Community Liaison

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Cape Town is looking for a Community Liaison. This role is crucial in connecting the hospitality operation with local communities in a respectful and sustainable manner. Responsibilities include building relationships with local leaders, identifying community needs, and coordinating initiatives in education and healthcare. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Local community ties preferable.
• Working knowledge of B-BBEE advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital link between hospitality and communities.
• Coordinate community initiatives like education and healthcare.

Skills

Listening & Relationship-Building

Facilitating & Project-Coordination

Logistics & Resource Management

Monitoring, Reporting & Feedback

Advocacy & Capacity Building

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social work, Sociology, Community Development or related field

Job description

Overview

A community liaison serves as the vital link between a hospitality operation and the surrounding communities, ensuring development projects are collaborative, respectful, and sustainable. The role involves building strong relationships with local leaders and residents, identifying community needs, and coordinating initiatives such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Listening & Relationship-Building
• Facilitating & Project-Coordination
• Logistics & Resource Management
• Monitoring, Reporting & Feedback
• Advocacy & Capacity Building
• Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity & Sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social work, Sociology, Community Development or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Local community ties preferable.
• Working knowledge of B-BBEE advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.