Soweto Community Impact Coordinator — Hybrid

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Supportive environment

Direct community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa's Soweto invites an Outreach Coordinator to connect with individuals and families, design and implement outreach strategies, and facilitate engagement with social services and programs. The role blends remote planning with on-site community work to strengthen the local social fabric.

You will build relationships with community leaders and organizations, organize events and information sessions, and track activities to report outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in outreach, coordination, or social services.
• Strong understanding of the Soweto community and its needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using technology for planning, communication, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outreach plans to reach target community populations.
• Conduct needs assessments and identify gaps in service provision.
• Organise and facilitate community events, information sessions, and workshops.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local organisations, and residents.
• Connect individuals and families with social services, health programmes, and educational opportunities.
• Track outreach activities and report on key metrics and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Planning and reporting

Teamwork

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa's Soweto invites an Outreach Coordinator to connect with individuals and families, design and implement outreach strategies, and facilitate engagement with social services and programs. The role blends remote planning with on-site community work to strengthen the local social fabric.

You will build relationships with community leaders and organizations, organize events and information sessions, and track activities to report outcomes.