relationships, and run or strengthen community consultative forums and represent Seriti Coal at municipal and community forums

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Social Sciences or Public Relations (NQF Level 7)
• At least 5 years' experience in community development or a similar socio-economic development role
• Experience in project management and a track record of community projects
• Valid driver's licence and a certificate of fitness (or ability to obtain one)
• Advantageous: project management qualification, management development programme, and knowledge of Seriti Coal policies and community development standards

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of MPRDA, MHSA, BBBEE Act, NEMA, the Mining Charter and the BBBEE Code of Good Practices
• Knowledge of corporate governance and governmental protocols
• Written and verbal communication, networking and influencing skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Enablon)

To apply, submit a PDF CV with certified copies of ID, driver's licence and qualifications (certified within 3 months). Applications not responded to within 30 days of the closing date are treated as unsuccessful.