Cape Town Program Manager — Lead Social Impact & Change

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Make a difference in Western Cape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead social development initiatives in Cape Town. You will manage strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation while overseeing budgets and a dedicated team to uplift communities in the Western Cape.

Strong leadership, M&E expertise, and collaboration with government and NGOs are essential to drive meaningful change and ensure compliance with policies and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience, preferably in Cape Town.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of social development challenges in the Western Cape.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for social development programs in Cape Town.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned programs, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and objectives.
• Manage program budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise program staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and other stakeholders in the Western Cape.
• Monitor program progress, conduct impact assessments, and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing and proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational policies.
• Represent the organization at relevant forums and conferences in Cape Town and beyond.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Monitoring & evaluation

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead social development initiatives in Cape Town. You will manage strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation while overseeing budgets and a dedicated team to uplift communities in the Western Cape.

Strong leadership, M&E expertise, and collaboration with government and NGOs are essential to drive meaningful change and ensure compliance with policies and reporting requirements.