Hybrid Social Impact Program Lead – Upington

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid position

Professional development opportunities

Retirement fund

Medical aid contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a leading foundation in recruiting a Social Impact Program Manager for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on strategy, delivery, and evaluation of community development initiatives.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, engage with local authorities and beneficiaries, and measure impact to ensure sustainable change. This hybrid position blends fieldwork with office planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management.
• Proven track record of managing complex social impact programs.
• Strong understanding of impact measurement and evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic social impact programs aligned with organisational goals.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members and authorities.
• Oversee program implementation, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure impact.
• Prepare regular program reports for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Development Studies / Public Administration / Social Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is supporting a leading foundation in recruiting a Social Impact Program Manager for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on strategy, delivery, and evaluation of community development initiatives.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, engage with local authorities and beneficiaries, and measure impact to ensure sustainable change. This hybrid position blends fieldwork with office planning.