Community Liaison Officer

Job Description

To provide information, coordinate events, represent community voices to the organization, and help manage economic development.

CLO Responsibilities

• Support the Goldwind Construction Project Team and the Community Consultant, Conduct ED reporting
• Executes the function of ED reporting and ensures compliance with project specific ED requirements and commitments
• Facilitate a professional relationship between the stakeholders, community leaders and businesses of the area
• Monitor the adherence to labor recruitment, procurement, and grievance policies for the Project
• Attend all site-project meetings as an observer
• Coordinate the recruitment of local labour for the sub-contractors through the approved community jobseeker recruitment methodology
• Assist in sourcing local SMME and Social Partners proposals and responses thereof
• Coordinate community engagements
• Participate in engagements with the taxi association including the negotiation and monitoring of related agreements and meetings
• Investigate grievances, give feedback and forward to line management to close-off
• Assist with arrangements of site events as and when requested in liaison with managers on site;

General administration

• Administration of site company assets, stationery, storage, keep stock levels and records off.
• Preserving blue skies and white clouds for the future
• Scheduling and attending meetings while also taking minutes.
• Keep site visitors register and records.
• Collect and file all site records and distribute as required
• Keep records of site invoices and liaise with head offices HR and finance.
• Supported culture-building and employee engagement initiatives (e.g., welfare gifts, team activities).
• Managed the distribution of welcome packs for new recruits and handled staff welfare (Christmas and birthday vouchers) to boost employees' engagement.

Basic Qualification and requirements

• Matric
• Relevant certificate / diploma/degree
• Working experience:
  • 1 - 2 years
• Must be experienced in community liaison
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to liaise with local communities