Socio-Economic Development Officer

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage community development projects to execute within time and cost standards and reach intended benefits for the community.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Assist the Superintendent Socio-Economic Development with relevant community development tasks and projects.
• 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: Manage and coordinate projects involving internal and external parties and stakeholders; project coordination and planning; budget and cost management within projects.
• 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.