Idp Officer: Public Development & Community Planning

Kouga Local Municipality; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Training and development support

Job summary

Kouga Local Municipality is seeking a Remote Community Sports Development Officer to drive inclusive sports initiatives across underserved communities. You will identify needs, develop programs, and build partnerships with schools, clubs, and local bodies while leveraging digital tools to plan and promote activities.

The role emphasizes social impact, remote work, and strong project-management and outreach skills to expand participation and improve community well-being through sport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in community development, sports development, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage diverse community groups and build partnerships.
• Experience in program planning, coordination, and event management.
• Strong understanding of barriers to sports participation and strategies to overcome them.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and digital literacy skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for sports development within target communities and design needs-based programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, schools, sports clubs, and local government bodies.
• Plan, promote, and coordinate accessible sports events, workshops, and leagues using digital tools.
• Recruit and support volunteers and coaches for community sports programs.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact, collecting data and reporting on outcomes.
• Advocate for the benefits of sport and physical activity within communities.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Event coordination

Digital literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Remote Community Sports Development Officer

Our client is seeking a passionate and proactive Remote Community Sports Development Officer to drive engagement and participation in sports programs across underserved communities. This role is crucial for identifying community needs, developing inclusive sporting initiatives, and fostering partnerships with local organizations, schools, and clubs. You will leverage digital platforms to plan, promote, and coordinate sports activities, ensuring accessibility and impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual dedicated to social impact through sport, who thrives in a remote setting and possesses strong community outreach and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for sports development within target communities and design needs-based programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, schools, sports clubs, and local government bodies.
• Plan, promote, and coordinate accessible sports events, workshops, and leagues using digital tools.
• Recruit and support volunteers and coaches for community sports programs.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact, collecting data and reporting on outcomes.
• Advocate for the benefits of sport and physical activity within communities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in community development, sports development, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage diverse community groups and build partnerships.
• Experience in program planning, coordination, and event management.
• Strong understanding of the barriers to sports participation and strategies to overcome them.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and digital literacy skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in community well-being through sport.
• Support for training and development in community engagement and sports leadership.
• Collaborative remote work environment with a mission-driven team.