Rural Development Facilitator (Paarl) – Community Growth

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Rural Development Facilitator for our Paarl operations in the Western Cape. The role focuses on engaging rural communities, understanding needs, and guiding project implementation to foster growth, well-being, and resilience.

You will facilitate consultations, build partnerships with local leaders, and support monitoring and reporting to ensure community-driven outcomes. A strong community facilitation background is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community facilitation, rural development, or social work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community consultations and participatory planning processes for development projects.
• Identify community needs, assets, and opportunities for sustainable development initiatives.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of rural development projects, ensuring community ownership and participation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and relevant 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 and ensure their voices are heard in development processes.
• Collaborate with Our client's technical experts to ensure project quality and relevance to the Western Cape context.

Skills

Community facilitation

Rural development

Stakeholder engagement

Social work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Rural Development Facilitator for our Paarl operations in the Western Cape. The role focuses on engaging rural communities, understanding needs, and guiding project implementation to foster growth, well-being, and resilience.

You will facilitate consultations, build partnerships with local leaders, and support monitoring and reporting to ensure community-driven outcomes. A strong community facilitation background is essential.