Community Development Facilitator

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Development Facilitator to drive positive change in Richards Bay. You will identify opportunities with local communities, implement sustainable projects, and empower residents through workshops and capacity building.

In this role you will collaborate with local leaders and government, monitor progress, and report outcomes to management and funders. A background in development with strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in community development or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in community development work or facilitation.
• Experience designing and managing development projects.
• Excellent facilitation, training and group dynamics skills.
• Strong report writing and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of Richards Bay and KwaZulu-Natal socio-economic context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessments and participatory appraisals.
• Design and implement projects focused on economic empowerment and skills.
• Facilitate training workshops with community members.
• Mobilize community participation and ensure fair benefit distribution.
• Maintain relationships with leaders, government and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, evaluate impact and report to management and funders.

Skills

Facilitation

Training delivery

Group dynamics

Report writing

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Community Development or related field

Job description

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.