Social mobilisers (x2) – Gauteng Ekurhuleni East (Daveyton & Etwatwa) – Fixed term assignment (reporting to Programmes Officer)

Key responsibilities

Demand creation

• Support the HAST/MCWH/HP team in educating youth on SRH, HIV prevention, and gender-based violence prevention.
• Mobilise young people through events that promote HIV testing, PrEP uptake, and other SRH services.
• Drive demand via outreach programmes, radio, and community events.
• Conduct health talks and community dialogues at key health facilities.
• Distribute IEC materials to youth on a continuous basis.
• Assist the district DOE in setting up Soul Buddyz Clubs.

Co-ordination and monitoring of projects

Soul Buddyz Clubs

• Lead club recruitment and registration.
• Implement advocacy efforts through the Raising Voices coalition with local and provincial government.
• Collect club registration forms and attendance registers.
• Distribute resources to clubs and ensure consistent weekly meetings.
• Plan and develop club activities alongside the programme officer.
• Facilitate in-person and remote coaching sessions twice a month.
• Maintain records of all coaching and club activities.
• Identify and mitigate issues affecting member participation.
• Track member attendance and support club visibility on social media.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports.

Youth Zones / AYFS

• Work with the programme officer to support AYFS Champions using AYFS monitoring tools.
• Track referred clients for SRH services and PrEP uptake.
• Help organise quarterly youth campaign events linked to the NDoH calendar.
• Ensure compliance with Soul City and DoH M&E standards for data collection.
• Compile data and report monthly using standard M&E templates.
• Capture and share visual/audio content with the communications team.
• Report progress monthly to supervisors.

Stakeholder management

• Identify key community stakeholders who can support club objectives.
• Engage and network with local partners to support club visibility and success.
• Facilitate meetings between clubs and local influencers or authorities.

General

• Prepare reports in the correct format when required.
• Collaborate closely with the programme officer to integrate efforts into broader projects.
• Explore new strategies and innovations to meet programme targets.
• Monitor club participation and reduce dropout risk.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric qualification is required; post-matric qualification is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of gender, youth, and children’s issues is essential.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community mobilisation or activism.
• Knowledge of and passion for advocacy and gender equality.

Competencies

• Committed, focused, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Shows initiative and takes responsibility for tasks.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Understands development, gender, and advocacy issues.
• Connected with CBOs and NGOs in advocacy work.
• Believes in advocacy as a force for 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.