Events & Community Engagement Coordinator x1
- Position: Events & Community Engagement Coordinator
- Company: Siyakhana
- Location: Remote (with occasional on-site work when needed)
- Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary (3-month contract)
- Hours: ±10 hours per week
- Pay: R500 – R15,000 per month (varies based on hours, experience, and event load)
This is a flexible, community-focused role ideal for someone who enjoys event coordination, community outreach, and working with schools, volunteers, and local partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and manage a variety of community-focused events:
school tours
gardening workshops
open/community days
small markets
volunteer programmes -
Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers.
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Communicate with schools, partners, NGOs, and community organisations.
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Handle event logistics:
– scheduling
– materials
– set-up and coordination -
Create basic promotional content for events (social posts, flyers, etc.)
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Support small revenue-generating events and community activities.
Requirements
Must-Have Skills
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Strong organisational and communication ability.
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Experience with event planning or coordination (formal or informal).
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Comfortable interacting with:
children
teachers
community members -
Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
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Passion for community development, education, and public engagement.
Nice-to-Have Skills
(Not explicitly stated but inferred)
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Basic social media or design skills (Canva, simple posts).
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Experience with volunteers or community projects.
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Ability to handle light physical duties during event set-up.
Work Conditions & Structure
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Remote role overall, but requires being on-site during events.
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Flexible working hours.
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Approximately 10 hours per week.
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Contract runs for 3 months (temporary position).