- Opportunity to work for global company
- Our culture is inclusive, exciting and performance-driven
- Role based in Richards Bay
About the role
We are looking for an Analyst: Community Development to undertake research, project management and monitoring activity to support the delivery of RBM’s work to help build strong host communities with a strong focus on delivering commitments under the SA Mining Charter and other relevant legislation including RBM’s Social & Labour Plans (SLPs) and other projects agreed to on a local and regional basis.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor, Community Development and Projects, you will:
- Undertake research and monitoring activity in support of the SLP process, engaging with other departments and external agencies as required.
- Support Project Management activity to ensure progress of SLP commitments and projects.
- Provide support to the Senior Advisor, Local Content and Employment in the effective running of the Community Recruitment Office (CRO) and other transformation programmes.
- Work with the Communications team to develop communications plans relating to team activity and priority projects including community information and brand campaigns.
- Support the identification, assessment and control of risks relating to projects.
- Support engagement with relevant Government agencies on the SLP process.
- Ensure all activities are aligned with both RBM and Rio Tinto Group policies, Standards and approaches, including The Way We Work.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification (Degree) Humanities (i.e. Human Resources, Community/ Public relations, Development studies)
- 2 years’ experience with Mine and Community Development, with experience in Social Labour Plan Management and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge in managing community bursary and skills programme
- Valid South African Drivers Licence
Where you will be working
Owned by Rio Tinto and located in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is an internationally recognized sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and is one of the world’s foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon.
Employing some 2 000 permanent staff and a number of well-established contracting companies, RBM is proud of the accreditation for ISO 9001 for quality, OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. The company has implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state after mining.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.
RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the company’s employment equity plan.