Community Development Facilitator

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Community Development Facilitator in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This hybrid role involves direct community engagement, identifying local needs, and coordinating programs that foster positive change and sustainable development across the region.

You will collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and community groups to implement impactful projects, leveraging your facilitation and organizational skills to bridge community aspirations and tangible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in community facilitation, project management, or social work.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community consultations and needs assessments to identify development priorities.
• Design and implement community-based programs focused on education, health, and economic empowerment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
• Mobilize community participation and resources for project success.
• Monitor progress, evaluate impact, and report to stakeholders.
• Advocate for community interests and help access services for marginalized groups.

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic Community Development Facilitator to champion social initiatives and empower residents in Vereeniging . This hybrid role involves engaging directly with community members, identifying local needs, and coordinating programs that foster positive change and sustainable development. You will work collaboratively with local stakeholders, government agencies, and community groups to implement impactful projects. This position is ideal for an individual passionate about social upliftment and possesses strong facilitation and organizational skills, bridging the gap between community aspirations and tangible outcomes in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate community consultations and needs assessments to identify development priorities.
• Design and implement community-based programs focused on education, health, and economic empowerment.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
• Mobilize community participation and resources for project success.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Advocate for community interests and support marginalized groups in accessing services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community facilitation, project management, or social work.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, managing both remote tasks and on-site engagement.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and participatory approaches.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with the social and economic landscape of Vereeniging and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for project-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the development sector.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Engage in meaningful work that drives community transformation.