Vacancy title:
Coordinator, Local Employment
Jobs at:
First Quantum MineralsDeadline of this Job:
Monday, November 11 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Purpose
The Local Employment Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for local employment initiatives within the mine. This role involves liaising with local communities, organisations, and stakeholders to promote job opportunities, support workforce development, and ensure compliance with local employment regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen understanding of local labor markets, and a commitment to fostering sustainable community relations.
Key Responsibilities
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
• Establish and maintain relationships with traditional leaderships, local communities, government agencies, and educational institutions to identify employment opportunities within the mine host communities.
• Support the commercial department in establishing, reviewing and improving the local recruitment policy, based on fairness and transparency with the host communities.
• Develop, implement, monitor and improve holistically local recruitment system performance (from recruitment itself to the educational pipeline improving employment opportunities) with the various stakeholders.
• Organise community outreach programmes to raise awareness of job openings and training programmes in the mine.
• Collaborate with HR teams to develop recruiting strategies that target local talent pools.
• Coordinate job fairs, workshops, and information sessions to disseminate employment information.
• Assess local workforce skills and identify gaps; propose training programmes to enhance candidate readiness.
• Liaise with training providers to develop customized training interventions for prospective employees.
• Maintain accurate records of local employment programme activities and participant progress.
• Prepare and present reports on community engagement activities, and compliance with local employment standards.
• Develop employment metrics, set KPIs and monitor the progress regarding local recruitment.
• Ensure that employment practices comply with local labour laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits or assessments related to local hiring initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between company management, local communities, and employees to foster communication and address any employment-related concerns.
• Develop informational materials and presentations to effectively communicate the company’s employment programmes and policies.
• Any other duties as directed by Superiors empowered to exercise authority over him/her
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Community Development, or a related field.
Experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in employment coordination, community engagement, or human resources, preferably in the mining or heavy industry.
• Proficient in data management and reporting tools; experience with HR software is a plus.
• Familiarity with rural communities in Northwestern province is an asset
SKILLS
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Passion for community development and sustainable employment practices.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capacity tailored to the mining industry.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills, particularly in local community contexts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Operational Requirements
The Local Employment Coordinator will work in an office setting with occasional field visits to mining sites and community locations. The role may require travel within the region for meetings and community events.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• To apply for this job please visit firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.
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