Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Community impact

Team collaboration

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a charismatic Community Engagement Lead to foster strong ties and active participation within the Mahikeng community. You will design and implement engagement strategies to raise awareness, participation, and support for the organization's mission, acting as the primary liaison between the NGO and local residents.

In this hybrid role, you will organize forums and events, build trust with community leaders, and create compelling materials to inform and inspire involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community populations.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and best practices.
• Experience in planning and executing events and outreach campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to increase participation and support for organizational initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, forums, and events to gather feedback and build consensus.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with community leaders, residents, and local stakeholders in Mahikeng.
• Create compelling communication materials to inform and inspire community involvement.
• Identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration with local groups and organizations.
• Monitor and report on engagement activities, measuring success and adapting strategies as needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Public relations

Event planning

Interpersonal facilitation

Stakeholder management

Social media tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a charismatic and strategic Community Engagement Lead to foster robust connections and participation within the Mahikeng community. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive engagement strategies that build awareness, support, and active involvement in the organization's mission. You will be the primary liaison between the organization and the community, building trust and fostering collaborative relationships. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of community dynamics, and a passion for driving positive social change through active engagement, with a hybrid work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative community engagement strategies to increase participation and support for organizational initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, forums, and events to gather feedback and build consensus.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with community leaders, residents, and local stakeholders in Mahikeng .
• Create compelling communication materials to inform and inspire community involvement.
• Identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration with local groups and organizations.
• Monitor and report on engagement activities, measuring success and adapting strategies as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community engagement , public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community populations.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and best practices.
• Experience in planning and executing events and outreach campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• A flexible hybrid work model, balancing remote work with community-based activities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in community leadership.
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in Mahikeng .
• Contribute to building stronger, more connected communities through active participation and dialogue.