Community Outreach & Engagement Lead – Local Impact

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and career growth

Training and development in outreach

Dynamic work environment

Supportive team committed to social at

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Community Outreach Coordinator to engage residents in Polokwane. The role focuses on building bridges with the community, promoting services, and connecting individuals with resources to drive social impact within Limpopo.

You will organize events, develop outreach strategies, and maintain relationships with leaders, local groups, and government agencies to inform program development and service delivery.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Social Sciences, Communications, Community Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or program coordination.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and social issues relevant to Polokwane.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to plan and execute events and outreach activities effectively.
• Proficiency in reporting and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with diverse community groups.
• Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Promote the organization's services and programs to potential beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and government agencies.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform service delivery and program development.
• Track and report on outreach activities, engagement metrics, and outcomes achieved.

Skills

Community Engagement

Outreach

Event Planning

Public Speaking

Networking

Data Reporting

Education

Social Sciences / Communications / Community Development degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Community Outreach Coordinator to engage residents in Polokwane. The role focuses on building bridges with the community, promoting services, and connecting individuals with resources to drive social impact within Limpopo.

You will organize events, develop outreach strategies, and maintain relationships with leaders, local groups, and government agencies to inform program development and service delivery.