Community Outreach & Engagement Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Retirement annuity contributions

Medical aid scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Community Outreach Coordinator to enhance our presence in the George community. This role focuses on building relationships with local organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and residents to identify needs and promote engagement from our George office and across the Western Cape.

You will design and implement outreach programs, gather feedback, prepare impact reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, program coordination, or public relations.
• Excellent networking, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, both remotely and in person.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the social and economic landscape of the Western Cape is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute community outreach initiatives and events.
• Build and nurture relationships with diverse community groups, NGOs, and local government bodies.
• Identify community needs and develop strategies to address them through available resources.
• Promote the organization's services and programs to target audiences.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and service delivery.
• Prepare reports on outreach activities and their impact on the community.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Community Outreach Coordinator to enhance our presence in the George community. This role focuses on building relationships with local organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and residents to identify needs and promote engagement from our George office and across the Western Cape.

You will design and implement outreach programs, gather feedback, prepare impact reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery.