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SRK Consulting Page 30Support income stability and the creation of sustainable livelihoods through local smallbusiness development programmes, local sub-contracting of mine-related services, andgeneral skills development programmes. Recruitment policies should favour local employment and skills training (see above).Expand bursary programme to focus on local candidates.d) Increase in social instability and community disturbanceEmployment selection criteria, the location of construction camps and the demarcationof labour supply areas are three critical factors in the maintenance of both communitycohesion and social stability. It is strongly recommended that PPRust Northaddress the above key issues through negotiated agreements between the mine,organised labour, local authorities and legitimate community structures.In addition, the following management measures are recommended:The mine, its contractors, local authorities and the neighbouring communities shouldcommunicate regularly and complaints must be treated seriously. This will require thejoint formulation of compliance contracts and grievance procedures and project-specificcommunication mechanisms (for example keeping of a complaints register).The appointment of a full-time (resident) Community Liaison Officer is recommended tonegotiate aspects such as the location of temporary housing and informal markets.Suitable accommodation and security should be provided for mine contractors and theirworkers during construction. The mine should provide concrete policies and procedureswith regard to employee accommodation and related subsistence allowances.Accommodation allowances should be granted for approved accommodation only andrecords must be kept of approved residential areas and/or addresses. Waiting lists andapplication schedules should be introduced.New construction sites should be fenced and access must be controlled. No loiteringshould be allowed close to mine infrastructure outside working hours.Mine management should promote passenger safety through establishing the requiredroad signs and marked passenger crossing, as well as bus and taxi stops.BOEN/MOTFG:\347793 Mokgalekwena 2010\7Reports\Draft EIR\SRK website - electronic upload\Appendices\Appendix I3_Socioeconomic report\PPRust SIA Final (Rev-1).doc May 2002