Community Mobiliser

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Mobiliser in Soweto to engage residents, identify needs, and foster active participation in development programs. You will work on the ground, building trust with diverse groups and local leaders to empower communities.

The role focuses on facilitating meetings, mobilising participation, and informing program design with community insights, contributing to sustainable local impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, social work, or related field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and grassroots engagement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and build rapport.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire community participation.
• Familiarity with Soweto context and challenges is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively with community members in Soweto to understand needs and aspirations.
• Facilitate community meetings to identify priorities and foster collective action.
• Mobilise participation in projects, programs, and events for local development.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents.
• Raise awareness about resources and opportunities within the community.
• Provide feedback to inform program design from community perspectives.

Skills

Community development

Grassroots engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication and listening

Motivation and empowerment

Soweto context familiarity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and community-oriented Community Mobiliser to join their team in Soweto . This role is fundamental to engaging residents, fostering participation in community development initiatives, and building strong local networks within Gauteng . You will work on the ground, connecting with individuals and groups to identify needs, build trust, and encourage active involvement in programs designed to improve community life. This position requires a deep understanding of community dynamics and a passion for empowering local residents to drive positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage actively with community members in Soweto to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
• Facilitate community meetings and discussions to identify priorities and foster collective action.
• Mobilise community participation in projects, programs, and events aimed at local development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Raise awareness about available resources and opportunities within the community.
• Provide feedback to the organization on community perspectives and needs to inform program design.

Requirements

• Experience working in community development, social work, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and grassroots engagement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and build rapport.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire community members to participate.
• Familiarity with the local context and challenges within Soweto is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary appropriate for the role and location.
• Opportunity to work closely with and make a tangible difference in the Soweto community.
• Training and professional development opportunities in community engagement.
• A supportive team environment that values local input and collaboration.
• Contribution to meaningful projects aimed at enhancing community well-being and empowerment.