Hybrid Urban Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Specialist to design and implement engagement strategies, facilitate dialogue, map stakeholders, and ensure community voices shape urban development.

You will organize public meetings, develop communications materials, liaise with local authorities, and monitor feedback to support socially sustainable growth in urban projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in urban planning, community development, social sciences, or communications.
• Minimum 4 years in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or public participation.
• Proven ability to design and implement engagement strategies for diverse audiences.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience developing communication materials and managing project feedback.
• Familiarity with stakeholder management tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement plans for urban development projects.
• Identify and map key stakeholders including residents, community groups, and local authorities.
• Organize and facilitate public meetings, workshops, focus groups, and information sessions.
• Communicate project information clearly to diverse community audiences.
• Build and maintain trust with community members and leaders.
• Gather, analyze, and report on community feedback and concerns related to development projects.
• Develop communication materials, including newsletters, social media content, and project updates.
• Liaise between project teams, local government, and community representatives to address issues.
• Monitor effectiveness of engagement strategies and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with social impact assessment and community consultation protocols.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Public participation

Facilitation

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Materials development

MS Office

Stakeholder management tools

Urban planning understanding

Education

Urban Planning

Community Development

Social Sciences

Communications

Tools

MS Office

Stakeholder management tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Specialist to design and implement engagement strategies, facilitate dialogue, map stakeholders, and ensure community voices shape urban development.

You will organize public meetings, develop communications materials, liaise with local authorities, and monitor feedback to support socially sustainable growth in urban projects.