Community Mobilization Officer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hands-on fieldwork

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Community Mobilization Officer to engage residents, empower local groups, and drive grassroots participation across Gauteng.

The role focuses on building capacity, facilitating meetings, and coordinating with community leaders to implement meaningful projects in the Soweto area.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, social work, or related field.
• Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to engage diverse community groups.
• Understanding of community dynamics and participatory development approaches.
• Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork within Soweto and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for community mobilization and engagement in Soweto.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and dialogues to identify local needs and priorities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Empower community members to take ownership of local development initiatives.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based committees or groups.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of mobilization activities within the community.

Skills

Community development

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fieldwork

Stakeholder engagement

Social justice passion

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and community-focused Community Mobilization Officer to engage and empower residents in Soweto . This role is dedicated to fostering grassroots participation, building local capacity, and ensuring community members are active participants in initiatives that benefit their neighborhoods. You will work directly with community leaders, local groups, and residents to identify needs, mobilize resources, and implement impactful projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about community development, possesses excellent facilitation skills, and thrives in a fieldwork-intensive role within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for community mobilization and engagement in Soweto .
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and dialogues to identify local needs and priorities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Empower community members to take ownership of local development initiatives.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based committees or groups.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of mobilization activities within the community.

Requirements

• Experience in community development , social work, or a related field is essential.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to engage and work effectively with diverse community groups.
• Understanding of community dynamics and participatory development approaches.
• Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork within Soweto and surrounding areas.
• A passion for social justice and community empowerment is required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package for the Gauteng region.
• Directly contribute to the empowerment and development of the Soweto community.
• Opportunity for hands-on community work and engagement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on social impact.
• A meaningful career path in community-focused initiatives.