SayPro Job Description

Title: Human Settlement Strategic Partnerships Officer

Department: SayPro Chiefs Strategic Partnerships Office
Reports to: Director of Strategic Settlement Initiatives
Location: SayPro Website (Digital) and/or Neftalopolis (Hybrid/Onsite Coordination)
Engagement Type: Full-Time | Digital or Hybrid (Onsite Coordination as Needed)

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Position Overview

The Human Settlement Strategic Partnerships Officer plays a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and execution of community-driven human settlement initiatives under the SayPro Chiefs Strategic Partnerships Office. This role requires a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in a multi-stakeholder environment involving Chiefs, government actors, private sector developers, and grassroots communities. The officer will leverage SayPro’s digital ecosystem to ensure transparent, inclusive, and impactful human settlement projects.

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Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Execution
  Coordinate and execute human settlement projects using SayPro’s digital tools, dashboards, and stakeholder engagement platforms.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
  Cultivate and manage partnerships with traditional authorities, community groups, municipal stakeholders, and private developers to align on project goals and ensure culturally appropriate implementation.
• Technical Documentation & Planning
  Prepare and maintain technical reports, strategic proposals, budgeting plans, and implementation timelines using standardized SayPro templates and documentation tools.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  Track project milestones and update the SayPro Strategic Royalty Database with real-time data on progress, community feedback, and funding outcomes.
• Consultation Facilitation
  Organize and facilitate structured consultations, workshops, and meetings with SayPro Chiefs, policy leaders, and development partners to assess local needs and align on project design.
• Knowledge Sharing & Innovation
  Identify and document best practices and case studies for replication in SayPro Monthly and other strategic knowledge platforms.

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Qualifications & Competencies

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management, or related fields.
• 3+ years’ experience in stakeholder coordination, project implementation, or community development.
• Strong knowledge of traditional leadership structures and community-based planning approaches.
• Digital fluency and comfort using cloud-based tools, collaborative platforms, and GIS/mapping applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with or reporting to traditional authorities or municipal development offices.
• Familiarity with SayPro’s mission, tools, and community frameworks.
• Fluency in multiple languages spoken in SayPro’s operational areas.

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Impact of the Role

This role contributes directly to the success of SayPro’s Human Settlement Implementation Strategy, ensuring traditional leadership remains central in development processes. It supports the creation of scalable, culturally grounded settlement models that promote dignity, sustainability, and social equity.

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Work Environment & Flexibility

• Digital: Majority of work is conducted via SayPro’s integrated online workspace.
• Hybrid/Onsite: Periodic field coordination in Neftalopolis or other project locations may be required.
• Flexible scheduling aligned with community consultation needs and stakeholder availability.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and motivation letter via the SayPro Website www.saypro.online under the “Careers” section. Early applications are encouraged as screening is conducted on a rolling basis.