Lungelo Chamane
Johannesburg
Summary
A results-driven Stakeholder Relations Manager with a proven ability to implement projects successfully. Adept at strategic planning, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, performance reporting, and facilitating economic development. Has extensive experience in the renewable and mining sectors, currently involved in Packages 1 and 3a of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project.
Lungelo's expertise and responsibilities include: ensuring compliance with Supplier Development, Localisation, and Industrialisation obligations (B-BBEE regulation compliance), development of SMMEs, appointment and management of CLOs, sourcing local resources, implementing local economic development obligations by the renewable energy license, implementation of CSI projects, facilitation of stakeholder meetings and Project Steering Committees, development and implementation of Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Economic Development (ED) plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects
Skaapvlei, Graafwater, and Paliesheuwel Substation
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement activities and project stability.
- Presents monthly progress on Project Steering Committees, managing CSI budget, developing and overseeing implementation of CSI projects, and supervising contractors in fulfilling Supplier Development, Localization, and Industrialization obligations (B-BBEE targets. This includes building and maintaining collaborative and consultative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providing oversight in local procurement processes.
- Responsible for appointment and management of CLOs.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation to avert and manage project stability threats.
- Organised and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead Stakeholder Engagement Consultant
EcoGraf Tanzania
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead stakeholder engagement consultant for community engagement initiatives aimed at establishing a Resettlement Action Plan and a Livelihood Restoration Plan for the graphite mining project in Epanko. Responsible for developing discussion guides, facilitating meetings with community leadership, residents, and government authorities, and compiling stakeholder engagement chapters for the Resettlement Action Plan and Livelihood Restoration Plan.
- Development of Resettlement Action Plan and Livelihood Restoration Plan in Epanko (September 2023 – March 2024).
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Stakeholder Relations Management
Enel Green Power
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Project management for Soetwater and Karusa Wind Farms in Sutherland, Northern Cape, and Laingsburg, Western Cape.
- Stakeholder relations consultant responsible for sourcing of local resources required to support project implementation, establishing Project Steering Committees (PSC), coordination of PSC meetings, community liaison, and support to technical team to ensure project sustainability and risk management. Support and implementation of local economic development obligations in line with renewable energy license for project during construction. Sustainability reporting.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with regular communication updates, addressing concerns proactively to maintain positive relationships.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by effectively managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Education
Project Management Foundations
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12.2021
Master of Science - Geography
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hons (cum Laude)Geography
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Earth Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban04.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Report writing and presentation of technical material
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Facilitation of stakeholder engagement meetings
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards
- Development of social strategies and stakeholder engagement plans
- Implementation of B-BBEE Objectives and Socio-Economic Development Targets
Affiliations
- Society of South African Geographers (SSAG)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
isiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Intermediate (B1)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Stakeholder Engagement Consultant
EcoGraf Tanzania
09.2023 - 03.2024
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects
Skaapvlei, Graafwater, and Paliesheuwel Substation
01.2023 - Current
Stakeholder Relations Management
Enel Green Power
03.2020 - 03.2022
Project Management Foundations
University of Cape Town
Master of Science - Geography
University of The Free State
Bachelor of Science - Hons (cum Laude)Geography
University of The Free State
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Earth Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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