SED Superintendent

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that unconditionally cares for its people. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Human Resources Manager or nominee.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.
• Relevant Diploma preferably in Social Sciences /Local Economic Development /Human Resources / Community Development.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence or Higher.
• Advantageous: Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences /Local Economic Development /Human Resources / Community Development.

Experience (including but not limited to)

• 5 – 10 years practical experience in SLP, DTI, BBBEE and Mining Charter implementation.
• 2 years management experience in a mining environment (included above).
• 3 years in Enterprise and Supplier development/preferential procurement/SMME incubation in a mining environment, Community engagement in mining communities.

Duties (including but not limited to)

• Lead the implementation and sustainability of the mine's Social and Labour Plan (SLP), Local Economic Development (LED), Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes in line with the Mining Charter, MPRDA and DTI Codes of Good Practice. Drive ESD by identifying, developing and integrating host community SMMEs into the mine's supply chain and by managing preferential procurement targets, business development support, incubation and acceleration. Facilitate constructive relations between the mine and its host and labour sending communities, including stakeholder engagement, to ensure the mine's social licence to operate is maintained and SLP and Mining Charter commitments are delivered.

Budget and cost control

• Compile the SED sub-function's operational, capex and labour budgets and for approval. Effectively manage the sub-function in line with approved budgets, report variances as required and recommend or implement remedial action within the span of control. Review and authorise payments in line with approved budget and policy.

SHERQ adherence and compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory SHERQ requirements, policies and standards across SED team. Communicate new safety regulations and procedures to SED employees and contractors to ensure correct implementation.

Implement Change initiatives

• Initiate and lead Departmental change. Ensure implementation and management of change initiatives and optimal resource utilisation at all levels.

People Management

• Allocate work to direct reports and provide the appropriate level of management, delegation and situational leadership. Do performance reviews, coach subordinates and recommend and approve individual development plans. Oversee the quality of SoR leadership and structured focused development. Resolve grievances and maintain employee relations.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build, manage and maintain healthy, diverse, workable internal relations (peers, unions, Head Office) and external relations (communities, traditional authorities, government, statutory bodies). Provide relevant and specialised technical support to applicable stakeholders.
• Establish, lobby and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders such as local government, municipalities, traditional authorities and beneficiaries) to advance SLP, ESD and LED goals. Participate in relevant community and development forums. Ensure ongoing stakeholder involvement and engagement through liaison with national, provincial and other related government institutions, NGO's and investors to advance the interests and objectives of community development goals and initiatives.

Governance, Risk and Reporting

• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual SLP,ESD, LED and SED reports and submit or present to the HR and General Manager and Statutory bodies. Compile monthly project progress reports for line management. Maintain effective governance frameworks within the SED function. Identify and mitigate stakeholder and community-related risks. Prepare management reports, board reports, and regulatory submissions. Maintain accurate stakeholder engagement records and project documentation. Ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements.

Social Labor Plan and Mining Charter

• Provide community-level input into drafting the SLP and Mining Charter and submit to HR and the General Manager for approval before submitting to relevant authorities. Ensure SLP and Minin