Hybrid: Community Economic Empowerment Facilitator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to development professionals

Impactful community development work

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a proactive Community Development Facilitator focused on economic empowerment. The role blends on-site community engagement with remote planning tasks to design and implement programs that promote sustainable growth and employment within the local economy.

You will collaborate with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and NGOs, providing training, facilitating access to resources, and supporting business development while monitoring outcomes and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community development or related.
• Strong understanding of economic development principles and practices.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community-based economic empowerment programs and initiatives.
• Provide training and mentorship to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Facilitate access to funding, markets, and business development services.
• Identify opportunities for job creation and skills development within the community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, government agencies, and NGOs in Mahikeng.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for economic development projects.
• Organize workshops, networking events, and business forums.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of economic development programs, reporting on outcomes.
• Advocate for policies that support local economic growth and entrepreneurship.
• Manage project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a proactive Community Development Facilitator focused on economic empowerment. The role blends on-site community engagement with remote planning tasks to design and implement programs that promote sustainable growth and employment within the local economy.

You will collaborate with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and NGOs, providing training, facilitating access to resources, and supporting business development while monitoring outcomes and reporting