Community Engagement Lead — Hybrid, Gauteng

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 38,497,000 - 53,162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to strengthen ties between the organization and Sandton's diverse communities. You will design and implement engagement strategies, run meetings, and represent the organization at events to boost participation and understanding of initiatives.

You'll work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with stakeholders across Gauteng to gather feedback and improve service delivery, with a focus on impactful community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or stakeholder management.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and engagement best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with the Sandton area and its community landscape is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective community engagement strategies and action plans.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and public forums.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse community groups, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Communicate information about the organization's services and programs clearly and effectively.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
• Represent the organization at community events and stakeholder gatherings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to strengthen ties between the organization and Sandton's diverse communities. You will design and implement engagement strategies, run meetings, and represent the organization at events to boost participation and understanding of initiatives.

You'll work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with stakeholders across Gauteng to gather feedback and improve service delivery, with a focus on impactful community outcomes.