Community Mobilizer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Direct community impact

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Leadership in change

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Community Mobilizer to join our East London team. You will engage directly with residents, build trust, and empower communities to participate in local programs and services.

Identify community needs, facilitate meetings, and mobilize participation in initiatives. The role requires strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to work flexible hours, and a deep commitment to social development in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development, social work, or community mobilization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and local development issues in the Eastern Cape.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by community engagement needs.
• A deep passion for empowering communities and contributing to social impact.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Identify community needs through surveys, focus groups, and direct engagement.
• Mobilize participation in programs, events, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to share information and gather feedback.
• Educate community members about available services and opportunities.
• Support implementation of community-based projects and initiatives.
• Report on engagement activities, challenges, and successes to program management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Relationship building

Community engagement

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and dynamic Community Mobilizer to join their dedicated team in East London. This crucial role involves engaging directly with communities, building trust, and empowering residents to participate in and benefit from our client's programs and services. You will be instrumental in identifying community needs, fostering local ownership, and facilitating collective action to create sustainable positive change. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of community dynamics, and a genuine commitment to social development within the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
• Identify community needs and priorities through surveys, focus groups, and direct engagement.
• Mobilize community participation in programs, events, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate community meetings and workshops to share information and gather feedback.
• Educate community members about available services and opportunities.
• Support the implementation of community-based projects and initiatives.
• Report on community engagement activities, challenges, and successes to program management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community development, social work, or community mobilization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and local development issues in the Eastern Cape.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by community engagement needs.
• A deep passion for empowering communities and contributing to social impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A highly rewarding role with direct community impact in East London.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be at the forefront of community-driven change initiatives.