Community Development Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Randburg

Professional development opportunities

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Program Manager - Community Development to lead end-to-end community initiatives on-site. The role requires strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and strong budgeting oversight to align with organizational goals.

Ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in program management within the non-profit or social sector, with proven leadership and financial management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in program management with a focus on community development.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing complex social programs.
• Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and grant reporting.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and standard office applications.
• Experience in the South African context, Gauteng region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of community development programs from concept to evaluation.
• Develop strategic plans and operational frameworks for program initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, government, partners, and funders.
• Lead and mentor program officers and support staff; foster high performance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to promote program impact.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
• Represent the organization at relevant forums and events.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Forecasting

Education

Master’s degree in Community Development or related field

Tools

Project management software

MS Office / Office applications

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Program Manager - Community Development to lead end-to-end community initiatives on-site. The role requires strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and strong budgeting oversight to align with organizational goals.

Ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in program management within the non-profit or social sector, with proven leadership and financial management capabilities.