Specialist of Local Development Agreements Full-Time

Exploration and Production (E&P)

​Exploration and Production International develops and manages the Sasol Group’s upstream interests in oil and gas exploration and production.

Our portfolio includes conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon (oil, natural gas and condensate) resources in Mozambique, South Africa, Canada, Gabon, Nigeria and Australia.

In recent years, we have made significant progress in high-grading our asset portfolio and we are looking to expand our portfolio through exploration and discovered resource opportunities primarily focusing on Africa.

About the role / Purpose of the job

The Purpose of the role is to execute activities related to the implementation of the Local Development Agreements (LDA), ensuring compliance to timelines and quality. Be responsible for ensuring adherence to governance and compliance procedures. Act as field interface with LDA tripartite Partnership Committee (community representatives, district authorities and Sasol). This Position will report to the Manager LDA.

Key performance areas

• Coordinating, implementing and evaluating a range of social initiatives under the LDA for the 5 year period;
• Organize meetings of the LDA partnership committee as stipulated within the agreement;
• Produce and submit projects reports on time;
• Coordinate LDA activities to support and facilitate alignment with the community needs;
• Maintain regular and constructive relations with members of the partnership and oversight committee;
• Interface with SI Practitioners to develop plan for prioritising the allocation for small scale projects;
• Developed and execute criteria for submitting proposals and evaluation of proposals by partners;
• Working collaboratively and sharing of information with SI Practitioners with regards to strategic and stand-alone social investment programmes.

Job requirements

• Good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Social Investment or social work;
• Good knowledge of project management;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good project / time management and organizational skills;
• Strong report writing skills;
• Understanding of community dynamics and drivers of community needs.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Social Development, Social Sciences, Sustainability, Economics, Business Management or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 to 6 years relevant experience in social development and sustainability;
• Experience in working with communities and local government in Mozambique.

Key competencies required

People Leadership: 

• Authentically and inclusively engages all stakeholders in developing business relevant solutions.

Partnership Leadership:

• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders;
• Establish and build relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes;
• Build and establish core capabilities through partners and peers.

Business Leadership:

• Demonstrates business acumen;
• A global mindset and exercises sound judgment;
• Outside-in approach when developing learning solutions.

Strategic Leadership

• Strong internal and external networks;
• Ability to benchmark and spot best tap into relevant best practices.

Self-Mastery

• Continuously develop self;
• Ambassador for living the Sasol Values.

Functional Competencies

• Project management;
• Budget management;
• Community engagement and development;
• Corporate Governance;
• Stakeholder  and Customer relationship management;
• Reputation and Issues Management.