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CityMenderSA Ambassadors

The CityMenderSA Ambassador Program empowers young leaders across South Africa’s 257 municipalities to champion better service delivery in their communities. Ambassadors promote the platform, help residents and organisations use it effectively, and act as a bridge between the public, municipalities, and CityMenderSA. They also gain valuable leadership, civic-tech, and community engagement experience — strengthening their CVs while earning commission from donations, sponsorships, advertising, and municipal sign-ups.

✅ Requirements for Ambassadors

Eligibility

  • Age 18–35

  • Resident of (or directly connected to) the municipality/district they represent

  • Passion for community service, technology, and accountability

Skills and Qualities

  • Strong communication and networking skills

  • Reliable and self-motivated

  • Comfortable with digital tools, social media, and mobile apps

  • Ability to engage with residents, councillors, local organisations, and municipalities

  • Leadership potential with an interest in civic innovation

Commitments

  • Actively promote CityMenderSA in their community (events, social media, word of mouth)

  • Support residents in reporting issues and updating progress

  • Onboard community organisations and municipalities onto dashboards

  • Help secure local sponsorships and partnerships

  • Provide quarterly updates to the CityMenderSA coordination team

  • Represent CityMenderSA positively and uphold its values of transparency and accountability

What Ambassadors Receive

  • Certificate of Ambassadorship (renewable annually)

  • Commission on revenue streams (donations, sponsorships, advertising, sign-ups)

  • Training and support from the national coordination team

  • Recognition on the CityMenderSA platform and social media

  • Opportunities for leadership growth, awards, and internships

✨ “Be part of South Africa’s first AI-powered civic-tech movement — changing service delivery, one city at a time.”

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