Mossel Bay Community Development Catalyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Community engagement

Local Mossel Bay office

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting an established non-profit in Mossel Bay, Western Cape to recruit a Social Development Facilitator. The role focuses on identifying community needs, designing and implementing development projects, and empowering residents through training and collaboration.

You will lead community meetings, engage with local stakeholders, monitor progress, and manage resources to deliver sustainable impact in Mossel Bay and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Social Sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years in community development or project facilitation.
• Experience with needs assessment, planning, and implementation.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Western Cape, Mossel Bay area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessments and identify priority areas.
• Design and implement social development projects and training.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, focus groups.
• Mobilise community members and encourage participation.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders and NGOs.
• Monitor progress, collect data, report outcomes.
• Manage project budgets and resources.
• Support community groups and beneficiaries.
• Promote awareness of resources within the community.
• Ensure alignment with mission and objectives.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Teamwork

Budget management

Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Placements24 is assisting an established non-profit in Mossel Bay, Western Cape to recruit a Social Development Facilitator. The role focuses on identifying community needs, designing and implementing development projects, and empowering residents through training and collaboration.

You will lead community meetings, engage with local stakeholders, monitor progress, and manage resources to deliver sustainable impact in Mossel Bay and surrounding areas.