Youth Programs Lead — After-School & Community Impact

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Youth Engagement Coordinator to lead after-school programs in Tembisa for youths aged 8-16. You will plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote personal development, social skills and academic support, with a hands-on, community-focused approach.

You will recruit and supervise facilitators and volunteers, build partnerships with schools and community centres, ensure child safeguarding, monitor outcomes, and report on progress to drive positive youth

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Youth Development, Social Work, Education or related field.
• 3+ years in youth work, program coordination or similar, ideally in a community setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of child development, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience in managing volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement engaging after-school activities for youth ages 8-16.
• Recruit, train, and supervise facilitators and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, parents/guardians, schools and community stakeholders in Tembisa.
• Ensure safety and well-being with strict safeguarding policies.
• Manage program budgets, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Monitor attendance, engagement and outcomes; collect data for evaluation.
• Organise events, field trips and community outreach.
• Collaborate with community and social care networks to address youth needs.
• Maintain program records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Child safeguarding

Risk management

Volunteer management

Staff management

MS Office

Data collection tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in Youth Development, Social Work, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection tools

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Youth Engagement Coordinator to lead after-school programs in Tembisa for youths aged 8-16. You will plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote personal development, social skills and academic support, with a hands-on, community-focused approach.

You will recruit and supervise facilitators and volunteers, build partnerships with schools and community centres, ensure child safeguarding, monitor outcomes, and report on progress to drive positive youth