Community Liaison Officer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a dynamic Community Liaison Officer to represent the organization within the Paarl community, strengthening relationships with residents, groups, and local authorities. The role requires hands-on engagement and travel within the Paarl area to foster collaboration and mutual understanding.

The responsibilities include serving as the main contact for community members, sharing information about projects, addressing concerns, organizing meetings, and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to network effectively and build trust within diverse groups.
• Proficiency in organizing and facilitating meetings and events.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for community members and local organizations.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing about the organization's projects and services.
• Address community concerns, inquiries, and feedback effectively and professionally.
• Organize and participate in community meetings, events, and outreach activities.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with diverse community groups and leaders.
• Report on community sentiment, needs, and feedback to management.

Skills

Community engagement

Public relations

Interpersonal communication

Networking

Event organization

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Community Liaison Officer to represent their organization within the Paarl community. This role is integral to building and maintaining strong relationships between the organization and its stakeholders, including residents, community groups, and local authorities. You will act as a primary point of contact, communicating initiatives, addressing concerns, gathering feedback, and fostering collaboration to ensure mutual understanding and support. This hands-on position requires significant community engagement and travel within the Paarl area.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for community members and local organizations.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing about the organization's projects and services.
• Address community concerns, inquiries, and feedback effectively and professionally.
• Organize and participate in community meetings, events, and outreach activities.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with diverse community groups and leaders.
• Report on community sentiment, needs, and feedback to management.

Requirements

• Experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills , both written and verbal.
• Ability to network effectively and build trust within diverse groups.
• Proficiency in organizing and facilitating meetings and events.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the local community.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Travel allowance for local travel.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
• A key role in strengthening community-organization partnerships.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.