Community Programs Assistant — Admin & Impact

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Entry-level role in nonprofit

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly organized Program Assistant to support Development Initiatives. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the program team, ensuring smooth project execution and effective documentation.

You will coordinate meetings, manage communications, and assist with logistics for workshops and community activities. This entry-level position offers hands-on nonprofit experience and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a certificate or diploma in administration or related field is advantageous.
• Proven administrative or secretarial experience in an office environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a busy environment.
• Commitment to supporting community development in the Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the program team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Assist in preparing program documents, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate logistics for program activities, workshops, and events in Queenstown.
• Maintain program databases and filing systems for accuracy and accessibility.
• Support communication efforts with beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation data collection and entry.
• Handle general office duties to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Certificate or diploma in administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly organized Program Assistant to support Development Initiatives. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the program team, ensuring smooth project execution and effective documentation.

You will coordinate meetings, manage communications, and assist with logistics for workshops and community activities. This entry-level position offers hands-on nonprofit experience and the chance to contribute to