Social mobilisers (x3) – John Taolo Gaetsewe (Joe Morolong & Ga-Segonyana) – 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 for calendar events including HIV testing, PrEP uptake, and other SRH services.
• Create demand through platforms like community events, radio, and outreach programmes.
• Conduct health talks and community dialogues in selected facilities.
• Distribute IEC materials on an ongoing basis to young people.
• Assist the district DOE in rolling out Soul Buddyz Clubs.

Co-ordination and monitoring of projects

Soul Buddyz Clubs

• Recruit and register Soul Buddyz Clubs.
• Implement advocacy initiatives with provincial and local government through Raising Voices coalition.
• Collect registration forms and attendance records.
• Distribute necessary tools to clubs and monitor their use.
• Ensure regular weekly meetings and proper reporting from clubs.
• Collaborate with the programme officer to plan club activities monthly/quarterly.
• Hold face-to-face and remote coaching sessions twice per month.
• Document all coaching and club activities.
• Identify and address participation challenges to prevent dropouts.
• Track member attendance and increase club visibility on social media.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports.

Youth Zones / AYFS

• Support the AYFS Champion in rolling out the Youth Zone programme using AYFS monitoring tools.
• Track referrals, screening, and PrEP initiation at health facilities.
• Assist with organising quarterly youth campaigns aligned with the NDoH calendar.
• Ensure accurate data collection and compliance with M&E standards from Soul City and DoH.
• Compile and submit monthly reports using agreed templates.
• Capture visual/audio content and share with the communications team.
• Submit reports to immediate supervisors.

Stakeholder management

• Identify stakeholders that support club goals.
• Build networks to support and promote club initiatives.
• Facilitate engagements between clubs and local decision-makers.

General

• Prepare reports using the correct templates as needed.
• Coordinate closely with the programme officer to align efforts.
• Look for new and creative ways to meet programme objectives.
• Track participation and work to minimise dropouts.

Qualifications and experience

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

Competencies

• Committed and detail-oriented.
• Independent and proactive.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Takes initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Effective team collaborator.
• Understands development and gender issues.
• Familiar with CBOs and NGOs involved in advocacy.
• Sees advocacy as a tool for 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.