Introduction

The Economic Development Consultant is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on economic development and socio-economic commitments associated with the Solar PV project. This includes ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and stakeholder obligations related to:

Local economic participation (Skille labour, Semi-skilled Labour and Unskilled Labour)
Job creation and skills development (Skilled, Semi-skilled and Unskilled Labour)
Enterprise and supplier development
Community engagement and upliftment
Transformation and localisation objectives

The role ensures that economic development initiatives deliver measurable value to local communities while maintaining full project compliance and governance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Economic Development Strategy & Planning

Developed and supported implementation of the project’s Economic Development Framework aligned to contractual and regulatory obligations.
Preparations of all DTIC Reporting including NIPP compliance documents and NIPP Credit Delivery.
Compliance and reporting of the Corporate Social Investment (CSI)
Ensure compliance with the Skills Development, localisation and Industrialisation (SDL&I)
Identified opportunities for local economic participation across construction and operational phases.
Assistance in integrating economic development considerations into project planning and execution strategies.

Local Content & Supplier Development

Supported initiatives to maximise local procurement and supplier inclusion.
Identified, assessed, and facilitated participation of local SMMEs and community-based enterprises.
Monitored local content performance indicators and reported progress to project leadership.

Enterprise & Skills Development

Coordinated programmes aimed at strengthening small business participation within the project value chain.
Facilitated engagement with contractors to encourage skills transfer and capacity building.
Supported development of training and employment tracking mechanisms.
Support training, skills transfer, and workforce development initiatives
Coordinate with contractors to ensure reporting accuracy

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Engaged with local stakeholders including community representatives, business forums, and authorities.
Facilitated communication between project teams and local economic stakeholders.
Supported resolution of socio-economic concerns affecting project implementation.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

Monitored compliance with project economic development commitments.
Prepared progress reports and impact assessments for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintained documentation and audit-ready records relating to development initiatives.

Impact Assessment & Advisory

Evaluated economic impact opportunities arising from project activities.
Provided advisory input to project leadership on optimising developmental outcomes.
Supported identification and mitigation of socio-economic risks.
Monitor effectiveness of economic development initiatives

Recommend improvements and corrective actions

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following or related field:
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Public Policy / Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Social Sciences
- Sustainable Development

Advantageous:

Postgraduate qualification in Economic Development, Development Finance, Infrastructure Development, or related discipline

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in economic development, socio-economic advisory, or infrastructure-linked development programmes.
Demonstrated experience working on:
- Infrastructure, energy, or construction projects
- Public-private sector initiatives
- Enterprise development or localisation programmes
- Stakeholder/community engagement environments

Advantageous Experience

Exposure to renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects
Familiarity with local procurement or supplier development frameworks
Experience supporting compliance reporting or development monitoring
Understanding of South African development policy environment

Professional Registration (Advantageous)

Registration with relevant professional bodies such as:
- Economic development associations
- Development or planning councils
- Project management institutes

Knowledge & Skills

Understanding of:
- Local economic development principles
- Enterprise and supplier development
- Socio-economic impact monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement practices
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Project coordination capability
Communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work across multidisciplinary project teams

Other Requirements

Registration with relevant professional bodies such as:

Economic development associations
Development or planning councils
Project management institutes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Economic Development Planning
Local Procurement & Supplier Participation
Enterprise Development
Employment & Skills Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Compliance & Reporting
Socio-Economic Impact Contribution

Collaboration & Project Integration

Package & Remuneration

Market related and commensurate with experience

Introduction

Duties & Responsibilities

Desired Experience & Qualification

Package & Remuneration

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