Community Engagement Officer - Rural Initiatives

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Officer for a rural development NGO based in Mahikeng, North West. You will represent the organization on the ground, build trust with residents, and facilitate the implementation of development projects.

The role focuses on engaging communities, coordinating outreach events, and working with local leaders and stakeholders to ensure initiatives are relevant, accessible, and sustainable, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with rural communities and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of socio-economic dynamics of rural areas in the North West.
• Ability to plan and execute community events and outreach activities.
• Proficiency in local languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage rural communities in programs.
• Build relationships with community leaders, authorities, and residents.
• Organize meetings, workshops and info sessions to share project details.
• Identify community needs and align programs with local contexts.
• Coordinate project activities between community and technical teams.
• Promote services and initiatives to raise awareness and participation.

Skills

Community development

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Local languages

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a non-profit organization focused on rural development and community upliftment, is seeking a proactive and personable Community Engagement Officer to join their team in Mahikeng . This role is vital for fostering strong relationships with local communities, understanding their needs, and facilitating the implementation of impactful development projects. You will be the face of our organization on the ground, building trust and ensuring our initiatives are relevant, accessible, and sustainable for the residents of the North West province. This position requires a deep commitment to rural communities and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage rural communities in program activities and decision-making processes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and residents in Mahikeng and surrounding areas.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and information sessions to disseminate project details and gather feedback.
• Identify community needs and priorities, ensuring program alignment with local contexts.
• Support the coordination of project activities, liaising between the community and the organization's technical teams.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives within the rural community, increasing awareness and participation.

Requirements

• Experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with rural communities and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of the socio-economic dynamics of rural areas in the North West .
• Ability to plan and execute community events and outreach activities.
• Proficiency in local languages is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work directly with communities and make a tangible impact.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities focused on community engagement techniques.
• A supportive team environment dedicated to rural upliftment in Mahikeng .