Social mobiliser (x2) – Metro East (Khayelitsha sub-district) Fixed term assignment (Reporting to Programmes Officer)

Key responsibilities

Demand creation

• Support the HAST/MCWH/HP team in educating young people on SRH, HIV prevention, and gender-based violence prevention.
• Mobilise youth through calendar events, including HIV testing, PrEP uptake, and other SRH services.
• Create demand using community events, radio, and outreach programmes across different settings.
• Conduct health talks and dialogues in selected facilities to support youth programmes.
• Distribute IEC materials regularly to young people.
• Support district DOE with the rollout of Soul Buddyz Clubs.

Co-ordination and monitoring of projects

Soul Buddyz Clubs

• Recruit and register Soul Buddyz Clubs.
• Implement advocacy with provincial and local government via the Raising Voices coalition.
• Collect attendance registers and forms from clubs.
• Distribute tools and resources to clubs.
• Ensure clubs meet weekly and report attendance as required by Soul City.
• Develop club activity plans with the programme officer.
• Facilitate face-to-face and remote coaching sessions twice a month.
• Document all coaching sessions and club activities.
• Identify participation challenges and intervene to prevent dropouts.
• Track attendance and support club visibility on social media.
• Submit monthly progress reports.

Youth Zones / AYFS

• Support the AYFS Champion in implementing the Youth Zone programme in identified facilities using AYFS tools.
• Track client referrals, SRH screenings, and PrEP uptake.
• Assist with organising quarterly youth campaign events aligned with the NDoH calendar.
• Ensure accurate data collection and compliance with Soul City and DoH M&E standards.
• Compile monthly reports using agreed M&E templates.
• Capture and share visual/audio content with the communications department.
• Submit monthly reports to supervisors.

Stakeholder management

• Identify key stakeholders who can help meet club objectives.
• Network with local partners to support and promote club activities.
• Facilitate club meetings with key decision-makers.

General

• Prepare reports using the correct templates when required.
• Work closely with the programme officer to align club activities with broader programmes.
• Explore new ways to meet programme objectives.
• Monitor club participation and reduce dropout risks.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric required; post-matric qualification is an advantage.
• Experience and understanding of gender, children, and young women’s issues is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community development or activism.
• Understanding of advocacy work and a commitment to gender equality.

Competencies

• Strong dedication and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with limited need for supervision.
• Performs well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Effective team player.
• Knowledgeable about development, gender issues, and local advocacy networks.
• Understands how advocacy drives social change.

This is an internal and external advert!

This is an EE position. Preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 16:30

Please forward your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@soulcity.org.za

NB: Clearly indicate the province you are applying for in your e-mail subject.