Community Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Development opportunities

Positive impact in Sandton

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Community Engagement Specialist in Sandton to foster strong connections with residents, local organizations, and stakeholders. You will design outreach programs, organize meetings, and develop materials to promote involvement and trust in the organization’s initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and proven experience in community engagement, with excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or stakeholder relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging community outreach programs and initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Develop communication materials to inform and involve the community.
• Identify community needs and concerns, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Represent the organization at community functions and forums.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Stakeholder relations

Education

Degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Community Engagement Specialist to foster strong connections and partnerships within the vibrant community of Sandton . This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that promote community involvement, build trust, and enhance our client's positive impact. You will work closely with residents, local organizations, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement, ensuring that community voices are heard and integrated into our client's initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual passionate about building bridges and driving positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging community outreach programs and initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Develop communication materials to inform and involve the community.
• Identify community needs and concerns, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Represent the organization at community functions and forums.

Requirements

• A degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or stakeholder relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in event planning and management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Be part of an organization making a significant positive difference in Sandton .
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.