Community Engagement & Outreach Lead | Hybrid Role

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Facilitator in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends on-site community work with remote coordination to connect residents with the organization's services and information sessions.

The ideal candidate will plan and lead events, build relationships with local groups, and promote services across in-person and virtual platforms. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, event planning, or facilitation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate community events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Engage with community members to understand needs and gather feedback.
• Develop and distribute communications to promote services and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local groups and leaders.
• Represent the organization at community gatherings and outreach activities.
• Support development of new outreach strategies based on feedback.
• Keep records of engagement activities and participant feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align program delivery with goals.
• Use in-person and virtual platforms for engagement.
• Identify barriers to service access and propose solutions.

Skills

Community engagement

Event planning

Facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Community Development / Social Work / Public Relations qualification

Tools

Office software

Video conferencing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Facilitator in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends on-site community work with remote coordination to connect residents with the organization's services and information sessions.

The ideal candidate will plan and lead events, build relationships with local groups, and promote services across in-person and virtual platforms. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.