Community Liaison Officer - Mining

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to impact community dev.

Role strengthening social license near

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Community Liaison Officer to be the main contact between mining operations near Soweto and local communities. You will foster positive relationships, manage communications, and facilitate issue resolution to minimize disruptions.

The role requires 3+ years in community liaison or public relations within mining, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a drive for CSR in a mining context.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community liaison, stakeholder engagement, or public relations, preferably in mining.
• Strong understanding of local community structures and social dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with community leaders and members.
• Facilitate effective communication between the mining operation and the local communities.
• Address community grievances and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Organize and participate in community meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of community development programs.
• Report on community relations activities and feedback to management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Sciences or Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Community Liaison Officer to serve as the primary point of contact between their mining operations and the local communities surrounding Soweto. This role is essential for fostering positive relationships, addressing community concerns, and ensuring smooth project execution with minimal social disruption. You will be responsible for communication, engagement, and facilitating the resolution of issues that may arise. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of community dynamics, and a commitment to corporate social responsibility within the mining context.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with community leaders and members.
• Facilitate effective communication between the mining operation and the local communities.
• Address community grievances and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Organize and participate in community meetings and engagement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of community development programs.
• Report on community relations activities and feedback to management.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community liaison, stakeholder engagement, or public relations, preferably in mining.
• Strong understanding of local community structures and social dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to make a tangible difference in community development.
• Work in a role critical to the social license of mining operations near Soweto.
• Professional development and training in community relations.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on ethical conduct.