Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Professional development

Impactful role

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites a Community Engagement Lead to design and implement engagement strategies, organize events, and build partnerships with residents and local leaders. This non-profit role offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to empower the Soweto community through meaningful programs.

The role requires a proactive communicator who can facilitate workshops, coordinate activities, and nurture collaborative relationships with diverse community

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community outreach, engagement, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with diverse community members.
• Strong organizational and event planning capabilities.
• Familiarity with the social and cultural landscape of Soweto is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to increase community engagement and participation in programs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local groups, and residents.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and improvement.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives within the Soweto community.
• Manage communication channels to ensure effective outreach and information dissemination.

Skills

Community outreach

Engagement strategies

Event facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder relationships

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a vibrant non-profit organization committed to social upliftment, is searching for a proactive Community Engagement Lead to foster meaningful connections and drive participation within the Soweto community. This role is pivotal in building bridges between the organization and the residents it serves, ensuring that programs are responsive to local needs and that community members are actively involved in initiatives. You will design and implement engagement strategies, organize events, and build strong relationships with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about community development and possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to increase community engagement and participation in programs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local groups, and residents.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and improvement.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives within the Soweto community.
• Manage communication channels to ensure effective outreach and information dissemination.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community outreach, engagement, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with diverse community members.
• Strong organizational and event planning capabilities.
• Familiarity with the social and cultural landscape of Soweto is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Work in a role that directly impacts and empowers the local community.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.