Community Development Facilitator

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Direct impact projects

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave & statutory benefits

Professional growth & learning

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is sourcing a proactive Community Development Facilitator to partner with local communities, design and drive sustainable initiatives, and empower residents across KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead workshops, coordinate local projects, and build capacity to address economic empowerment, education, and social well-being.

The role focuses on participatory assessments, workshop facilitation, and strong collaboration with leaders and funders.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development work, project management, or facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and managing development projects.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and group dynamics skills.
• Knowledge of the socio-economic context of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessments and participatory rural appraisal exercises.
• Design and implement community development projects focused on economic empowerment, skills development, and social upliftment.
• Facilitate training workshops for community members on development topics, including entrepreneurship and financial management.
• Mobilize community participation and ensure equitable benefit distribution from development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders, local government, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and prepare regular reports for management and funders.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Community engagement

Education

Degree or diploma in Community Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and resourceful Community Development Facilitator to drive positive change in Richards Bay . This role involves working directly with local communities to identify opportunities for development, implement sustainable projects, and empower residents. You will play a key role in facilitating workshops, coordinating local initiatives, and building capacity within the community to address challenges related to economic empowerment, education, and social well-being in KwaZulu-Natal . The successful candidate will be passionate about grassroots development and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessments and participatory rural appraisal exercises.


• Design and implement community development projects focused on economic empowerment, skills development, and social upliftment.


• Facilitate training workshops for community members on various development topics, including entrepreneurship and financial management.


• Mobilize community participation and ensure equitable benefit distribution from development initiatives.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders, local government, and other stakeholders.


• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and prepare regular reports for management and funders.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Rural Development, or a related field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development work, project management, or facilitation.


• Demonstrated experience in designing and managing development projects.


• Excellent facilitation, training, and group dynamics skills.


• Knowledge of the socio-economic context of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.


• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Opportunity to work directly on impactful community projects.


• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.


• Paid leave and other statutory benefits.


• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in the development sector.


• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.