We recognise that, prior to implementing any project, all relevant stakeholders that are affected by the project including beneficiary communities need to be thoroughly consulted. Such consultation assists in ensuring stakeholder engagement comprising a series of interactions that are well planned and executed to systematically draw all affected stakeholders into working together throughout the project’s lifecycle. SOCIAL FACILITATION ■ Facilitate Project Kick-off Meetings ■ Conduct Stakeholder Engagement ■ Develop and implement Community Engagement Plan ■ Community Mobilisation [Sensitisation and Awareness Raising meetings] ■ Secure community buy-in and mutuality ■ Establish Communication Structures [Project Steering Committee (PSC)] ■ Facilitate the appointment of the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) ■ Facilitate Stakeholder Risk Management, Dispute and Conflict resolution ■ Conduct Training and Capacity Building of the PSC ■ Establish a Labour Desk ■ Assist with Labour Recruitment and Local SMME contracting ■ Facilitate Educational and Awareness Campaigns ■ Provide Advisory Services in respect of project social-related matters ■ Compile Monthly Progress Meetings ■ Conduct Regular Periodic Reporting ■ Compile Project Closeout Reports BASELINE SURVEYS ■ Social Profiling and Enumeration ■ Socio-economic Surveys ■ Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) ■ Beneficiary Verification STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ■ Conduct Stakeholder Identification, Analysis and Mapping ■ Develop, implement and manage an integrated Stakeholder Engagement Plan ■ Consult with key stakeholders to create awareness and project understanding ■ Secure stakeholder buy-in and mutuality ■ Facilitate the establishment of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) ■ Actively participate in stakeholder information sessions, forums and meetings ■ Gather and report on information as it relates to emerging stakeholder issues