Youth Development Lead - On-Site Welkom

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Direct community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Development Officer to empower local youth in Welkom, Free State. The role involves designing and delivering education and personal development programs, while building partnerships with schools and community groups.

You will lead workshops, mentor youth, coordinate volunteers, and monitor outcomes to ensure meaningful social impact within the Welkom community.

Qualifications

• Must have degree or diploma in social work, youth development or related field.
• Experience in youth programs, community development or education preferred.
• Strong communication and engagement abilities with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage youth programs focused on education and personal development.
• Organize workshops, mentoring sessions and group activities for youth.
• Collaborate with schools, centers and NGOs to engage participants.
• Conduct needs assessments for Welkom youth and report outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement

Organizational skills

Data collection

Report writing

Teamwork

Community outreach

Education

Social Work / Youth Development / Education / Community Development (related field)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Development Officer to empower local youth in Welkom, Free State. The role involves designing and delivering education and personal development programs, while building partnerships with schools and community groups.

You will lead workshops, mentor youth, coordinate volunteers, and monitor outcomes to ensure meaningful social impact within the Welkom community.