Field Coordinator - Rural Development (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Field Coordinator - Rural Development to support community-driven projects in the Northern Cape. You will work with local leaders, project teams, and residents to organize field activities and ensure on-site execution.

The role emphasizes proactive field presence, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to collect data for reporting. Travel between sites is expected, and you will contribute to sustainable rural development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, field operations or rural development work.
• Strong understanding of rural communities, especially Upington region.
• Excellent organizational and logistical planning skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day rural development field activities.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and community stakeholders.
• Monitor activities and collect data for reporting.
• Organize community meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Identify logistical challenges and address field issues.
• Support beneficiaries and promote active participation in project activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Field operations

Rural development

Data collection

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Field Coordinator - Rural Development to support community-driven projects in the Northern Cape. You will work with local leaders, project teams, and residents to organize field activities and ensure on-site execution.

The role emphasizes proactive field presence, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to collect data for reporting. Travel between sites is expected, and you will contribute to sustainable rural development initiatives.