Community Projects Manager - Hybrid, Public Sector Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Community impact

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee community-focused initiatives in the public sector and non-profit space. You will coordinate with government agencies, manage plans, budgets, and risks, and lead diverse teams in a hybrid work setting across the Free State.

The role emphasizes delivering impact on local infrastructure and services, with collaboration across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, ideally in public sector or community initiatives.
• Strong understanding of PM principles and methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and successful delivery of community-focused projects.
• Coordinate with local government agencies, community leaders, and internal teams to define project objectives and scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication among all project stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and effective management of project teams and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee community-focused initiatives in the public sector and non-profit space. You will coordinate with government agencies, manage plans, budgets, and risks, and lead diverse teams in a hybrid work setting across the Free State.

The role emphasizes delivering impact on local infrastructure and services, with collaboration across departments and external partners.