Project Officer (6 months contract)
Start date: ASAP
Apply by: 6/6/2021

To apply send your CV incl. two referees and a letter of interest explaining what attracts you to the role, and how you meet the requirements of the role to Maresa Fourie.

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
6 month fixed term contract

Who you are
Essential
• Tertiary qualification in social sciences or development or law
• Track record in rural project support work
• Highly skilled in project administration with a strong Microsoft Office skills and is confident in using digital platforms and tools such as Dropbox, Survey Money, Google Docs etc.
• Someone with an excellent eye for detail experienced in data capturing and management
• A great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, manage competing priorities, and implement HR and OHS administration and WIETA standard systems
• An excellent communicator in English and Afrikaans – IsiXhosa would be advantageous too
• Someone with experience of organising training events or workshops online or face-to-face
• Someone who has worked with or within the agri business or rural sector on ethical trade/ labour law/ or in a human resource or legal or para legal or rights based environment or who is very motivated to do so
• A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders, delivering day-to-day workload with minimal supervision
• A good problem solver with the ability to think on their feet
• Able to commute to work in Stellenbosch (primary place of work) and able to manage working from home when necessary (i.e., where lockdown restrictions are in effect)
• Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to travel to various regions in the Western Cape to support small producers.
• Must be able to work away from home occasionally

Desirable
• Experience of providing administrative support to innovative projects
• Experience working in or with/knowledge of the agricultural sector