Key Performance Areas:<\/p>\n
Implementation of the project’s social strategy.<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate education and awareness of the profile and dynamics of the project area’s social environment in relation to the project activities.
\n\tEnsure that adequate social monitoring is undertaken.
\n\tCoordinate implementation of social strategy and provide leadership to stakeholders.
\n\tFasttrack processes to obtain social approvals (e.g., land zoning for Resettlement purposes, agreements for servitudes on communal land).
\n\tPrepare operational plans for the implementation of the social strategies and budgets.
\n\tSupervise the implementation, impacts, and effectiveness of social mitigation measures.<\/p>\n
Establish and maintain a relationship between all project key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\tDevelopment and maintenance of a stakeholder database.
\n\tRecords keeping, address and provide prompt feedback if issues are raised by stakeholders, and complete.
\n\tRecord of all projects’ interested and affected Persons (including interested parties, stakeholder groups, and stakeholder sectors), their contact details, and all interactions.
\n\tDevelop and sustain good relations with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tProactively engage with projectspecific interested and affected parties.
\n\tDevelop and maintain social dialogue with stakeholders (through structured meetings and normal communication) throughout the project life cycle.
\n\tDevelop contingency plans and standing protocols for crisis management on site, e.g., work stoppages, vandalism and intimidation, & community protests<\/p>\n
Strengthening Social Compliance<\/p>\n
\tMonitor the compliance of the project against social aspects identified in the Environmental Authorisation, Environmental Management Programme, SocioEconomic Development, Baseline, Health and Safety plans, legislation, and best practices.
\n\tDocument lessons learnt in relation to the social aspect of the project.<\/p>\n
Support and provide Input to land acquisition processes<\/p>\n
\tIdentify social risks related to land acquisition and resettlement requirements
\n\tFacilitate meetings required by land acquisition specialists for information disclosure to the landowners, affected parties, and communities
\n\tAssist in the facilitation of consultation processes with affected parties.
\n\tFacilitate processes relating to compensation queries and finalisation of claims and acquisition agreements with landowners and affected community members.
\n\tArrange required followup meetings to clear off any queries\/ concerns that may arise from affected parties.<\/p>\n
Support the implementation of Community development ( CSI Legacy) Projects<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate processes towards projectspecific community development ( LED\/CSI Legacy) projects identification and implementation
\n\tMobilise and coordinate stakeholders involved in the community development projects.<\/p>\n
Management Reporting and Improvement in Communication<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for social input into the monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on the status of various project activities, risks, and mitigation measures proposed.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure reporting on social activities as per contractual specifications.
\n\tto constitute and ensure the effective operation of a social facilitation Committee comprising of representatives from DWS, TCTA, Sector Departments, Water Bords, Professional Services Provider and the Contractor.<\/p>\n
Minium Requirements:<\/p>\n
B Degree<\/p>\n
\tType of degrees: Social Sciences, Community development, Communications, Public Relations & Environmental Management, and related fields<\/p>\n
5 years of Experience<\/p>\n
\tExperience 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.
\n\tRegistration Requirements- International Association for Public Participation ( IAP2) & International\u00a0 Association of Impact Assessment ( IAIA)<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.tcta.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
tcta.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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