Senior Community Outreach Director - Sandton Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Company car

Training budget

Leadership role in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a strategic and experienced Community Outreach Manager to lead our engagement initiatives in the Sandton region. The role focuses on developing comprehensive outreach strategies, building strong relationships with diverse community groups, NGOs, and government bodies, and driving social impact.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and 5+ years of leadership experience in outreach, with a deep understanding of Gauteng’s communities, strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in community outreach, stakeholder management, or program leadership.
• Proven experience in developing and managing successful outreach strategies.
• Strong understanding of social issues and community development in Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic community outreach plans for the Sandton region.
• Lead and mentor a team of outreach coordinators and community liaisons.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, NGOs, and government bodies.
• Oversee planning and execution of events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Represent the organization at key community forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor community needs and trends to inform organizational strategy.
• Manage outreach budget and report on program ROI.
• Develop communication materials to engage target audiences.
• Evaluate outreach effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Foster inclusivity and responsiveness to community feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Data analysis

Project management

Budget management

Networking

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a strategic and experienced Community Outreach Manager to lead our engagement initiatives in the Sandton region. The role focuses on developing comprehensive outreach strategies, building strong relationships with diverse community groups, NGOs, and government bodies, and driving social impact.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and 5+ years of leadership experience in outreach, with a deep understanding of Gauteng’s communities, strong