Community Outreach & Engagement Lead

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator in Johannesburg, Gauteng to build strong ties with local communities and connect them with essential resources. The role requires a passion for humanitarian work, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.

The successful candidate will lead outreach initiatives, coordinate community meetings, and report on outcomes while collaborating with internal teams to ensure equitable access to aid across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage communities in Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops and events.
• Build relationships with community leaders, government officials and stakeholders.
• Identify community needs through surveys and focus groups and report findings to management.
• Facilitate referrals to support programs and services.
• Create and distribute informational materials about the organization’s mission and activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure service delivery and follow-up.
• Track and report outreach activities, outcomes and feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator in Johannesburg, Gauteng to build strong ties with local communities and connect them with essential resources. The role requires a passion for humanitarian work, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage diverse groups effectively.

The successful candidate will lead outreach initiatives, coordinate community meetings, and report on outcomes while collaborating with internal teams to ensure equitable access to aid across the