VACANCY – Economic Development Intern!

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW:

Kangnas Wind Farm, situated outside of Springbok, in the Northern Cape’s Nama Khoi Municipal area, commenced operations during November 2020. The wind farm delivers 140MW’s of clean renewable power from its sixty-one wind turbines.

This project is beneficial in addressing the ongoing and increasing need for clean electricity in South Africa, and positively impacts the country’s economy and people, with a particular focus on communities within a 50km radius of the wind farm.’

Kangnas Wind Farm generates around 513 200 MWh/year of clean renewable energy per year. This is enough clean, green electricity to power up to 154 625 South African homes.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Intern will provide administrative and project support to the ED team, as well as assisting the ED Manager when distributing key project information. This role will provide a learning environment for the Intern to develop skills in community engagement and financial processes.

We would like to advise that this role is specifically advertised for candidates from the local communities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the ED Team as front-line point of contact for the Project Company in the project office.

Assist in document control (SharePoint) and distribution of reports, project and information.

Support the ED Team with planning, preparation, implementation, reporting and auditing of approved projects.

Provide administrative support to the ED Team during administration of the Project Company grievance mechanism.

Provide information to Public Relations team for articles, newsletter information and assist in organising radio interviews where applicable.

Assist with uploading information into the Trimax Management System.

Maintain strong working relationships and open and transparent communication between all members of the ED Team to ensure a healthy working environment is maintained.

Assist in organising community meetings, focus group sessions and key informant interviews with various stakeholders, and assist the ED Team with annual BBBEE audits.

Build strong relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Engage regularly with beneficiaries/service providers to gain relevant information regarding the initiatives and to monitor their impact.

Arrange stakeholder meetings including minute-taking, distributing agendas, attendance registers, etc. as required by the ED Team.

Receive and document community project proposals on behalf of the ED Team, as required.

And any other duties, as assigned by the ED team and/or the line manager, in line with the role.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum National Certificate, National Diploma or equivalent NQF level qualification in Business Management, Finance, Social Science or other relevant fields of study.

Candidates will not have more than 2 year’s relevant working experience.

Theoretical knowledge or exposure to coordinating small projects would be advantageous.

Knowledge about the local community and surrounding areas will be beneficial.

Good command of English language and one other South African language.

No political affiliations.

Must be able and willing to travel as and when required.

Comply with any age or funding requirements applicable under national youth employment or SETA-funded programmes, as far as possible.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Ability to use Microsoft software e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills and comfortable in dealing with people at different levels.

Able to adequately manage high-pressure situations.

Adequate reporting and presentation skills.

Cross cultural awareness and strong ethical behaviour.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications close 5 January 2026 and can be sent via:

https://infinitypower.bamboohr.com/careers/24?source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D

Algemene Assistent te Goegap Natuurreservaat aan.

PERSONE UIT DIE VOLGENDE DORPE SAL VOORKEUR GENIET NAAMLIK : CONCORDIA, OKIEP, NABABEEP, BERGSIG, SPRINGBOK, MATJIESKLOOF, FONTEINTJIE EN CAROLUSBERG

Werkgewer: JLK BUSINESS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD

Goegap Natuurreservaat bied tans n werksgeleentheid vir 1 Algemene Assistent aan. Om hande arbeid met ‘n hoë vlak van verantwoordelikheid en onafhanklikheid uit te voer ten einde ‘n ondersteunende diens te lewer aan die bestuur van Goegap Natuurreservaat.

Salaris per maand: Markverwant Minimum vereistes:

‘n Junior sertifikaat Graad 10-12

Bestuurderslisensie n vereiste (Kode 8/10) (PDP sal tot voordeel strek)

Geen vorige werkservaring is nodig nie

Geen kriminele rekord nie

Verantwoordelik wees

Moet integriteit hê

Aksie-georiënteerde individu wat deur voorbeeld kan lei

Verantwoordelikhede:

Instandhouding van paaie, heinings, staproetes en reservaatvoertuie

Instandhouding van Goegap Natuurreservaat geboue infrastruktuur en besoekers fasiliteite

Roetine-instandhouding van Goegap Natuurreservaat se operasionele toerusting en reservaatvoertuie

Verskaf hulp in die bestuur van die ekologie van die Natuurreservaat

Doen alle administratiewe en verwante funksies Sluitingsdatum : 24 Oktober 2025 om 12H00 vm

Om aansoek te doen, stuur asseblief ‘n afskrif van jou CV en die nodige dokumentasie na die e-pos hieronder gelys:

dominique@jlkbusinessconsulting.co.za

Aansoeke kan ook per hand afgelewer word by die kantoor van JLK Business Consulting, gelee te 17 Sten Sentrum, Van Riebeeck straat, Springbok

Let asseblief daarop dat slegs kandidate op die kortlys gekontak sal word. As u nie binne 1 week na die sluitingsdatum gekontak is nie, beskou dan asseblief u aansoek as onsuksesvol