Community Impact Project Manager – Sustainable Development

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Travel allowances for project-related事

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for a non-profit focused on socio-economic upliftment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will plan, implement, and monitor sustainable development initiatives spanning education, skills development and local economic empowerment.

You will engage with diverse community groups, donors and local authorities to deliver measurable outcomes while managing budgets and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, social sciences, public administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with emphasis on sustainable development or community programs.
• Proven donor-funded project management and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from needs assessment to completion and evaluation.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Manage relationships with community stakeholders, local government and partners.
• Ensure projects meet goals and deliver measurable community impact.
• Monitor progress with KPIs; manage risks and issues.
• Prepare regular progress reports, financial statements and donor reports.
• Facilitate community engagement sessions, workshops and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies, funding requirements and regulations.
• Manage project budgets with transparent use of funds.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & finance

Donor reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies or related

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for a non-profit focused on socio-economic upliftment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will plan, implement, and monitor sustainable development initiatives spanning education, skills development and local economic empowerment.

You will engage with diverse community groups, donors and local authorities to deliver measurable outcomes while managing budgets and ensuring compliance.