Social mobilisers (x3) – KZN iLembe (Mandeni, Ndwendwe & KwaDukuza) – 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 youth via calendar events offering HIV testing, PrEP, and other SRH services.
• Generate demand through platforms like radio shows, community events, and outreach.
• Deliver health talks and run community dialogues in selected health facilities.
• Continuously distribute IEC materials to young people.
• Assist the district DOE with the rollout of Soul Buddyz Clubs.

Co-ordination and monitoring of projects

Soul Buddyz Clubs

• Lead the recruitment and registration of Soul Buddyz Clubs.
• Conduct Raising Voices coalition advocacy with local/provincial government.
• Collect attendance and registration data from clubs.
• Distribute relevant tools and resources.
• Ensure clubs meet weekly and submit attendance reports.
• Plan monthly/quarterly activities with the programme officer.
• Hold in-person and remote coaching sessions twice a month.
• Document all coaching and club activities.
• Identify issues causing low participation and implement solutions.
• Monitor attendance and increase visibility on social media.
• Submit monthly progress reports.

Youth Zones / AYFS

• Work with the programme officer to support AYFS Champions using standard tools.
• Track referrals, screenings, and PrEP initiation in target facilities.
• Organise youth campaign events quarterly, following the NDoH calendar.
• Ensure accurate data collection aligned with Soul City and DoH M&E standards.
• Compile data and produce reports using the agreed templates.
• Capture audio and visual content for the communications team.
• Report monthly to supervisors.

Stakeholder management

• Identify key stakeholders to support club outcomes.
• Engage local networks to back and promote club activities.
• Coordinate meetings between clubs and key local influencers.

General

• Complete reports in the required formats as needed.
• Work closely with the programme officer to integrate club efforts into broader projects.
• Seek creative and impactful approaches to programme delivery.
• Monitor participation levels and take action to reduce dropout rates.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric qualification required; post-matric advantageous.
• Experience and knowledge of gender, children, and young women’s issues is essential.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community development or activism.
• Understanding of and passion for advocacy and gender equality.

Competencies

• Reliable and highly committed.
• Detail-focused and self-motivated.
• Works independently and meets deadlines under pressure.
• Shows initiative and takes responsibility.
• Good team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of local development and gender dynamics.
• Connected to advocacy and CBO/NGO networks.
• Sees advocacy as a driver of social progress.

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.