Paarl Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Travel within Western Cape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Community Liaison Officer for Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on building relationships, understanding local needs and ensuring effective delivery of community programs.

You will promote services and coordinate community activities with local stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, local knowledge of Paarl, and a passion for social development.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-facing roles or social development work.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of Western Cape community dynamics and sensitivities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for community members, leaders and organizations in Paarl, Western Cape.
• Facilitate clear communication between the organization and communities served.
• Organize and participate in meetings and events to gather feedback.
• Identify community needs and relay information to internal teams.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies for the Paarl context.
• Promote awareness of programs and services within the community.
• Support coordination of community projects and volunteers.
• Build trust-based relationships with community stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at local gatherings and forums.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Community Liaison Officer for Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on building relationships, understanding local needs and ensuring effective delivery of community programs.

You will promote services and coordinate community activities with local stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, local knowledge of Paarl, and a passion for social development.