Social Science Graduate (Remote)
Product/Project management
Cape Town – Western Cape ~ Johannesburg – Gauteng ~ Durban – KwaZulu Natal ~ Remote
ENVIRONMENT:
Are you excited about joining a dynamic team committed to transforming urban environments through data and technology? If you excel in collaborative settings where innovation drives change, this is your chance! Our client is seeking a Social Science Graduate to assist Product Managers in their mission to improve urban governance and create resilient, inclusive cities. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in social impact and experience or education in fields like governance, public policy, urban planning, development studies, anthropology, or sociology.
DUTIES:
- The responsibilities of this role are varied and dependent on the needs of the Product Managers. Amongst other tasks, the graduate will be involved with:
- Written and verbal communications on instruction from Product Managers.
- Organising meetings and events.
- Drawing up and communicating agendas.
- Documenting meetings and events.
- Report writing.
- Providing content to the Communications Team.
- Conducting and documenting interviews.
- Research.
- Fulfilling this role according to the company’s aspirational culture and team brand.
- Growing professionally and developing personal competence to fulfil this role in a rapidly scaling and increasingly impactful organisation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in governance, public policy or urban planning or related field OR equivalent experience.
Skills and technical expertise:
- Basic understanding of civic environments and/ or data governance.
- Report-writing skills.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Very strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to understand and implement instructions
- Ability to accept direction.
- Decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills and assertiveness.
- Organising skills and time management.