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Socio-Economic Development Specialist [Sandown Office - Sandown, GP ZA (Primary)]
POSTED BY: Industrial Development Corporation
REF:IDC 272
Date Published:05 August 2022
Date of Expiration:01 February 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 South Africa | SANDOWN OFFICE - SANDOWN, GP ZA (PRIMARY) in South Africa |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Closing Date of Advert 19/8/2022
Job Title Socio-Economic Development Specialist [Sandown Office - Sandown, GP ZA (Primary)]
Organizational Unit Industrial Development Corporation Ltd -> Office of the COO -> Technical Services
Job Type Full-time
Category Project Management
Education Level Bachelors Degree
Location Sandown Office - Sandown, GP ZA (Primary)
JOB PURPOSE
To facilitate effective and strategic support to the IDC’ SBUs in relation to the socio economic development portfolio inclusive of the Workers and Community Trust and related interventions.
Reporting Relationship:
The Socio-Economic Development Specialist will report to the Manager: Development Advisory Services
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal / Operational Processes
1) Provide support to SBUs in respect to the operationalisation and management of Community and Workers Trust and other related socio-economic development interventions.
2) Ensure submission of reports to the Manager: Development Advisory Services, IDC Exco, the IDC Board and external stakeholders
3) Undertake monitoring activities on identified projects in the SED portfolio
4) Facilitate collaboration with relevant internal department and business units
5) Contribute towards the organization’s new strategies on Socio economic development
6) Ensure that IDC’s socio-economic development standards and procedures remain aligned with current legislation and best practices
7) Ensure that the team targets are monitored and delivered upon
8) Participate in the review and update the IDC’s socio-economic development policies to ensure alignment to changing circumstances and best practice on a regular basis.
9) Maintain contact with the regulatory authorities in areas of IDC operation aimed at elevating IDCs contribution to national and provincial dialogue on key aspects relevant to IDC’s investment portfolios.
10) Coordinate and contribute toward relevant capacity building interventions on socio economic development and social aspects within IDC and with relevant stakeholders.
11) Provide direct support to Community and Workers Trusts in the portfolio
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
1) To effectively interact with different SBUs and departments in order to fulfil the process requirements
2) Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum qualification: relevant commercial Degree or equivalent qualification.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, which may include socio economic development sciences.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. 5- 8 years relevant experience in the Socio-economic development or related field.
2. Extensive knowledge in working with and supporting Community, Workers Trusts and similar structures
3. Understanding of the legislative requirement relating to Socio Economic Development
4. Knowledge and exposure to a variety of industry sectors.
5. Experience in engaging, managing and negotiating with relevant specialist bodies, governmental bodies, socio economic development groupings, etc.
6. Experience in interacting and presenting to Senior and Executive leaders and various committees.
7. A good understanding of the IDC’s operations.
8. Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
9. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
10. Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
11. Extensive experience in socio economic development
12. Good understanding in formulation and implementation socio economic development strategies
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1. Resilience
2. Decisiveness in Execution
3. People Engagement
4. Communication and Engagement
5. Diverse Stakeholder Management
6. Teamwork
7. Innovation
8. Change leadership
9. Strategic Thinking
10. Business Mind Set
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
1. Risk identification and mitigation
2. Socio economic development Awareness & Insights
3. Process Improvement & Efficiency
4. Analytical and problem solving
5. Customer insights and focus
6. Planning and organising
7. Business acumen
8. Results and solution orientated
BEHAVIOUR COMPETENCIES
1. Presentation and communication skills
2. Relationship building and networking
3. Negotiation skills
4. Influencing skills
5. Critical thinking
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