Impact-Driven Project Manager for Community Development

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a prominent non-profit to hire a Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring projects that improve education, health, and economic opportunities while engaging stakeholders and ensuring grants compliance.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of project management experience in non-profit contexts, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the non-profit or community development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in education, health, poverty alleviation, or similar areas.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and participatory approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for community development programs from needs assessment to reporting.
• Develop project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Engage with community members, leaders, government agencies, and stakeholders for buy-in.
• Oversee implementation, ensuring activities are effective and compliant with grants.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and address challenges.
• Manage project budgets and reporting to donors.
• Develop and implement stakeholder communications strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new projects.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

Placements24 partners with a prominent non-profit to hire a Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring projects that improve education, health, and economic opportunities while engaging stakeholders and ensuring grants compliance.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of project management experience in non-profit contexts, with strong