Hybrid Community Engagement Lead – Soweto Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships with Soweto residents and local organizations. You will develop engagement plans, organize events, and promote services through in-person and digital channels.

The role requires a degree in a related field, proven engagement experience, and excellent communication skills. You will work in a hybrid setting with fieldwork in Soweto and remote planning tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Communications, or Community Development.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or public relations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and practices.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and build trust.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model, including fieldwork.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute community engagement plans tailored to Soweto.
• Organise outreach events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and groups.
• Promote awareness of services and programs.
• Gather feedback and identify community needs.
• Manage communication channels, including social and local media.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align services with community needs.
• Collect and analyse data on engagement activities and report outcomes.
• Represent the organization at community gatherings and forums.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences / Communications / Community Development

Tools

Social media management tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships with Soweto residents and local organizations. You will develop engagement plans, organize events, and promote services through in-person and digital channels.

The role requires a degree in a related field, proven engagement experience, and excellent communication skills. You will work in a hybrid setting with fieldwork in Soweto and remote planning tasks.