Social Mobiliser (x1) – Gauteng Ekurhuleni East (Kwa-Thema) - Fixed term assignment – to end 31 March 2027 (Reporting to the Programmes Officer)

Key Responsibilities

Demand Creation

• Support the HAST/MCWH/HP team with implementing the project in relation to educating young people on SRH and HIV prevention, and gender-based violence prevention.
• Support with the mobilisation of youth through calendar events for HIV testing and other SRH services, including PrEP uptake.
• Create demand through different platforms – community events, radio shows, outreach programmes – across different channels and settings.
• Conduct health talks and community dialogues in selected facilities in support of HAST/MCWH/HP youth programmes.
• Distribute IEC materials on a continuous basis to young people.
• Support the district DOE with rolling out Soul Buddyz Clubs in the district and province.

Co-ordination and Monitoring of Projects

Soul Buddyz Clubs

• Implement the recruitment and registration of Soul Buddyz Clubs.
• Implement Raising Voices coalition advocacy with provincial and local government.
• Collect attendance registers and registration forms from clubs.
• Distribute relevant tools to clubs.
• Ensure that clubs allocated to them meet weekly and report their attendance appropriately as required by Soul City.
• Develop monthly/quarterly club activities in consultation with the Programme Officer.
• Conduct weekly face-to-face and remote coaching sessions twice a month with Soul Buddyz Club members.
• Document all coaching sessions and other club activities.
• Identify challenges faced by clubs that may impact participation and identify appropriate interventions to mitigate dropouts.
• Track attendance of club activities by members.
• Ensure clubs' social media action and visibility.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports.

Youth Zones/AYFS

• In collaboration with the Programme Officer, support the AYFS Champion in implementing the Youth Zone programme in identified health facilities using the AYFS monitoring tool.
• Track information in facilities of clients referred for comprehensive SRH services, screened, offered, and initiated on PrEP.
• Support the Programme Officers to organise youth campaign events in the district based on the NDoH calendar (1 per quarter).
• Ensure that data collected is captured correctly and meets the required M&E standards as provided by Soul City and the Department of Health.
• Collate captured data into a monthly report using agreed M&E templates.
• Capture visual and audio footage of various activities and share with the communications department for posting.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to immediate supervisors.

Stakeholder Management

• Identify key stakeholders who can contribute to meeting the club's objectives.
• Network with local stakeholders to support and profile the work of the clubs.
• Facilitate club meetings with key decision makers.

General

• Prepare reports as and when required using the correct templates.
• Work closely with the Programme Officer to ensure club activities are seamlessly integrated into Soul City programmes.
• Identify innovative ways and opportunities to meet programme objectives.
• Monitor and keep track of club member participation and mitigate against dropout.

Qualifications and Experience

• A matric qualification. Post-matric qualification advantageous.
• Experience and understanding of gender, children and young women sector issues is essential.
• At least 2 years' experience in community development/activism.
• An understanding of advocacy work.
• Commitment to activism for gender equality.

Competencies

• Dedication and commitment.
• Able to pay attention to detail.
• A self-starter, able to work with limited supervision.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to use own initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Good team player.
• Understanding of development and related issues.
• Understanding of gender issues.
• Knowledge of CBOs and NGO networks engaged in advocacy.
• Understanding of the role and potential of advocacy in bringing about 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, 30 April 2026 at 16h30

Please forward your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@soulcity.org.za
NB: Clearly indicate the area you are applying for in your e-mail subject.