Community Engagement Officer - Social Programs

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impactful community work

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Officer to strengthen connections with local communities. The role involves developing strategies to boost participation in social programs, gathering feedback, and fostering partnerships, while balancing fieldwork in Nelspruit with remote coordination.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of community engagement experience, plus strong communication, presentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or program coordination.
• Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage target communities in social programs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to inform and involve residents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program development and improvement.
• Communicate program information effectively through various channels, including social media and local media.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure community needs are met and programs are accessible.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and relationship-oriented Community Engagement Officer to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is essential for building and strengthening connections between the organization and the diverse communities it serves. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase community participation in social programs, gather feedback, and foster partnerships. This hybrid position requires regular community outreach in Nelspruit , balanced with remote coordination and administrative responsibilities, ensuring robust program delivery and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage target communities in social programs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to inform and involve residents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program development and improvement.
• Communicate program information effectively through various channels, including social media and local media.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure community needs are met and programs are accessible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or program coordination.
• Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in event planning and management.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid capacity, involving both fieldwork in Nelspruit and remote administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the community sector.
• A dynamic role that allows direct impact on community development in Nelspruit .
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement balancing fieldwork and remote work.