Community Engagement Officer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Community impact

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a motivated Community Engagement Officer to strengthen ties with local communities. You will plan outreach activities, manage communications, and represent the organization at events.

This hybrid role blends fieldwork with office duties, focusing on community development in Mpumalanga, building relationships with diverse stakeholders and delivering feedback to guide service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse community groups effectively.
• Strong organizational and event planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Understanding of local community dynamics and issues in Nelspruit and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive community engagement strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, events, and outreach programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for community members and local organizations.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
• Develop communication materials, including newsletters and social media content, to inform the community.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Event planning

Social media

Content creation

Public relations

Community development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and personable Community Engagement Officer to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is dedicated to building strong relationships between the organization and the local community, fostering positive interactions and ensuring community needs are understood and addressed. You will be responsible for planning and executing outreach activities, managing communication channels, and representing the organization at community events. This hybrid position requires a blend of fieldwork and office-based duties, contributing to community development in the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive community engagement strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, events, and outreach programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for community members and local organizations.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
• Develop communication materials, including newsletters and social media content, to inform the community.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience in community development, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse community groups effectively.
• Strong organizational and event planning capabilities.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Understanding of local community dynamics and issues in Nelspruit and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to directly contribute to community well-being.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A collaborative and supportive team atmosphere.