Social Development Facilitator

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Dynamic mission-driven environment

Supportive team structure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Social Development Facilitator to drive positive change and empower individuals and communities in Paarl. You will design and implement programs addressing social challenges, promote well-being, and foster sustainable development through collaboration with residents, leaders, and service providers.

You will facilitate workshops, build partnerships, monitor impact, and prepare progress reports while contributing to community empowerment and development in the Paarl

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, social work, or a related field.
• Proven ability to facilitate group processes and community engagement activities.
• Strong understanding of social challenges and development principles.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Identify social development needs and opportunities within the target community.
• Design, implement, and manage social development projects and programs.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community dialogues to promote engagement and skill-building.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of development initiatives.
• Prepare reports on project progress, outcomes, and recommendations for future actions.

Skills

Community engagement

Facilitation

Project management

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder relations

Monitoring & evaluation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Development Facilitator to drive positive change and empower individuals and communities in the Paarl area. This role involves designing and implementing programs that address social challenges, promote community well‑being, and foster sustainable development. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local residents, community leaders, and other service providers, to create impactful initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the social fabric of the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify social development needs and opportunities within the target community.
• Design, implement, and manage social development projects and programs.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community dialogues to promote engagement and skill-building.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of development initiatives.
• Prepare reports on project progress, outcomes, and recommendations for future actions.

Requirements

• Experience in community development, social work, or a related field.
• Proven ability to facilitate group processes and community engagement activities.
• Strong understanding of social challenges and development principles.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of the Paarl region is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to play a key role in community empowerment and development.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A dynamic and mission-driven work environment.
• Supportive team structure focused on achieving social impact.