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Tired of jargon and work-speak?
We asked our colleagues to explain what they do as if they were talking to a 5-year-old. From helping young people find opportunities to supporting schools, families and communities, every role plays a part in making a difference in children's lives.
Here's what they came up with! ✨
Potholes, water outages and uncollected waste. These are some of the issues that come to people's minds when they think about local government's role in functioning communities, towns and cities. But these services do more than keep municipalities running — they also shape the conditions in which children grow up.
Knowing this, what if we measured the success of our municipalities by how well children are able to grow, learn and thrive?
From water, sanitation and waste removal, to neighbourhood safety, nutrition, public spaces and support for families, many of the conditions that influence child health and development are shaped in the neighbourhoods in which they grow up.
Through decisions about basic service delivery, maternal and child health, alcohol regulation and local food production, municipalities help shape healthier environments for children and families.
What would you like to see your municipality do for children and families?
Read more in our media statement: https://loom.ly/UYybZUM
28/05/2026
📢 Job Opportunity: The Zero Dropout Campaign is looking for a Communications Support Officer to join its team and support day-to-day communications, community engagement, and public-facing coordination.
📝 Type: Contract – 1 Year
📍 Location: Claremont, Cape Town (Hybrid)
📅 Apply by: 19 June 2026
The Zero Dropout Campaign works to prevent school dropout in South Africa by mobilising government, civil society, communities, and families to take collective responsibility for keeping learners in school. Through research, advocacy, and community engagement, the campaign raises awareness of the systemic drivers of dropout and promotes practical solutions.
As the campaign grows its public visibility and engagement, they are looking for a Communications Support Officer who will act as the first line of engagement with the public, manage communication channels, and support broader communications and media coordination.
The role includes managing social media engagement, responding to public queries, supporting media coordination, maintaining safeguarding and consent documentation, and assisting with campaign communications and dissemination.
They’re looking for a communications professional with 1 – 2 years’ experience in community management or public engagement, strong writing skills, excellent organisational ability, and the ability to engage professionally across multiple platforms.
📌 Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.
👉 Click here to learn more about this role and to apply: https://loom.ly/8dlhG-o
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1 Wodin Road, Claremont
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
