Social Scientist, Sandton Johannesburg

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IAIA South Africa Full time

Company:
Knight Piésold (Pty) Ltd

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
Sandton, Johannesburg

Closing Date: 30 April 2023

Knight Piésold is currently sourcing talent for a Social Scientist, to join our team in our Sandton office.

Key responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Manage environmental projects in RSA and Africa by managing client relationships, interdisciplinary teams, deliverables and project budgets.
  • Involvement in

Key Projects:
This would encompass the following aspects: bidding, technical input, client, authority and stakeholder management, internal and external resourcing (e.g. specialists), logistics planning, budgeting and QAQC.

  • Social Projects: Play a lead role as a Social Scientist on existing and new projects in the Environmental Section and other technical sections in KP (Mine Residue, Dams & Hydropower, Infrastructure).
  • Project Support Role: Supporting internal team members at all levels in terms of site work, technical and social / environmental deliverables and client management.
  • Business Development: Play a role in worksearch and business development initiatives in the section, especially projects with a socioeconomic focus.
  • Administration: Undertaking of all required administrative functions in accordance with the company procedures e.g., expense and timesheet submissions, financial reporting, invoicing and debt management.

Attributes:

  • Personality traits conducive to engaging with all project stakeholders, including communities, in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions and operate independently to manage project tasks.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Driven, disciplined, organised and motivated.
  • Ability to solve problems as they arise, especially related to field / survey work.
  • Excellent communication skills: internal team members and external parties (clients, communities, specialists etc.).
  • Professional and diplomatic, even under difficult circumstances.
  • Impeccable ethics and ability to conform to the KP corporate culture.
  • Willing to travel on project assignments (locally and internationally).

Our employee value proposition:

  • When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand

We offer you:

  • A 101yearold global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.
  • A handson leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.
  • A team of about 160 people large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.
  • Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.
  • Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.
  • Meritbased promotional structure.
  • Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.
  • Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.
  • Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.
  • Latest use of technology and software programmes.
  • Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.
  • Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.
  • A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.
  • Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.
  • A highperformance work culture high effort leads to high reward.
  • A highly lucrative performance bonus system.

Qualifications, experience and requirements:

  • Honours degree in Social Science or equivalent tertiary qualifications (Masters degree would be an advantage).
  • Experience:
  • Relevant environmental / social management experience of at least 4 years.
  • Proven track record in delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and specifically the socio economic components.
  • South African and/or African experience on large infrastructure projects (e.g. mining, linear infrastructure, water infrastructure or renewable energy).
  • Experience in leading stakeholder consultation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid drivers licence and experience in driving in various road conditions.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Proficiency in other South African or African languages would be an advantage.

Salary:
_ _Confidential

Contact Person:
Lungile Sibisi

Contact Phone No:

Contact Fax No:
n/a

Advert end date: 22 April 2023

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