Community Engagement Specialist - Garden Route

TooMuchWifi is a leading provider of fast, reliable, and affordable internet connectivity to aspirational communities in South Africa.  We are a fast-growing company with a great culture that encapsulates our values: Accountability, Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Hard Work.  

We care deeply about our dedicated and hardworking team, as well as the communities we serve.  

Our purpose, mission, and social impact drive and inspire us every day. 

Our working environment is colourful, fun, collaborative, and kind.  We have come a long way and have amazing stories to tell!  

What we offer:

• Health Insurance and Medical Aid benefits
• Comprehensive Life Cover 
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all our staff and their family
• Annual performance bonuses and salary increases
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) for qualifying staff
• Generous time off (annual leave)
• Birthday leave
• Discounted TooMuchWifi internet packages
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events
• Staff loans (interest-free)
• Successful candidate placement referral cash bonus for staff

An energetic and influential individual with existing connections and good standing relationships with community leaders and councils who represent and support the townships of Cape Town.  You need to have the ability to grow and maintain these relationships, implement relevant community based projects initiated by the Company and effectively represent the Company’s brand.

This role reports directly to the Director of Community Engagement and will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all the community engagement efforts for the Company.

• Coordinate and support the Company's Community Engagement efforts. 
• Identify, develop and maintain strong community council and forum relationships.
• Drive collaboration between the Company’s departments and various stakeholders required for relevant community projects.
• Organise and launch events and activities that promote the Company's involvement in the communities, including volunteer initiatives, charitable giving, and sponsorships.
• Assess and track the impact of the Company's Community Engagement efforts and make recommendations for future initiatives. 
• Manage and maintain all community engagement administration, including scheduling of meetings, reporting, minute taking and preparing presentations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of the community initiatives and reporting on output and  outcomes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of Company and Community information.

• Post matric qualification in a relevant field of study will be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills or abilities. 
• Excellent listener and observer. 
• Excels at building relationships and networks.
• Good computer skills to be able to attend to administrative tasks. 
• Own reliable transport.
• The ability to work both independently, or as part of a team.
• Strong ability to adequately represent the Company’s brand in a professional manner when engaging with Community Councils.