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Project Liaison OfficerSMEC (an SJ Group company) • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Project Liaison Officer

Project Liaison Officer

SMEC (an SJ Group company) • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
19 days ago
Job description

Division: Construction & Pavements

Region: Durban

Reports to

Assistant Resident Engineer or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum qualification – Must have passed Matric (Grade 12).
  • Valid Driver’s License with own licensed vehicle
  • Experience in either Community/Project Liaison, or Project Management, or Administration is required and must be reflected in CV (minimum of 1 year).
  • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in local languages present in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competency

  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) inclusive of report writing skills and minute taking.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including attention to detail, maintain consistency and the ability to handle confidential matters.
  • Project Planning and implementation together with problem solving and decision-making skills;
  • Construction experience will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Secretariat function to the Project Liaison Committee (PLC).
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the site taking direction from the Contract Engineer and Resident Engineer.
  • Facilitate and coordinate labour matters on site
  • Assist the parties to the PLC to resolve any disputes, which may occur due on the Project.
  • Other than the document records to be kept as mentioned above, the PLO is to keep records of all other documents and processes pertaining to the employment of Targeted Labour.
  • The PLO is expected to produce and submit a monthly report to the PLC, on PLC and other meetings attended, as well as Targeted Labour employment, issues around the project Stakeholders and affected Community matters and any other Project matters that impact on the parties to the PLC. Plan, coordinate and implement community liaison activities.

Closing Date

07 April 2026 at 12h00.

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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