Economic Development Manager needed urgently: APPLY NOW
Requisition ID: 13022
Location: Johannesburg, Other/Not Applicable, South Africa
1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Economic Development Manager
Reports to: CEO
Department: N/A
Period: Full Time – Local Employment Contract
Location:
Woodmead, Gauteng
CLOSING DATE:
25.08.2023
2. BACKGROUND
Xina Solar One (“XSO”) is owns a 100MW Concentrated Solar Plant located in the Northern Cape. The plant, which began operations in August 2017 and is a Bid Window 3 project, falls within the Kai Ma Municipality and 4 beneficiary communities; namely, Pofadder, Witbank, Onseepkans and Pella.
The Economic Development Manager (“EDM”) will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing projects that have a deep social and economic impact on the these beneficiary communities and that ensures XSO complies with its Economic Development Obligations pursuant to the Implementation Agreement. To this end, the EDM will be responsible for reporting on XSO’s compliance to the IPPO and the Social and Ethics Committee of XSO’s Board. Stakeholder engagement and Management is a key function in this role.
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholder Management
Management of Economic Development Communication Strategy
Update and manage the Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Coordinate Economic Development communication efforts (e.g. newsletters, social media) with internal and external stakeholders
Management of Economic Development objectives under the Implementation Agreements
Develop and Manage the implementation of the Annual SED Plan reported to the IPP Office
Update the Community Development Plan (CDP) and Budget
Design and implement projects that respond to the CDP and comply with the Annual SED Plan
Manage and collaborate with internal teams and external contractors on all Economic Development compliance activities.
Develop and drive overall Economic Development strategies / budgets (Socio-Economic Development (SED), Enterprise Development (EnD), B-BBEE and Community Trusts) to ensure compliance with Project Company policies, Implementation Agreements and B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice (as amended).
Prepare and communicate Economic Development updates to the Social and Ethics Committees and Board of Directors of Xina Solar One.
Prepare and communicate quarterly reports to the IPPO and respond to all queries from the IPPO related to Xina’s Economic Development Obligations
Manage Economic Development risks and opportunities for each project.
Oversee Economic Development project audits.
Develop, optimise and standardise data capturing and reporting systems.
Consolidate and centralise data, identifying key messages for stakeholder communication.
Coordinate internal and external communication efforts (e.g. quarterly newsletters).
Provide input into Economic Development proposal / tender submissions for future pipeline projects.
Ensure full compliance with Economic Development Obligations stated in the Implementation Agreement
B-BBEE
Support the B-BBEE improvement strategy
Support the annual B-BBEE verifications (timeous issuance of certificates) process
Community Trust
Support the Community Trusts (where required)
Ad Hoc Activities
Support the CEO with any assigned ad hoc activities
4. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
CEO
CFO
Community Liaison Officers
O&M Company
Board of Directors
External:
Local Community
Local Community Trust
IPPs operating in the Northern Cape
IPP Office
Eskom
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Qualifications / Experience:
Post-graduate degree with 10 years of work experience in Sustainable Development or Project Management
Thorough understanding of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and in particular the Economic Development aspects of the Implementation Agreement
Behavioural Competencies:
Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds;
Ability to work together with the other departments, promotes cooperation with other departments in order to achieve the best result for the company, knowledge sharing;
Take ownership and responsibility, keep commitments, manage expectations;
Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality, and attention to details;
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives;
Ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self-control;
Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes, critical thinking;
Ability to explore new ideas, and creativity;
Flexibility and ability to take initiative;
Maintain high ethical standards;
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Sustainable development of disadvantaged communities
Social impact monitoring and reporting
Project Management
Governance and Reporting
Excellent communication skills including presenting:
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) are mandatory
Good command of the Afrikaans language (verbal and written) is beneficial
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Comfort with legal agreements such as grant agreements and service-level agreements
Excellent work ethic and ability to work under pressure
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
Must be able to work independently
Have a high level of ethics and integrity
Language:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and Afrikaans is desirable
Location/travel:
Occasional travel to the Northern Cape
6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
Behaves in a responsible way
Lives the values of the Company
Xina Solar One is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Xina Solar One and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Xina Solar One reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions
Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: REN AMEA – South Africa
Legal Entity: ENGIE Southern Africa (Proprietary) Limited
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Master’s Degree
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