Rural Development Facilitator - Community Growth (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Rural Development Facilitator for Paarl-based operations to engage with rural communities and drive development projects that foster economic growth, social well-being, and environmental resilience.

You will act as a link between the community and the client, ensuring projects are community-driven and responsive to local contexts, with strong facilitation and data collection responsibilities across the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community facilitation or rural development.
• Strong understanding of rural livelihoods and development principles.
• Excellent group facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse community groups and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community consultations and participatory planning processes for development projects.
• Identify community needs, assets, and opportunities for sustainable development initiatives.
• Support implementation and monitoring of rural development projects with community ownership.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, local leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to community groups and local partners.
• Collect data on project progress, challenges, and impacts within the Paarl region.
• Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities and project status.
• Advocate for community interests in development processes.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Rural Development Facilitator for Paarl-based operations to engage with rural communities and drive development projects that foster economic growth, social well-being, and environmental resilience.

You will act as a link between the community and the client, ensuring projects are community-driven and responsive to local contexts, with strong facilitation and data collection responsibilities across the Western Cape region.