Youth Development Officer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Development Officer to implement and manage youth-focused programs in Queenstown. The role combines on-site youth engagement with administrative tasks from an office base in the Eastern Cape region, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

You will design and deliver life skills and career development programs, mentor young people, and collaborate with schools and community partners to create meaningful impact for youth in the Eastern Cape, particularly Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, social work, education, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage and work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, balancing field-based youth engagement with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage youth development programs and activities.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to young people.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on life skills, career development, and other relevant topics.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community centers, and youth organizations.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and report on outcomes and impact.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all youth participants.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Youth Development Officer to implement and manage youth-focused programs in Queenstown . This role is essential for empowering young people by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to thrive. You will work directly with youth, community partners, and stakeholders to design and deliver impactful initiatives. This hybrid position requires a blend of on-site engagement with youth and administrative tasks performed remotely or from an office base in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage youth development programs and activities.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to young people.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on life skills, career development, and other relevant topics.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community centers, and youth organizations.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and report on outcomes and impact.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all youth participants.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work, social work, education, or a related field.
• Proven ability to engage and work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of youth development principles and best practices.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, balancing field-based youth engagement with administrative tasks.
• Passion for empowering youth and contributing to positive social change in the Eastern Cape , particularly in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting experience and responsibilities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in youth work.
• A rewarding role making a direct positive impact on the lives of young people.
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life integration.