Youth Development Facilitator

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Youth Development Facilitator to guide and support young people through skill-building workshops, mentorship, and positive engagement activities.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with schools and community centers to design life-skill curricula, organize activities, and track progress toward personal growth, educational attainment, and career readiness for youth across the Gauteng area.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, education, social work, or a related field.
• Passion for working with young people and a deep understanding of youth development principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Experience in curriculum development or program planning is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing youth in Benoni.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging workshops focused on life skills, leadership, and career development.
• Provide one-on-one mentorship and guidance to young participants.
• Organize and supervise recreational and educational activities for youth.
• Assess the needs of young people and connect them with relevant support services.
• Collaborate with schools, community centers, and other youth-focused organizations.
• Maintain records of participant progress and program outcomes.

Skills

Youth Development

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an inspiring and energetic Youth Development Facilitator to guide and support young people in Benoni . This role is crucial in empowering youth through skill-building workshops, mentorship, and positive engagement activities. You will play a key part in fostering personal growth, educational attainment, and career readiness among young individuals in the Gauteng area. This position offers a profoundly rewarding experience, allowing you to shape the future by investing in the potential of the next generation within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging workshops focused on life skills, leadership, and career development.
• Provide one-on-one mentorship and guidance to young participants.
• Organize and supervise recreational and educational activities for youth.
• Assess the needs of young people and connect them with relevant support services.
• Collaborate with schools, community centers, and other youth-focused organizations.
• Maintain records of participant progress and program outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work, education, social work, or a related field.
• Passion for working with young people and a deep understanding of youth development principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Experience in curriculum development or program planning is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing youth in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in youth development.
• Make a significant positive impact on the lives of young people.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work atmosphere.