Mining Social and Labour Planning Workshop

3 Day Training

Dates: 06 – 08 November 2024
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online

Price: Available on request

Course Introduction

A social and labour plan (SLP) is a critical document mining companies must submit to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) as part of their mining rights applications. It details commitments to benefit communities and workers, becoming legally binding upon approval. An SLP outlines a company’s intentions for community and workforce support, detailing the methods and timelines of these initiatives.

Prospen Africa recognizes the mining industry’s pressure to develop and implement SLPs to enhance employment and promote socio-economic development while mitigating mining’s adverse social impacts. Despite many media reports of unfulfilled commitments, amendments to the MPRDA Regulations now mandate stakeholder engagement before finalizing SLP submissions, ensuring community input on SLP implementation.

Course Objectives

An objective of the MPRDA is that the SLP must be an instrument to drive and support transformation and sustainable development. The SLP must address transformational structures, including Local Economic Development strategies, Skills Development initiatives and Employment Equity issues to facilitate socio-economic and workplace change and support sustainable development.

The Benefits of Attending Mining Social and Labour Planning Workshop

How to ensure that your SLP is contextually appropriate, realistic, logical, implementable, and measurable.
Successful approaches used for compiling SLP’s and obtaining approvals from the DMR.
Clarifying corresponding legislation and combining the various objectives into workable targets and plans.
Understanding the Stakeholder Engagement Process and developing sustainable
Local Economic Development projects based on effective community involvement.
Managing and resourcing your Social and Labour Plan to ensure accountability throughout its life.

Who should attend?

SLP Managers / Co-Ordinator’s, HR Managers, LED / CSI Managers, Procurement Managers and Mine Management personnel who:

Are responsible for the implementation and management of various elements of the SLP or Mining Charter
Re und r pressure to report internally or to DMR on their mining right and/or SLP compliance and progress.
Require clarification on what should be reported on, in what format and how it will be evaluated.
Are pressurized to manage their mining right commitments and SLP implementation and/or reporting processes.
Are unclear what executive management role is in the process, as well as mine-level contributors.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1- Understanding the SLP and its role in Transformation

Summary of Applicable Legislation
What is a Social & Labour Plan?
The objectives of the SLP
Mining Charter
SLP Implementation

Module 2- Prescribed Contents of the Social and Labour Plan

The Objectives of the Mining Charter
Mining Charter Scorecard
Ownership Element
Mine Community Development

Module 3- Prescribed Contents of the Social & Labour Plan – HRD Programmes

MPRDA’s Requirements for Contractor Compliance
Human Resource Development Programmes
Employment Equity
Strategies for Achieving Employment Equity
Employing Women in Mining and PWD

Module 4 – Prescribed Contents of the Social & Labour Plan – LED

Pillars of Sustainable Development
MPRDA Regulations
Mining Charter Implementation Guidelines
Stakeholder Engagement
Mining Charter: Housing and Living Conditions
Housing & Living Conditions Standards 2019
Mine Employees Housing Conditions Principles
Mining Charter: Preferential Procurement

Module 5- Continuous Monitoring and Reporting for Elective Management

The DMR Monitoring and Reporting requirements
Understanding of the DMR requirements and finding the right solution
Continuous tracking and assessing the status of implementation.
Designing, monitoring, and reporting process that support improved performance and achieve results.

Module 6- Managing the SLP Audit Process

Any external audit can be a taxing time for your organization. The DMR focus on monitoring
Compliance by mining rights holders has increased the number and extent of on-site audits.
To effectively prepare for and manage the on-site audit.
Ensuring sound communication
Programmes for the workforce
Maintenance of comprehensive
Documentation
Ideas for productive communication with the regional DMR office