Community Outreach Officer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent nonprofit in Gauteng to hire a Community Outreach Officer dedicated to empowering the Tembisa community. The role focuses on developing outreach programs, fostering stakeholder relationships, and increasing awareness of initiatives through hybrid on-site and remote activities.

The successful candidate will design and run meetings, workshops, and events, report community needs, and promote services to boost participation and impact across local partners

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and local issues within Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Experience in event planning and facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A 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 effective community 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 outreach

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to community empowerment in **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA**, is actively seeking a passionate and driven Community Outreach Officer. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between our services and the communities we serve. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing outreach programs, building strong relationships with local stakeholders, and increasing awareness of our initiatives. This is a **hybrid** position, requiring a balance of remote work flexibility and on-site engagement to foster authentic community connections. We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of community dynamics, and a commitment to social upliftment. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and development of residents, ensuring our programs are accessible and responsive to their needs. This role demands a proactive approach and the ability to inspire engagement within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective community 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and local issues within **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA** and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Experience in event planning and facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the **Tembisa** community.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contribute directly to meaningful social change initiatives.
• Gain valuable experience in community engagement and program management.
• Exposure to diverse community groups and stakeholders.