Community Outreach & Engagement Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Officer to drive outreach programs in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on engaging with community leaders and stakeholders, designing initiatives, and raising awareness through a hybrid work approach.

You will build relationships, plan events, collect community feedback, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accessible, responsive services that foster social upliftment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development, social work, PR or similar field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics in Tembisa and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse community groups.
• Experience in event planning and facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community.
• Passion for social justice and community empowerment.
• Experience with project management or program coordination is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach strategies and programs.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, local government officials, schools, and other relevant organizations.
• Identify community needs and challenges, and report them to the organization.
• Promote the organization's services and programs to increase participation and awareness.
• Collect feedback from the community to inform program development and improvement.
• Represent the organization at community events and forums.
• Develop educational materials and resources for community members.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to the community.

Skills

Community development

Social work

Public relations

Public speaking

Event planning

Facilitation

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Social justice

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Officer to drive outreach programs in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on engaging with community leaders and stakeholders, designing initiatives, and raising awareness through a hybrid work approach.

You will build relationships, plan events, collect community feedback, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accessible, responsive services that foster social upliftment.