Community Development Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth

Leadership development

Impactful development in Vereeniging

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Community Development Manager to lead initiatives in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on strategic planning, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement to drive social and economic development within the community.

You will bridge organizational goals with community needs, manage a team of development professionals, and oversee budgets while collaborating with local government, businesses, and residents to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in community development, urban planning, or a related management field.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working with diverse community groups and understanding their needs.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, managing remote teams and in-person initiatives.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for community development projects, aligning with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government, community organizations, businesses, and residents.
• Identify community needs and opportunities, and design innovative programs to address them.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of community development professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate project impact, reporting on outcomes and recommending improvements.

Skills

Community development

Urban planning

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Development Studies

Public Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Community Development Manager to lead initiatives in Vereeniging . This role is central to fostering positive social and economic development within the community. You will be responsible for strategic planning, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement to address community needs and build sustainable solutions. This position requires a dynamic leader who can effectively bridge organizational objectives with community aspirations, working across both remote planning and hands‑on field activities to drive meaningful change in Gauteng . Success in this role hinges on strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to community empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for community development projects, aligning with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government, community organizations, businesses, and residents.
• Identify community needs and opportunities, and design innovative programs to address them.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of community development professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate project impact, reporting on outcomes and recommending improvements.

Requirements

• Proven track record in community development , urban planning, or a related management field.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working with diverse community groups and understanding their needs.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment , managing remote teams and in-person initiatives.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering enhanced work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The chance to shape and drive impactful development projects in Vereeniging .
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to sustainable community progress.