Kumalo & Co.

Kumalo & Co.

Business Consulting and Services

Johannesburg, Gauteng 153 followers

Social Performance Advisory

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Why choose us? Our expertise lies in guiding social performance, influencing impacts, and shaping outcomes. We understand that committing resources in demanding environments requires extensive due diligence, effective risk management, and a commitment to social accountability. This involves adopting innovative strategies to engage with stakeholders, address disputes, and generate a positive impact on socio-economic development. Through our advisory services in social performance management, we assist in averting and addressing project risks, upholding human rights, ensuring equitable distribution of project benefits, and empowering affected communities. This not only enhances business performance but also unlocks economic and social development, fostering positive change in communities.

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https://www.kumaloconsulting.com/
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2023
Specialties
social research , stakeholder engagement, social risk management , social impact assessment , community development , monitoring, evaluation and learning, project management, resettlement and livelihoods restoration, capacity building , conflict management, corporate social investment, and social facilitation

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    🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Thiambesi Mamafha to the Kumalo & Co. team! 🌟 Thiambesi brings a wealth of experience and a passion for social performance management that aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the social impact of organizations. Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive meaningful change. Please join us in welcoming Thiambesi to our family! We’re excited to see the incredible contributions she will make. #Welcome #NewTeamMember #SocialImpact

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    Thiambesi Mamafha

    Experienced in social impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, Data collection, stakeholder mapping, community development, project management, office administration, supervising and facilitating.

    I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Social Impact Coordinator at Kumalo & Co.!

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    Nombasa Kumalo

    Managing Director at Kumalo & Co. | Social Performance Advisory

    Kumalo & Co. is proud to be supporting our valued client, MPS Strategic Solutions in their social facilitation program on the KwaXimba Potable Water Supply Project in eThekwini Municipality. It is through collaboration and partnership with the community that we are able to drive sustainable solutions.

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    🚀 Exciting News from Kumalo & Co! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! 🎉🌟 Discover a fresh look and enhanced user experience as you explore our services. From community development to sustainable practices, Kumalo & Co is committed to making a positive impact. Visit our website today and learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/dyrVT_Wt #KumaloAndCo #websitelaunch #communitydevelopment #sustainability #socialimpact

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    Nombasa Kumalo

    Managing Director at Kumalo & Co. | Social Performance Advisory

    Couldn't agree more. Social performance needs to evolve from being a reactionary measure to avert project failure, to more of an integral part of the project at all stages of the life cycle to ensure success.

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    Deon Wessels

    Social Performance Lead - Capital Project Portfolio

    Great article by ERM today about three stakeholder-centric approaches to address community issues in critical minerals supply. (https://lnkd.in/dFqr6cW3). Perhaps the most important one for me is to "Embed social performance into project teams". This is my 6th year working for Anglo American doing exactly that! It is the Capital Project Team, who are responsible for mine design, new technology and expansion projects, that hold the largest budget and drive permitting. Being a Social Performance resource 'ingrained' within a Team of Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, Planners, Accountants, Permitting Specialists and others allows me to: 1. influence project design and execution so as to minimize negative and enhance positive impacts on stakeholders, 2. proactively engage with stakeholders on their concerns and expectations, 3. develop solutions collaboratively for local businesses’ inability to participate in upcoming new supply chains, 4. develop solutions for stakeholders’ low skills levels that could exclude them from working on technologically advance mining operations, 5. clearly articulate projects' impact on stakeholders and risk to the business to the Investment Committee or Board. Most critical minerals around the world are often heavily concentrated on Indigenous or local community lands. These lands are generally characterized by high poverty and unemployment levels. The graphic below (a combination of some of my previous visuals) illustrates the huge task ahead to secure the required metals and minerals to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. We need responsible mining practices that will enable us to obtain the critical minerals required to make the energy transition work - we have no choice but to embed Social Performance into every capital project team that are responsible for delivering the next +300 new mines in the world. #socialperformance #socialimpact Mining Industry Professionals

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    In South Africa the construction, mining, and energy industries play a significant role in the economy. The value of social performance is particularly pronounced in these sectors that operate in diverse communities and often face complex social challenges. Addressing these challenges through effective social performance is not just about compliance; it's about building trust, reducing conflicts, and securing the social license to operate. Kumalo & Co. specialises in partnering with construction, mining, and energy projects to navigate these challenges. Our tailored solutions enable projects to integrate social goals into their project lifecycle, from planning to execution and beyond. By doing so, projects can enhance their reputation, mitigate risks, and create lasting positive legacies in the communities where they operate.

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