Community Development Officer (CDO) at Scatec

Overview:

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Community Development Officer (CDO) in Petrusville, Northern Cape to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Community Development Officer, you will facilitate and administer the implementation of economic development and trust projects within R1&2 and R4 (in addition to future Southern African projects), build and foster an environment that supports continuous community engagement and healthy stakeholder relations.

Main responsibilities

• Facilitate and Administer the Implementation of Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (END) Projects
• Continuously grow knowledge and understanding of the regional development priorities and be able to use these to inform the Company on economic development project opportunities
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project concept documents, including the presentation of projects, to the SED committees and trusts for approval
• Provide assistance to finalise grant agreements and letters of appointment for project partners and service providers, in addition to ensuring alignment with the M&E framework
• Contribute to the continuous review and improvement of systems and processes to realize efficiencies in the management and administration of SED programs at departmental level
• Reporting: Provide input to the annual ED plan compilation and submission for all R1&2 and R4 (in addition to future Southern African projects) to the Department of Energy (DoE) (IPP Office)
• Prepare the quarterly SED and EnD annexure Bs for all R1&2 and R4 projects (in addition to future Southern African projects) for the review of the Sustainability Coordinator as input to the Sustainability Analyst’s quarterly reporting process;
• Provide input to all relevant SED and EnD project reporting input to Social and Ethics Committee reports, Board pack inputs, trust meeting packs, annual Sustainability report, ad-hoc reporting or audits for all R1&2 and R4 (in addition to future Southern African projects).
• Assistance to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department with the recruitment process around local job opportunities

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Post-graduate diploma or certificate would be advantageous
• General knowledge of local, state government practices and provincial governments
• Well-developed knowledge of local community cultures, leaders, customs and practices through prior involvement in the community
• Language: Fluent both written and spoken in English
• MS Office proficient
• Stakeholder Engagement – Support to community needs assessment studies related to all relevant projects completed by external service providers, as and when required
• IPP community engagements, etc. as and when relevant (in discussion with the ED Manager)
• Provide community members with opportunities to express their concerns and raise issues, by ensuring that the local project grievances received are recorded according to Scatec’s global grievance mechanism function and Open Reporting Platform, including but limited to service delivery protests, community unrest, etc.
• General Administration: Administer all SEF related claims in accordance with the Company’s claims and expenses policy, as per the service level agreement (SLA) between the trusts and SEF
• Facilitate and administer the approved projects to benefit the communities in the short, medium and / or long term, based on the 20-year integrated economic development (ED) strategy
• Ensure the monthly capturing of accurate travel data, recon of credit card expenses as per the Company’s processes within Dynamics 365
• Assistance to project partners and service providers related to vendor registration, procurement, payments and invoices

Personal characteristics

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

• Management of the IT Interns – Ensure ongoing support, development and guidance of the IT Interns that they are able to reach their full potential and contribute effectively and efficiently to the South African operations
• Oversee the effective running of the i-centres, including the paid services and record-keeping thereof, with support from the IT Interns
• Facilitate, obtain and collate data and reports from project partners and service providers informing the impact assessment framework in support of the external independent impact assessor
• Understand and monitor project budgets and projections as per the internal project management systems and software
• Conduct regular visits to all relevant funded projects, as and when required

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.