Community Mobilizer

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Mobilizer to foster engagement and participation in Upington. This hybrid role blends extensive fieldwork with administrative duties, building trust and awareness to extend our services within the Northern Cape community.

You will connect with residents, understand their needs, and help ensure programs resonate locally, driving positive social impact in the Upington area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community development, outreach, or mobilization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Strong understanding of local community dynamics and challenges.
• Proficiency in basic reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage key community stakeholders and leaders.
• Raise awareness about the organization's mission, services, and upcoming initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Mobilize community members to participate in programs and activities.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program adaptation and improvement.

Skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Trust-building

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and resourceful Community Mobilizer to foster engagement and participation in their programs in Upington . This hybrid role involves extensive community fieldwork combined with administrative responsibilities, focusing on building trust, raising awareness, and encouraging community involvement. You will be instrumental in connecting with local residents, understanding their needs, and facilitating their access to our services. This position is crucial for extending our reach and ensuring our initiatives resonate deeply within the community, driving positive social change in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage key community stakeholders and leaders.
• Raise awareness about the organization's mission, services, and upcoming initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Mobilize community members to participate in programs and activities.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program adaptation and improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in community development, outreach, or mobilization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Strong understanding of local community dynamics and challenges.
• Proficiency in basic reporting and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and travel allowance.
• Opportunity to work directly within the community you serve.
• Be part of a dedicated team making a difference in Upington .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule balancing field and office work.