Manager, Social Sciences

2 months ago

Gauteng, South Africa Digby Wells Environmental Full time

**Manager, Social Sciences**

At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our colleagues, clients, the communities we engage with, and the environment. We seek a Manager, Social Sciences who will be responsible for managing and developing the Social Sciences team and capabilities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Requirements**:

- Provide strategic growth and direction for the department.
- Effectively manage and review projects using the organisation’s methodology and principles ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and against our quality standards.
- Act as a key accounts manager for designated clients through regular meetings, networking, and fulfilling a project sponsor role.
- Provide project reporting and analytics to relevant stakeholders on the department’s progress.
- Effective financial management of the department’s operations, this includes budgeting, forecasting, analysis etc.
- Effective people management this includes, development, recruitment, coaching and mentoring, disciplining, succession planning and performance management.
- Grow our market share through upselling and cross selling the organisation’s services to new and existing clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Management of workload schedules for the department thereby ensuring effecting workforce planning can be undertaken.
- Research new technological and legal developments and trends and communicate this to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the development, growth, and technical output of the Social Sciences Services departments.
- Provide specialist studies that integrate into the ESIA process as well as standalone specialist products.
- Carry out fieldwork under strenuous conditions.

**New Business Development**
- Develop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.
- Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensuring that a client-centric approach is always maintained.
- Identify leads within the department and organise, plan, and track proposals in response.
- Co-ordinate and submit proposals.
- Carry out legal audits with regards to relevant legislation.
- Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.
- Actively participating in business development and marketing activities.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**
- Postgraduate degree in the relevant field.
- A Project Management Certificate would be beneficial

**Skills and Experience**
- 5 or more years’ experience in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting environment would be beneficial.
- At least 5 years conducting specialist studies.
- At least five years working in the resources industry specifically mining
- 5 or more years’ experience in developing or project managing the following services:

- Socio-economic impact assessments,
- Resettlement action plans; and
- Local economic development plans.
- Specialist studies relating to ESIA processes.
- People Management principles.
- Project management.
- Financial Management (Such as budgeting, forecasting etc.).
- Customer Management.
- Strong Report Writing.
- Excellent mentorship and coaching skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Due to the nature of work a driver’s licence is essential.

**Locations**: London UK or Johannesburg South Africa or other DW locations

**Why Choose Digby Wells**:

- Growth opportunities, learning, and making a lasting impact on the world.
- A competitive salary, thoughtfully aligned with internal benchmarks and market standards.
- Performance bonuses, reflecting individual and company achievements.
- Be part of a global team making a significant impact in the industry
- Both formal and informal recognition for outstanding contributions.
- Opportunities for shares, allowing our employees to share in the success they contribute to.

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