Defining ourselves through our actions, not our words
SCHOOLS CONNECTIVITY PILOT PROJECT
Introduction Many rural schools in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities, particularly in Ga-Segonyana, Gamagara, and Thabazimbi, face limited or non-existent internet connectivity. This lack of reliable internet access prevents students and teachers from fully...
SCHOOLS CONNECTIVITY PILOT PROJECT
Introduction Many rural schools in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities, particularly in Ga-Segonyana, Gamagara, and Thabazimbi, face limited or non-existent internet connectivity. This lack of reliable internet access prevents students and teachers from fully...
CAPACITY BUILDING (FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES)
Introduction People with disabilities in the Thabazimbi Sub-District and Northern Cape communities face significant challenges, including limited access to employment opportunities, insufficient support systems, and skill gaps that hinder their participation in...
THABAZIMBI BUSINESS HUB
Introduction Many local entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within the Thabazimbi area face significant challenges, including limited access to essential business resources, market linkages, and comprehensive support services. Many businesses...
GROWTH FUND
Introduction Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern Cape and Limpopo face significant challenges accessing funding, market opportunities, and essential business development support. Without these resources, SMEs struggle to scale, create jobs, and...
About SIOC-CDT
The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by Kumba Iron Ore Limited to invest in the development of the communities in which the company operates. The Trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the Sishen Iron Ore Company’s (SIOC) mining activities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo and has invested significantly in community development projects aimed at ensuring sustainability beyond mining operations.
SIOC-CDT has substantiated its stated intention of “defining ourselves through actions not our words” by investing over R1-billion in socio-economic and community development projects in the beneficiary communities.
Community Development Strategy
We are inclusive and transparent in decision-making and as such we believe in taking our stakeholders along when making critical decisions. In consultation with the beneficiary communities and all stakeholders, it was decided that the focus areas should be education and skills development, enterprise development and social welfare. This is to ensure that all community development projects provide sustainable socio-economic value.
Beneficiary Communities
Our beneficiary communities are located in some of the most underdeveloped regions of South Africa. They range from urban through to rural settlements with vast distances between each location. This creates an opportunity for organisations such as SIOC-CDT to contribute towards sustainable development that will ultimately result in the upliftment of these communities.
Our SMME Portal
Portal is intended for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) who can participate in procurement and support opportunities in the SIOC-CDT and partner ecosystem. These opportunities are both public and private sector initiatives with national scope.
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Recent Posts
Project Developer, Catalytic Infrastructure & Spatial Planning
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Developer specializing in Catalytic Infrastructure and Spatial Planning. The role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring high-impact construction programs aligned with the Trust’s Community...
Manager: Supply Chain Management
Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager: Supply Chain Management to lead the SCM function of the SIOC Community Development Trust. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role involves developing and implementing SCM policies, procedures,...
Head: Human Resources
Job Summary We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to lead HR strategy, talent management, and operational planning, aligning HR with the Trust’s objectives. Reporting to the CEO, the role focuses on fostering culture, managing people, and ensuring HR processes...
December Newsletter 2024
SIOC-CDT SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT 2023-24
We are pleased to present the SIOC-CDT Social Impact Report for the period October 2023 to September 2024, showcasing the measurable contributions we have made towards empowering young people, fostering resilience, and promoting holistic community development across...
Bursary Fund 2025 Application
We have extended the bursary applications. Second invitation to apply for the SIOC-CDT Bursary Fund. SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites learners and students to apply for the 2025 bursary funding for post-matric study. This funding opportunity is...
Your Voice!
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KUMBA TOLL FREE FRAUD HOTLINE
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Corporate Governance
Governance of the Trust is undertaken via well-developed structures and processes that flow from, and to, the Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for governance of the Trust but has, in line with principles of good corporate governance, delegated some powers to committees which have been mandated to focus on specific areas of the Board’s mandate.
Stakeholder Relations
SIOC-CDT is committed to building healthy and trustworthy relationships. We prioritise stakeholder relations as a primary focus area. Stakeholder relations in SIOC-CDT consists of engagement platforms and dialogue with beneficiary communities which ultimately determines the implementation of projects with identified focus areas.
About Us
SIOC-CDT's primary goal is to implement sustainable socio-economic initiatives through partnering with key stakeholders to ensure that beneficiary communities have sustainable income and are empowered to thrive beyond the lifespan of the mine.
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