Socio-Economic Development Officer

Job Description

Female applicants are encouraged to apply!  Preference will be given to WOMEN IN MINING and designated groups in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:  The candidate will be appointed on the condition of being certified medically fit as per Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996.

Remuneration will be based on a competitive all-inclusive flexible package.

To manage community-based projects to execute within time and cost standards and to reach the intended benefits for the community, whilst meeting legislative requirements and assisting the Superintendent Socio-Economic Development with relevant community development tasks and projects, which includes but not limited to:

• Community development
• Stakeholder relations
• Project management and evaluation
• Budget management and cost control
• Legislation compliance
• Office administration support
• SHERQ adherence and compliance in own area of work
• Work ethics

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• National diploma (NQF level 6) in Social Science / Development Economics or relevant equivalent professional qualification
• One year Certificate (NQF level 5) in Project Management
• B Degree / B Tech Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science / Development Economics or relevant equivalent professional qualification (Recommended)

• Minimum of three (3) years operational community development project program experience (Essential) within the mining industry
• Minimum of one (1) year project management and project administration experience (Total of 3 years operational experience) (Essential)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy:  Word (basic), Excel (intermediate), MS Projects (advanced)
• Statutory knowledge: Working knowledge of Municipal Act, BBBEE Act, Mining charter, Municipal financial management Act, Labour Acts
• Project Management:  To manage and coordinate projects involving internal and external parties and stakeholders; Project coordination and planning; Budget and cost management within project
• Budget Management: Ability to manage the budget of the roll-out projects within communities; Cost analysis
• Relationship building: Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and maintain relationships
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively across all levels (English, Afrikaans, Tswana). Written communication skills (intermediate)
• Functional: Understanding of business and associated processes; National development plan; National and Provincial development strategies and plans; Social Labour plan (DMR); SED strategy and policy document; Political arena and climate; National planning committee and IDP; Understanding transformation framework; Understanding community needs and client priority areas
• Knowledge of procedures, processes and policies

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Medically fit:  Meet required medical fitness standards & Driver’s license:  Valid Code B/EB driver's license