Community Engagement Lead - Mahikeng

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks to appoint a proactive Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen ties with the Mahikeng community. You will design and implement strategies that boost participation, gather feedback, and align services with local needs.

A natural connector with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, events, coordinating volunteers, reporting outcomes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure programs reflect

Qualifications

• Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.
• Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue with diverse community groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute community engagement plans and strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Identify community needs, concerns, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Communicate organizational goals and services effectively to the community.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and service delivery.
• Represent the organization at community forums and events in Mahikeng, North West.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment and management for community initiatives.
• Document engagement activities, outcomes, and feedback received.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between community engagement efforts and organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Event planning

Education

Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks to appoint a proactive Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen ties with the Mahikeng community. You will design and implement strategies that boost participation, gather feedback, and align services with local needs.

A natural connector with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, events, coordinating volunteers, reporting outcomes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure programs reflect