Capacity Building Facilitator

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Direct impact on community empowerment

Upington regional work

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Capacity Building Facilitator to design and deliver training programs aimed at strengthening local community organizations and individuals.

You will assess needs, tailor content, and provide coaching to empower participants, focusing on governance, financial management and project planning within nonprofit settings, contributing to sustainable community growth in the Upington region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilitating training and capacity building programs, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and participatory facilitation methods.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess needs and tailor training content accordingly.
• Familiarity with the Upington community.

Responsibilities

• Assess the capacity building needs of community organizations and individuals.
• Design and develop engaging training materials and workshop curricula.
• Deliver effective training sessions and facilitate workshops on governance, financial management, and project planning.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to participants to support skill development.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of capacity building interventions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Adult learning

Training design

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a development-focused charity operating in Upington , seeks an experienced Capacity Building Facilitator to support local community organizations and individuals. This role involves designing and delivering training programs and workshops aimed at strengthening organizational skills, leadership, and operational effectiveness. You will work directly with community stakeholders, assessing their needs and providing tailored support to enhance their capacity to achieve their goals. If you are passionate about empowering others and have expertise in training and development, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainable community growth in the Upington region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the capacity building needs of community organizations and individuals.
• Design and develop engaging training materials and workshop curricula.
• Deliver effective training sessions and facilitate workshops on various topics (e.g., governance, financial management, project planning).
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to participants to support skill development.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of capacity building interventions.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilitating training and capacity building programs, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and participatory facilitation methods.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess needs and tailor training content accordingly.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities within the Upington community.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies) or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Work within a supportive team dedicated to community empowerment.
• Make a direct impact on strengthening local organizations in Upington .
• Contribute to sustainable development and positive social change in the region.