Community Engagement Officer

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Dynamic community-facing role

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Officer for the Queenstown area to foster strong relationships with residents and local leaders. You will design and implement engagement strategies, organize events, and promote programs that benefit communities in the Eastern Cape.

The role requires excellent communication, project management, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse groups, ensuring meaningful, sustainable engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in organising and managing events and projects.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and engagement principles.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance community engagement and participation.
• Organise and manage community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Serve as a key liaison between the organization and community stakeholders, leaders, and residents.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and organizational strategy.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives through various communication channels.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships within the Queenstown community.

Skills

Community development

Public relations

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and personable Community Engagement Officer to foster strong relationships and initiatives within the Queenstown area. This role is dedicated to building bridges between the organization and the local community, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and ensuring that community needs are understood and addressed. You will be responsible for organizing events, facilitating communication, and promoting programs that benefit residents of the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate is a natural communicator with a passion for community development and a strategic approach to engagement, ensuring positive and sustainable connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance community engagement and participation.


• Organise and manage community events, workshops, and outreach activities.


• Serve as a key liaison between the organization and community stakeholders, leaders, and residents.


• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and organizational strategy.


• Promote the organization's services and initiatives through various communication channels.


• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships within the Queenstown community.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community development, public relations, or a related field.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.


• Demonstrated ability to organise and manage events and projects.


• Strong understanding of community dynamics and engagement principles.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.


• Familiarity with the Eastern Cape region and its communities is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• A dynamic role with significant community interaction.


• Support for professional development and training in engagement strategies.


• Make a visible impact on community relations and development in Queenstown.