Community Mobilizer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Mission-driven

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a energetic Community Mobilizer to serve the Upington area, focusing on engaging rural communities and promoting development initiatives. You will organize meetings, build trust, and support grassroots projects to improve living standards.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a deep commitment to empowering local residents with a solid understanding of Northern Cape challenges and socio-economic dynamics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community development, social work, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing community events and meetings.
• Understanding of rural development principles and participatory approaches.
• Knowledge of the Upington and wider Northern Cape context is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Identify community needs and priorities, and facilitate community-led action planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and local stakeholders.
• Encourage and facilitate community participation in project activities and decision-making processes.
• Provide basic training and support to community groups and local committees.
• Monitor engagement levels and report on progress and challenges.

Skills

Strong communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a non-profit organization focused on rural development and community upliftment, is seeking an energetic and dedicated Community Mobilizer to work within the Upington area. This role is crucial for engaging local communities, raising awareness about development initiatives, and fostering active participation in projects aimed at improving living standards. You will be responsible for organizing community meetings, building trust with residents, and facilitating the implementation of grassroots projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a natural leader, and deeply committed to empowering rural communities, with a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic dynamics and specific needs of the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Identify community needs and priorities, and facilitate community-led action planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and local stakeholders.
• Encourage and facilitate community participation in project activities and decision-making processes.
• Provide basic training and support to community groups and local committees.
• Monitor community engagement levels and report on project progress and challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community development, social work, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing community events and meetings.
• Understanding of rural development principles and participatory approaches.
• Knowledge of the local context and challenges in the Upington and wider Northern Cape areas is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the development of rural communities.
• Training and development opportunities in community mobilization techniques.
• Supportive work environment within a mission-driven organization.
• Travel allowance and reimbursement for work-related travel.