Community Development & Economic Empowerment Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; In loco; ZAR 480.000 - 640.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Impactful community work

Supportive team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Community Development Officer for Mahikeng, North West. You will identify socio-economic needs, develop initiatives for skills development, small business support, and job creation, and work with local leaders, government agencies, and entrepreneurs to drive sustainable community growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years' experience in community/economic development, plus strong communication and project-management skills.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development, economic development, or related field.
• Proven experience in program design, implementation, and management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel within the North West province as required.

Mansioni

• Identify community needs and opportunities for economic development initiatives in Mahikeng.
• Develop, implement, and manage projects focused on skills training, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
• Facilitate workshops and provide mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, local government, and business leaders.
• Assist in securing funding and resources for community development projects.
• Monitor project progress, collect data on economic impacts, and prepare regular reports.
• Promote financial literacy and access to financial services within the community.
• Organize community forums and events to foster dialogue and collaboration.
• Advocate for policies and programs that support local economic growth in North West.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective program integration and delivery.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Data collection tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Community Development Officer for Mahikeng, North West. You will identify socio-economic needs, develop initiatives for skills development, small business support, and job creation, and work with local leaders, government agencies, and entrepreneurs to drive sustainable community growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years' experience in community/economic development, plus strong communication and project-management skills.