Alumni Community Associate: Johannesburg

About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: 347k+ graduates since 2020 257k youth in work 31k youth starting own ventures 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. Role Summary ALX Africa is seeking a dynamic and passionate Community Associate to help build, nurture, and scale a thriving alumni community in South Africa. This role will support the Alumni Community, a network of 20,000+ graduates across our programmes. The successful candidate will catalyse powerful, transformative shared experiences and enduring relationships, while also supporting networking initiatives, career development services, and digital community engagement. You will ensure that alumni stay connected, supported, and empowered to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the broader ALX ecosystem. This role requires a community builder with exceptional interpersonal skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to operate across multiple platforms and stakeholder groups simultaneously. Occasional weekend availability will be required for major alumni events. Specific Responsibilities 1. Community Building Engagement Design and execute community engagement initiatives that build meaningful connections, brand and recruitment — including 1-on-1 outreach, group activations, and in-person experiences. Actively engage with alumni across platforms, including the e-Hub Portal, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Instagram, building authentic relationships and maintaining consistent touchpoints. Support the growth of alumni initiatives and local networking groups across the South African region. Build simple systems and feedback loops that help alumni feel heard, enabling two-way communication with the ALX South Africa team. Support the community ambassador program that further community building and recruitment. 2. Events Experience Design Assist in planning and coordinating alumni events, workshops, career networking sessions, and in-person industry activations — including weekly online events and in-person gatherings. Manage event logistics end-to-end, including communication, scheduling, venue coordination, and post-event follow-up. Support the delivery of professional readiness workshops such as mock interviews, CV/LinkedIn/GitHub critiques, and fireside chats with industry practitioners. Organise and participate in hackathons, panel events, and other high-impact community moments that reinforce the ALX brand and values. Support organising alumni for key events to showcase ALX quality 3. Career Support Alumni Networking Ass ... (truncated, view full listing at source)