Community Liaison Officer

Post : Community Liaison Officer
Salary : R245 788.61- R281 477.94 per annum
Duration : Fixed term contract linked to the term of office of the Public Office Bearer
Location : Frankfort
Ref : HR02
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12, Certificate in computer literacy or relevant Certificate in Public Administration or Community
Development Studies. Knowledge of Youth development & Special Programme. 2-3 years relevant
experience. Understanding local Government Administration and political structure. Valid driver’s license.
Duties and Responsibilities
To work in partnership with young people, community services, Government agencies and the wider
community to develop and implement appropriate responses to address the needs of young people in
Mafube Local Municipality. Encourage young people to take leadership roles in the community. Liaising
with all relevant stakeholders (internally and externally). Advocate for young people to assist in the
process of attracting resources to meet the needs of young people. Support youth service providers to
strengthen their capacity to respond to the identified needs of young people throughout the district. Be a
point of contact for young people so as to connect them to various types of support they may need.
Develop an activity plan to showcase the talent of young people. Assist the municipality in decision
making process involving young people. Investigating and resolving all queries and problems raised by
stakeholders and refer unresolved queries to the immediate supervisor implementing various
administrative and coordinating functions of the Youth Programmes. Attending meetings related to the
coordination and implementation of youth development projects/programs. Maintaining trends/statics with
a view to establishing the feasibility of programmes/projects. Conducting on-site visits and provides
guidance to other stakeholders as required. Facilitate the development, implementation and compliance
to all policies, procedures and guidelines relating to youth development programs/projects. Updates the
immediate supervisor on the development and implementing of youth development programmes/projects
by preparing and submitting regular reports. Undertakes various special programmes/projects
as sanctioned by the immediate supervisor.
Directorate : Office of the Mayor