Manager, Social Sciences (Gauteng) at Digby Wells Environmental

Description
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
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.