Community Impact & Stakeholder Relations Lead

Mulilo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Mulilo in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Lead to design and oversee initiatives that build strong relationships with diverse communities. The role requires strategic leadership to identify stakeholders, facilitate dialogue, and develop programs that respond to community needs.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, monitor outcomes, and ensure inclusive participation, with travel locally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Sociology, Public Relations, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or program management.
• Proven ability to design and implement engagement strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with diverse community groups and budget management.
• Understanding of community development principles and local Randburg context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the organization's goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Design and implement programs and events that foster participation and dialogue.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather input.
• Represent the organization in community forums and public events.
• Oversee development of communication materials to engage diverse audiences.
• Monitor and evaluate engagement strategies, reporting on outcomes.
• Manage budgets for engagement initiatives and lead a team of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Budgeting tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Mulilo in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Lead to design and oversee initiatives that build strong relationships with diverse communities. The role requires strategic leadership to identify stakeholders, facilitate dialogue, and develop programs that respond to community needs.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, monitor outcomes, and ensure inclusive participation, with travel locally as needed.