Community Liaison Officer - Mining Projects

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Impactful community development work

Professional development and training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Liaison Officer to bridge the gap between mining operations in Randburg and surrounding communities. You will build positive relationships, address concerns, and facilitate transparent communication about mining activities as part of the company’s social responsibility and sustainable development efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of community engagement or public relations experience, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, social development, or public relations, preferably in mining/resource sector.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain constructive relationships with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of social impact assessment principles and community development frameworks.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the designated project area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and local communities, stakeholders, and leaders.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, consultations, and information-sharing sessions.
• Address community grievances promptly and seek resolutions.
• Communicate project updates, impacts, and benefits to the community in an accessible manner.
• Monitor community sentiment and provide feedback to management for project decisions.
• Support social development and local economic empowerment initiatives.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Public relations

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Communications/Public Relations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and empathetic Community Liaison Officer to bridge the gap between their mining operations in Randburg and the surrounding communities. This crucial role involves building and maintaining positive relationships, addressing community concerns, and facilitating effective communication regarding mining activities. You will be the primary point of contact, ensuring that community engagement is transparent, respectful, and aligned with the company's commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development within the mining sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective community engagement strategies and plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between the mining company and local communities, stakeholders, and leaders.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, consultations, and information-sharing sessions.
• Address community grievances and concerns promptly and effectively, seeking resolutions.
• Communicate project updates, impacts, and benefits to the community in an accessible manner.
• Monitor community sentiment and provide feedback to management to inform project decisions.
• Support the implementation of social development and local economic empowerment initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, social development, or public relations, preferably in the mining or resource sector .
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain constructive relationships with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of social impact assessment principles and community development frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly within the designated project area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on local communities.
• Exposure to diverse cultural environments and community dynamics.
• Professional development and training in stakeholder engagement.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on corporate social responsibility.