Specialist Community Development
Posting Date: Mar 12, 2026
Location: Inhambane, Mozambique
Company: Sasol
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Job Requisition ID
11708
Closing Date
24 March 2026
OME
Regional Ops and Asset Services
Location
Temane, Mozambique
Purpose of Job
To lead the end-to-end execution of the Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) and oversee a portfolio of Social Investment (SI) Projects. The Specialist Community Development will be responsible for ensuring that affected households transition from displacement or impact to sustainable economic independence. Will also be responsible to implement a wide range of SI projects, with focus given to value chain development in agriculture, fisheries, livestock and overall Economic Development.
Key Accountabilities
- Direct the end-to-end execution of the Livelihood Restoration Plan, ensuring all impacted households achieve measurable socio-economic graduation in strict compliance with IFC Performance Standards and Sasol’s internal guidelines.
- Lead the technical design of agricultural, fisheries, and livestock value chains, transitioning community subsistence activities into market-linked enterprises that integrate with regional supply chains.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of Social Investment (SI) infrastructure and development projects – from resource allocation and vendor management to budget control and SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) compliance.
- Manage complex relationships with community leadership, local authorities, and third-party partners to align expectations and protect company interests within the operational areas.
- Utilize verification techniques and tools to monitor project progress, manage scope changes, and provide data-driven reporting to management on socio-economic impact and budgetary performance.
- Execute rigorous internal and external reporting, budget verification, and impact evaluation using project management tools to ensure transparency, financial accuracy, and flawless progress tracking.
Formal Education
Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development, Agrarian Economics, Rural Engineering or related area.
Working Experience
Minimum 6+ years relevant experience in social development and sustainability, with strong skills in social investment and value chain development.
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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