Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Community impact in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic CSR Manager for our Sandton office to drive impactful initiatives. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote coordination to forge strong corporate partnerships and deliver measurable social impact.

You will develop and execute CSR strategies, manage relationships, and oversee collaborative projects that align with our mission and partners' objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CSR, partnership management, or corporate relations.
• Proven track record of developing and managing successful corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and social impact principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, demonstrating self-management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive CSR strategies in collaboration with corporate partners.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key corporate stakeholders interested in social impact.
• Design and manage joint projects that align with partner CSR objectives and organizational mission.
• Track and report on the impact and outcomes of CSR initiatives to partners and internal teams.
• Stay abreast of CSR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Organize events and communications to promote CSR partnerships and achievements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major non-profit organization, is seeking a strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager to drive impactful initiatives from their Sandton office. This role is pivotal in forging strong partnerships with corporate entities, aligning their CSR goals with our organization's mission, and maximizing mutual benefit. You will be responsible for developing and executing CSR strategies, managing corporate relationships, and ensuring the successful implementation of collaborative projects that create tangible social impact. This hybrid role requires both on-site engagement and remote coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive CSR strategies in collaboration with corporate partners.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key corporate stakeholders interested in social impact.
• Design and manage joint projects that align with partner CSR objectives and organizational mission.
• Track and report on the impact and outcomes of CSR initiatives to partners and internal teams.
• Stay abreast of CSR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Organize events and communications to promote CSR partnerships and achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CSR, partnership management, or corporate relations.
• Proven track record of developing and managing successful corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and social impact principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, demonstrating self-management and collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry engagement.
• A dynamic hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Significant influence on corporate responsibility and community impact in Sandton.