Company Profile - Rural Democracy Trust

Company Details

Rural Democracy Trust

The Rural Democracy Trust was founded in 2017 as a resource mobilisation strategy for the Alliance for Rural Democracy (ARD). ARD is a dynamic grouping of civil society organisations and communities that came together voluntarily in 2008 to contest policy and legislation that dilutes the rights of rural citizens living in the former Bantustans.

Profile Overview

Company CEO

Tshepo Nnini Fokane
Employees

6
Address

20 Albert Street, Braamfischer Towers, Office 1106, 11 Floor, Marshalltown
Website

https://ardt.org.za

Contact

Working Days

Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
SundayClose

About Company

Opportunity Closing Date: 30^th November 2023

Opportunity Type: Employment

The Rural Democracy Trust (RDT) seeks to recruit x 2 Programme Officers located in the National Office (Johannesburg). The Rural Democracy Trust was founded in 2017 as the fiscal host for the Alliance for Rural Democracy (ARD). The ARD is a cross-section of grassroots formations, civil society, academics, and litigation partners that works to promote transparent, participatory, and accountable decision-making in rural communities on land reform, rural governance, and land-deals (including mining). The RDT has a geographic footprint in Mpumalanga, North West, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

The RDT is working with partners to implement a new project “Sophakama” focused on building civic agency and strengthening social accountability across rural municipalities as a response to poor governance, weak finance management and lack of service delivery. The two project sites for which we are recruiting are in North West and Mpumalanga provinces respectively.

Key Outputs for the Role

Actively engage in advocacy work and community facilitation activities in rural municipalities
Conduct Social Audits, Conflict Resolution and Management as well as Cultural Sensitivity workshops.
Report writing and document project outcomes and disseminate information to stakeholders and project beneficiaries
Plan and execute project plans independently
Work within a multi-cultural team alongside project partners
Ability to work alongside rural communities on building an agenda for social change

Competency (Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes) Required

A master’s degree in the Social Sciences/ Political Science or any other related qualification with 5 years’ experience
Qualification/s or experience in Advocacy, Social Audits, Community Facilitation and Conflict Management, and Cultural Sensitivity
Demonstrable interest in Community Development work and understanding of socio-environmental context for rural South Africa
Demonstrated proficiency on Microsoft Office products and computer literacy
Ability to work as a team with good interpersonal skills
Sound project management skills, and ability to balance and prioritise competing tasks to meet deadlines
Strong networking ability
Proficiency in English and at least one other language spoken in project sites (Setswana / Sepedi / Siswati / Xitsonga)
A valid driver’s licence

Duration: Fixed Term

Start Date: 01 February 2024

Salary : Annual total cost-to-company offer between R265 000 - R305 000 depending on experience

How to Apply: A detailed CV with at least 3 contactable references, accompanied by a cover letter outlining key competencies must be submitted by Closing Date: Thursday, 30 November 2023

Please send CVs and Enquiries to Tshepo Fokane directly on info@ardt.org.za and Tel: 010 021 0572

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.