Activities

As an Economic Development Administrator, you would be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate and assist with Economic Development requirements.
• Monitor Project Company and Contractor BBBEE Compliance
• EPC and O&M Contractor ED review and compliance monitoring
• Continually improve, review, evaluate and monitor the Economic Development for bidding and current projects.
• Compilation of all Project ED related reports (ED Plan, Monthly & Quarterly Reports etc.)
• Coordinate and assist with ED Compliance and Completeness
• Assist with Community Development programs such as Socio-Economic Development, Supplier Development, Enterprise
• Development and Skills Development
• Assist with stakeholder management and community workshops.

Support to Economic Development Manager on all Project Phases:

• Bidding
• Award to FC
• Construction
• Operations
• Manage the Economic Development database and ensure that all information is uploaded, correct and complete.

Candidate Profile

Ideally, as an Economic Development Administrator you would possess the following:

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations
• Good knowledge of Economic Development as per REIPPPP
• Understanding of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)
• National Diploma in Project Management/Social Sciences/Development studies/any equivalent NQF level
• Fluent in English and ability to speak/read/write one additional language.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with small and large groups
• Able to work independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint and Office Suite 365 skills
• Working knowledge and experience in different types of filing systems and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel
• A valid Driver’s license.