Community Empowerment Officer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Community Empowerment Officer to design and drive programs that boost livelihoods and social cohesion in Gauteng.

You will lead needs assessments, facilitate dialogues, build partnerships, and monitor outcomes to ensure sustainable impact. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community development or empowerment initiatives, ideally within Gauteng.
• Strong understanding of needs assessment, participatory development, and empowerment strategies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage diverse community groups and partners.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community empowerment programs focused on economic development and social inclusion.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify community priorities in Sandton and Gauteng.
• Facilitate dialogues, workshops, and capacity-building sessions with diverse groups.
• Build partnerships with community members, local organisations, government, and businesses.
• Monitor outcomes and prepare progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Community Development / Social Sciences / Public Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organisation focused on community development and empowerment in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced and passionate Community Empowerment Officer. This role is central to fostering self-sufficiency, improving livelihoods, and strengthening community structures within the Sandton area. The officer will design and implement programs that promote economic development, social cohesion, and access to resources for underserved communities. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent community engagement skills and a proven ability to facilitate sustainable change. We are committed to driving positive social impact in Gauteng and seek an individual who can lead these transformative initiatives from Sandton.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community empowerment programs focused on economic development, education, and social inclusion.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify community priorities and opportunities in Sandton.
• Facilitate community dialogues, workshops, and capacity‑building sessions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community members, local organisations, government entities, and businesses.
• Mobilise community resources and facilitate participation in program activities.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, ensuring alignment with empowerment goals.
• Prepare regular reports on program progress, challenges, and impact.
• Represent the organisation at community forums and relevant stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and explore potential funding opportunities and grant applications.
• Promote best practices in community development and empowerment.

Requirements

• A relevant degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community development, empowerment initiatives, or social program management, ideally within Gauteng.
• Strong understanding of community needs assessment, participatory development, and empowerment strategies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage effectively with diverse community groups.
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the Sandton community and its socio-economic landscape is advantageous.
• Proficiency in reporting and data management.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
• A genuine commitment to community empowerment and social justice.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with experience. This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead impactful community empowerment initiatives in Sandton. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development and training opportunities. The organisation fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, dedicated to making a real difference in Gauteng. This position allows for significant influence on the direction and success of community programs.