Dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator - Flexible Work

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator to build relationships with diverse communities across the Western Cape. You will organize events, facilitate dialogue, and ensure community voices inform organizational planning.

The role emphasizes communication, event management, and mediation, with a mix of field and office duties in a flexible hybrid setup in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or stakeholder relations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mediate discussions and manage diverse groups effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the social and economic landscape of the Western Cape is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for effective community engagement and outreach.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, focus groups, and public forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, residents, and local organizations.
• Communicate project updates, initiatives, and opportunities to the community in an accessible manner.
• Gather community feedback, concerns, and suggestions, and report them to relevant internal teams.
• Coordinate volunteer efforts and support community-led initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Mediation

Project management

Education

Qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator to build relationships with diverse communities across the Western Cape. You will organize events, facilitate dialogue, and ensure community voices inform organizational planning.

The role emphasizes communication, event management, and mediation, with a mix of field and office duties in a flexible hybrid setup in Mossel Bay.