Job Description

Job DetailsFacilitator Community Development - (1357)This details all the information about the job posting.Job TitleFacilitator Community DevelopmentOrganisational UnitMondi South Africa -> Forestry Operations -> Stakeholder EngPosition TypePermanentMinimum years relevant experience5-7 yearsLocationuMkhomazi - Richmond, KZN ZA (Primary)% Travel40 - 50%Job AdvertWho is Mondi?Mondi offers exciting careers in a workplace where digital and human ingenuity work together. We create innovative solutions with integrity, a passion for performance, and care for our people and our world. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion to perform, and are interested in the chance of working in different countries and cultures around the world, you should consider becoming part of the Mondi Group.Join us! Let's Grow, Create and Inspire Together.An exciting opportunity awaits you at Mondi South Africa. The Stakeholder Engagement team is searching for a Community Development Facilitator to join our business located in Richmond, KZN.Reporting to the Midlands Land Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for Mondi community programmes and land reform initiatives within the designated arears, in conjunction with local communities, land claimants, Government departments and Operational Management.Qualification & ExpertiseTertiary: Essential

• Diploma in Forestry or Agriculture
• Diploma/Degree: Development Studies with experience
• Studying towards a Post Graduate qualification in e.g. Rural Development/Legal qual. is desirable

Job Experience

• Five years' experience in Forestry/Agricultural extension with strong links to rural development.
• Knowledge of CSI and land reform within corporate environment

Key Performance Areas:

• Design and facilitate the implementation of Community Engagement Plan and Socio economic survey processes that are aimed at addressing the identified stakeholders and communities needs.
• Identify and establish relationships with different stakeholders, role-players and funders to ensure sustainable implementation of approved projects.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of Forestry CSI and land strategies locally.
• Reports on expenditure and ensures effective budget control of CSI Projects.
• Forge the necessary partnerships with local government departments, NGO's and private sectors.
• Participate in land reform negotiations and packaging of land transfer and business deals
• Implement land settlement agreements
• Prepare progress and project reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Facilitate role of Land in area livestock management
• Reports on fire awareness programs both quantitative and qualitative

Job Competences / Skills- Essential:

• All statutory and regulatory requirements
• Participatory approaches
• Enterprise development SME
• Knowledge of forestry value chain
• Understanding of Community and Land Reform programmes
• Facilitation skills
• Development skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent problem solving and Conflict Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional approach to all
• Good administration skills
• Creative thinking
• Pleasant personality with ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Available to work long and flexible hours (may incl. Weekends)
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Fluent in isiZulu
• Valid driver's license

This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.Closing Date24/5/2024

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