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Community Liaison Officer
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Community Liaison Officer in Metro Health Services. Plans health-related community work, runs capacity-building programmes and represents the Sub-structure Office. Suits a diploma holder with communit
- Main duties: plan the Health Facilities Board Act work, liaise with health-focused community organisations, and run capacity-building programmes.
- Also represents and promotes Sub-structure Office health services, and provides support to the Violence Prevention unit when required.
- Minimum: an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent, and appropriate experience in facilitating community participation.
- Must have a valid Code B/EB driver's licence and be willing to travel.
- Based at the Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office.
- No payment of any kind is required to apply. The text does not state a closing date or how to submit an application.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in facilitating community participation.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Understanding of Project Management and evaluation of projects.
- A working knowledge of Health-related regulation pertaining to the district health council, the hospital boards and clinic committees.
- Good co-ordination, problem solving and training skills.
- Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Working knowledge of governance-related legislation and regulations, and health promotion principles.
- Understanding of communication processes with communities, internal staff, and external partners.
- Ability to compile reports, take minutes, capture community feedback, and perform administrative duties accurately.
Duties
- Plan and ensure successful implementation of the Health Facilities Board Act.
- Liaise with health orientated community organisations to ensure effective communication between services and the communities.
- Organise, co-ordinate, conduct and monitor effective capacity building programs for relevant role players.
- Responsible for the representation and marketing of the Sub-structure Office health services at the relevant health orientated community organisations.
- Interact with management and other colleagues of the Sub- structure Office.
- Perform related administrative duties.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Violence Prevention unit, as required.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr M Paleker Tel No: (021) 370-5000
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 294 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/369: COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in facilitating community participation. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Understanding of Project Management and evaluation of projects. A working knowledge of Health-related regulation pertaining to the district health council, the hospital boards and clinic committees. Good co-ordination, problem solving and training skills. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Working knowledge of governance-related legislation and regulations, and health promotion principles. Understanding of communication processes with communities, internal staff, and external partners. Ability to compile reports, take minutes, capture community feedback, and perform administrative duties accurately. DUTIES: Plan and ensure successful implementation of the Health Facilities Board Act. Liaise with health orientated community organisations to ensure effective communication between services and the communities. Organise, co-ordinate, conduct and monitor effective capacity building programs for relevant role players. Responsible for the representation and marketing of the Sub-structure Office health services at the relevant health orientated community organisations. Interact with management and other colleagues of the Sub- structure Office. Perform related administrative duties. Provide technical and administrative support to the Violence Prevention unit, as required. ENQUIRIES: Dr M Paleker Tel No: (021) 370-5000 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.