Community Development PM - Lead High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

PMP certification support

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impactful community projects

Job summary

Placements24's client, a reputable charitable organization in Vereeniging, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead community development initiatives across Gauteng. You will oversee timelines, budgets, and resources, drive planning, execution, and reporting to donors and community leaders, and manage teams of staff, volunteers, and contractors. The role offers development opportunities, PMP certification support, and the chance to deliver high-impact projects that benefit local communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in non-profit/community development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of community development projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams including staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement processes and vendor management per policies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile

PRINCE2

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Placements24's client, a reputable charitable organization in Vereeniging, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead community development initiatives across Gauteng. You will oversee timelines, budgets, and resources, drive planning, execution, and reporting to donors and community leaders, and manage teams of staff, volunteers, and contractors. The role offers development opportunities, PMP certification support, and the chance to deliver high-impact projects that benefit local communities.