Social Development Facilitator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Social Development Facilitator to join a fully remote team focused on initiatives within the Nelspruit region. You will design, implement, and manage projects improving social welfare, economic opportunities, and community engagement via virtual platforms.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, autonomous work, and delivering impactful development outcomes across Mpumalanga through flexible hours and a dedicated professional development budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in project management, community development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of social development principles and practices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing virtual collaboration and project management tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple remote projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop social development projects aligned with community needs.
• Facilitate community engagement sessions and workshops remotely.
• Identify and secure resources, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and prepare detailed reports.
• Provide guidance and support to community groups and beneficiaries via digital channels.
• Advocate for social policies that promote equity and development.

Skills

Project management

Community development

Social work

Facilitation

Communication

Report writing

Virtual collaboration tools

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Social Development Facilitator to join their fully remote team, focusing on initiatives within the Nelspruit region. This role is dedicated to empowering communities and individuals through strategic development programs and resource mobilization. You will design, implement, and manage projects aimed at improving social welfare, economic opportunities, and community engagement, utilizing virtual platforms for all interactions. This is a unique opportunity to drive positive social change from a remote setting, contributing to the sustainable development of communities across Mpumalanga .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop social development projects aligned with community needs.
• Facilitate community engagement sessions and workshops remotely.
• Identify and secure resources, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and prepare detailed reports.
• Provide guidance and support to community groups and beneficiaries via digital channels.
• Advocate for social policies that promote equity and development.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, community development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of social development principles and practices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing virtual collaboration and project management tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple remote projects effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Generous budget for professional development and training.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunity to lead impactful social development initiatives remotely.