Social Infrastructure Consultant (Fixed Term Contract)

The Social Infrastructure consultant will support the Business Unit Lead and project team in planning, coordinating, and executing social infrastructure projects. This entry-to-mid-level role is suited to a candidate who is passionate about infrastructure-led development, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to impactful projects in underserved communities.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work well in a team, and a willingness to travel and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Project Support and Coordination

• Assist the BU lead in developing project plans, budgets and timelines.
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including reports, presentations and risk registers.
• Help track project deliverables and monitor progress against milestones.

Procurement and Service Provider Assistance

• Support the identification and onboarding of contractors and service providers.
• Assist in conducting basic due diligence (compliance, capacity, financial standing) on service providers.
• Coordinate communications and meeting logistics between the internal team and service providers.

Recruitment and team management

• Support recruitment logistics for project-based staff (e.g., interview scheduling, document preparation)
• Assist with onboarding processes for short-term staff
• Support day-to-day administrative and operational tasks for the BU

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in organising and participating in community engagements and meetings.
• Take notes during engagements and help compile stakeholder input into planning documents.
• Support relationship-building activities with clients and stakeholders.

Monitor, Evaluating and Reporting

• Contribute data collection, analysis and reporting for project tracking.
• Assist in drafting progress updates and compiling information for internal and client reports.
• Help maintain project filing systems and databases.

Site Visits and Logistics

• Support the planning and coordination of travel for fieldwork and site visits.
• Attend field visits when required.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in development studies, sociology, project management, and other relevant fields.
• 2-3 Years of experience
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Microsoft skills: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in Sepedi and be able to communicate in any other South African language
• Strong understanding of infrastructure planning, municipal processes, and construction management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across sectors (community, public sector, contractors).
• Proficient in English
• Good communication skills
• Report writing
• Works well with limited supervision

• Behavioural Competencies
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage priorities under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.