Community Education Officer Job at Rand Water in Rietvlei

COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER

(HAYBAND–M)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

To change the mindset of RWF projects end users towards water usage and environment conservation by
providing education to communities and institutions on water wise usage and care for community projects
infrastructure.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Liaising, monitoring and developing matrix for consultants doing educational activities on behalf of RW
Coordinating such projects with relevant stakeholders
Develop appropriate materials to be used to meet different targets
Obligation to reach communities through materials designed to meet specific needs and targets.
Compiling reports and feedbacks on all educational matters in the department
Appointing and managing consultants.
Planning of education activities in developing materials and promotional gifts on water aw
areness campaigns
Giving input on all educational activities run through CSI.
Meeting obligations of widely dispersed communities within the constraints of RW’s transport assistance policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Water/S anitation/Environmental Studies.
Qualification in education/social science will be an advantage.
3-5 years working experience within the community development setting.
Valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Knowledge/Skills/Behaviour

Sound knowledge and insight into environmental including water related issues.
Ability to educate or facilitate community educational projects.
Proven administrative,planning, financial and organizational capabilities.
Computer literacy.
Good writing,communication and presentation skills,especially in English and in atleast one local African language.
Impeccable Project Management skills,
Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills at all levels.
Good presentation skills.
Strong Customer orientation
Performance driven
Deadline Oriented
Pro-active
Maintain confidentiality
High integrity and ethics

In evaluating prospective candidates and making the final selection consideration will also be given to suitably
qualified females and people with disabilities with a view to achieve Rand Water‘s Employment Equity objectives
Should you not receive any correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful

Applications must be submitted to Human Resource Department Rietvlei

E-mail:recruit1@randwater.co.za

Closing Date:28 January 2014

NOTICE NO:3367