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
