Position Overview
Must reside in the Umtata area.
Fluent in Xosa.
B Degree: Social Sciences, Community development, Communications, Public Relations & Environmental Management, and related fields
Minimum 5 years of Experience as a Social Practitioner
Experience in dealing with social matters. Experience in engaging communities, Traditional Councils, municipalities, service providers, contractors, consultants, and donors in a project environment. Experience with environmental and health & safety aspects in infrastructure or mining projects.
Key Performance Areas:
Implementation of the project's social strategy.
Facilitate education and awareness of the profile and dynamics of the project area's social environment in relation to the project activities.
Ensure that adequate social monitoring is undertaken.
Co-ordinate implementation of social strategy and provide leadership to stakeholders.
Fast-track processes to obtain social approvals (e.g., land zonin...