Reporting to the General Manager, we are looking for a Community Liaison Officer who can also undertake administrative functions to support the management team.
You will primarily be responsible for the implementation of stakeholder engagement activities and execution of external community campaigns and Public Relations activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate public relations campaigns and Stakeholder events.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders in line with Community Engagement Plans and reinforce a positive representation of the Mine to the Community.
- Plan and oversee engagements to comply with the ethos of Kleinzee Holdings.
- Report and monitor engagement actions and plans.
- Continuously provide feedback to the Mine on community concerns and priorities with the view to revise intervention strategies where necessary.
- Schedule outreach meetings with local community members to discover their issues and concerns.
- Advise on the design of and support the execution of the beneficiary assessments to be conducted when sub projects are being completed.
- Collate, analyse, and write reports to share insights with the mine, conduct further research and organise follow-up meetings to address outstanding concerns with community leaders / members, clients, and employees.
- Liaise with all stakeholders and be the first point of contact to build an effective communication structure, enhancing a harmonious internal and external relationships by ensuring the quality-of-service delivery achieve set goals.
- Promote and coordinate grassroots marketing initiatives implemented and fostered by the mine.
- Collaborate and communicate successfully with other entities outside of the business.
- Support the current public relations programmes to educate the community members about the projects and to support active community participation and ownership in the sponsored sub projects.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for self –development in the area of community work.
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and skill):
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Public Relations / Development Studies / Public Administration or equivalent
- Strong analytical ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Outstanding organisational and leadership skills.
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Valid drivers’ license (EB/08).
Kleinzee Diamonds is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity philosophy. Pre-screening, profile testing, on mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kleinsee, Northern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your current Cost to Company?
- Where are you currently situated?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Please list some of the community / outreach work you have been involved in
Education:
- Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- 3 years + public relations (Required)
- 3 years plus office /administration (Preferred)
Application Deadline: 2023/06/30
