Remote Senior Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead outreach across KwaZulu-Natal on a remote-first basis. You will develop strategies, build alliances with community leaders and local authorities, and shape programs that respond to real needs.

With at least five years in community development, you will monitor impact, mentor staff, and contribute to fundraising. The role offers independence, flexible remote work, and opportunities to drive social change from anywhere in South

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in community development or related field with stakeholder engagement track record.
• Proven ability to develop and execute community outreach programs.
• Strong understanding of socio-economic challenges in South African communities, especially KwaZulu-Natal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with digital collaboration tools and project management basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, beneficiaries, local authorities, and stakeholders in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events with inclusive participation.
• Identify community needs and translate them into actionable proposals and programs.
• Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives and report on progress and impact.
• Mentor junior engagement staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Represent the organization at forums, conferences, and networking events.
• Support fundraising by identifying grant opportunities and assisting with proposals.
• Ensure activities comply with policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Social Sciences / Development Studies / Public Administration (tertiary qualification)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to lead outreach across KwaZulu-Natal on a remote-first basis. You will develop strategies, build alliances with community leaders and local authorities, and shape programs that respond to real needs.

With at least five years in community development, you will monitor impact, mentor staff, and contribute to fundraising. The role offers independence, flexible remote work, and opportunities to drive social change from anywhere in South