Job description
Position Code
HRD-SA/10-026
Program
Kuyakhanya
Employment Type
Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)
Job Grade
Officer I (11)
Reporting To
Community Engagement, Lead
Location
Port Shepstone, South Africa
JOb Purpose
Manage and implement community engagement activities for the Kuyakhanya project, coordinate community outreach efforts, build partnerships with local organizations, and foster relationships with community members across all Kuyakhanya districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver and track community outreach and mobilization efforts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and propose improvements
- Support the CE Lead in preparing reports, impact summaries, and documentation for stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support field teams in managing local activities and stakeholder relationships.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen community engagement initiatives at district sites.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of community engagement strategies under the guidance of the CE Lead.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret feedback from outreach activities to inform project planning.
- Troubleshoot and provide technical support to the field staff implementing activities.
- Coordinate administrative tasks for the CE unit, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Organize and facilitate weekly planning and review sessions with field teams to ensure effective execution of tasks and priorities
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
Required Experience
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience in the NGO sector, preferably in community engagement.
- Knowledge of community engagement approaches, tools, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with community-based organisations.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence with at least 2 years’ driving experience; willingness to travel extensively.
Required Skills
- Ability to foster strong relationships with project stakeholders and internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Fluency in English and IsiZulu (local language).
- Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
- Organised and detail-oriented, and a problem solver who is an independent thinker.
- Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of rural community dynamics and able to work with limited resources.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
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