Community Liaison Officer - Mining Development

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Impact on local communities

Exposure to mining projects

Supportive team environment

Growth and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Community Liaison Officer to serve as the main link between a mining development project near Pretoria and surrounding communities. You will foster trust, ensure transparent communication, and address concerns to support social license to operate and shared project benefits.

Responsibilities include developing engagement strategies, coordinating forums, resolving grievances, and monitoring socio-economic impacts while collaborating with local government and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in community liaison, stakeholder engagement, or social development (mining sector preferred).
• Able to engage diverse community groups and build consensus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of social impact assessment and community development principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy for the mining project.
• Facilitate regular forums, meetings, and consultations with community leaders and residents.
• Address and resolve community grievances and concerns in a timely, empathetic manner.
• Monitor and report on socio-economic impacts and benefits derived from the project.
• Coordinate the implementation of community development initiatives and local procurement programs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local government officials and community representatives.

Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Community Liaison Officer to serve as the primary point of contact between their mining development project and the local communities surrounding Pretoria . This critical role focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships, ensuring transparent communication, and addressing community concerns effectively. You will be instrumental in fostering trust and understanding, facilitating social license to operate, and ensuring that the project benefits are shared equitably with the local stakeholders, contributing to the project's overall social and economic sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy for the mining project.
• Facilitate regular communication forums, meetings, and consultations with community leaders and residents.
• Address and resolve community grievances and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Monitor and report on community socio-economic impacts and benefits derived from the project.
• Coordinate the implementation of community development initiatives and local procurement programs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local government officials and community representatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community liaison, stakeholder engagement, or social development, preferably within the mining sector or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups and build consensus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of social impact assessment and community development principles.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the Gauteng region is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract top talent.
• The opportunity to make a significant positive impact on local communities.
• Exposure to major mining development projects.
• A supportive team environment focused on corporate social responsibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in stakeholder engagement.