Community Liaison Officer M/F at Voltalia

The primary role of the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is to represent Voltalia in host communities of Voltalia project in South Africa (Bolodedu Project) serving as a liaison to community leaders and community members and facilitating proactive relationships.

• Manage current public relations to educate the community members about the project;
• Assist the Project Site Manager with the formulation of a community liaison strategy and implementation thereof;
• Organize and attend community meetings when required and ensuring all relevant community stakeholders are kept informed about recruiting and procurement processes, as well as any associated requirements/conditions;
• Keep the contractor and the company aware of community affairs and dynamics;
• Complete the necessary administrative tasks related to implementation of the project;
• Assist with monthly reporting to the company and the community structures with respect to local involvement;
• Gather and share useful information with Management and key project stakeholders;
• Lead presentations to community organisations;
• Ensure planning obligations are met;
• Ensure that the database of local resources is used fairly for recruitment of local labour; and
• And any other ad hoc duties in line with the role.

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position shall be required. Experience in a similar position would be an added benefit;
• Preference for a resident in good standing of Limpopo, with knowledge of the surrounding areas and communities around the Bolobedu project;
• Must be recognized and accepted as someone who can represent most of the community well;
• Recognize and liaise in the political environment specific to the area;
• Confident facilitator, advisor and presenter;
• Ability to assist in communications or discussions effectively and deal with feedback and/or grievances (if any) in a way that encourages win-win solutions for the parties involved;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport;
• Must be fully proficient in English, Setswana and/or isiXhosa (verbal and written communication);
• Must be fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite) especially for preparing reports, presentations and all other written communications;
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about the renewable energy industry and the company’s contribution to the future of energy; He/she will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word and will enjoy contributing to a team of like-minded individuals.

KEY SKILLS

• Team player;
• Problem-solving and analytical skills – strategic and creative thinker;
• Capacity to manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks efficiently, especially when operating under pressure or deadlines;
• Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with local stakeholders, colleagues, clients and partners;
• Strong aptitude to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment;
• Solid personal initiative and drive to excel and succeed;
• Positive, “can do” attitude;
• Willing to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers.