{"id":18130,"date":"2025-09-03T10:02:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T10:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/client-liaison-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T00:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:25:40","slug":"client-liaison-lead","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=18130","title":{"rendered":"Client Liaison Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Business Development &amp; Strategic Growth:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnhance company\u2019s presence in the market by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts.<br \/>\n\tEstablish and implement strategic organizational objectives by developing key client relationships and identifying business prospects.<\/p>\n<p>Contractor Care and Employee Engagement:<\/p>\n<p>\tCoordinate end-to-end onboarding processes for all new contractors working with HR Department to onboard the contracting staff.<br \/>\n\tMaintain consistent communication with all contractors and conduct regular one-on-one meetings to monitor performance standards and address concerns.<br \/>\n\tManage and report on Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).<br \/>\n\tOversee fixed-term contractors at various client locations to ensure optimal service delivery and performance.<br \/>\n\tFoster strong employee relations and resolve workplace conflicts.<br \/>\n\tHandle disciplinary actions and employee concerns with discretion and compliance.<br \/>\n\tEnsure complete workforce oversight, including timesheet approvals and leave coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Customer Engagement and Account Management:<\/p>\n<p>\tServe as the primary liaison between external fixed-term contractors and the customer reporting line on-site, ensuring clear communication and alignment.<br \/>\n\tCultivate and maintain long-standing, trust-based relationships with key customer stakeholders to enhance service delivery and partnership value.<br \/>\n\tDeliver regular and proactive communication to clients regarding recruitment progress, potential challenges, workforce planning, and the seamless onboarding of new team members.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate closely with Account Executives to identify, pursue, and secure new growth opportunities within existing accounts.<br \/>\n\tManage a portfolio of client relationships concurrently, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and service quality.<br \/>\n\tEffectively address and resolve contractor or team performance issues through prompt intervention, clear communication, and alignment with client expectations.<br \/>\n\tOversee the implementation and compliance of all contractual agreements to ensure alignment with both client expectations and internal governance.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial Operations &amp; 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