SED Community Engagement Mgr

Job Description Job Purpose The SED & Community Engagement Manager will be accountable and responsible to own, proactively engage and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including community leaders, government, Gaming Boards, etc.) with the aim of ensuring that Sun’s relationships with the local communities are strong, offer shared value and sustainable socio-economic development. The role will include the planning and delivery of SED and ED &SD projects in collaboration with Group SED and Procurement with the objective of connecting company success with social progress and facilitating income generating activities and mentorship for targeted beneficiaries. Key Performance Areas Delivered Unit SED / ED Plans & Reports Act as a Subject Matter Expert on issues of SED / ED for the resort Conduct BBBEE impact assessments for the business unit and develop SED / ED business plans, key objectives and an annual schedule around the delivery of projects for the units Create opportunities to maximize recognition on the BBBEE SED and ED pillars. Design and provide recommendations on SED / ED project plans and projects Report on project progress and results for the business unit Collect the required data to successfully complete BBBEE file for verification process Verify the authenticity, validity and correctness of all documentation submitted for verification Plan, prepare and manage BBBEE verification audits Provide training and coaching to functional managemen Provide input to SED / ED budget requirements and expense control for the business units Track and report on BBBEE SED and ED spend and scoring for the business unit(s), ensuring that the relevant back-up information is available and easily accessible Keep up to date with latest legislation, regulations and leading practice in the area of SED / ED and the impact for the organization Act as an advisor to business operations with recommendations for compliance on issues of BBEEE SED compliance; ethical standards and Company’s bid commitments in this regard Community Engagement Network with key community leaders and stakeholders to understand community challenges Conduct an analysis of needs in the local communities, identify gaps to be addressed and influence SED initiatives to be implemented for the resort Receive proposals and collaborate with Group SED team to research the financial viability and long-term sustainability around specific projects to create shared value (CSV) with the community Collaborate with management and communities around SED / ED business plans and key objectives to support the improvement and optimization of SED / ED practices Design and develop detailed SED / ED project plans and projects, including milestones, timelines and budgets to be achieved Engage with communities to understand their expectations and level of satisfaction around specific project or implementation requirements Identify any gaps, challenges or feelings of dissatisfaction and