Hybrid Social Infrastructure Consultant (Fixed Term Contract) at Pele Energy Group

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.

Requirements

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.