Csi Coordinator

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town seeks a passionate individual to lead their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) portfolio. This role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing various initiatives that make a meaningful difference in communities. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 certificate and at least 2 years of experience in project management, demonstrating exceptional communication and budgeting skills. This position is based fully in-office and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of successful experience in project-based programs.
• Experience in Corporate Social Investment environments is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, with own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual CSI strategy.
• Plan and report on the Ubübele Schools programme.
• Coordinate other internal CSI initiatives, including volunteerism and donations.
• Manage the communication plan for all initiatives.
• Propose and manage budgets for CSI projects.

Skills

Project planning and implementation

Exceptional communication skills

Budgeting and management

Strong service & detail orientation

Education

Grade 12 Certificate / Matric

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for someone who is passionate and a driven individual to lead our CSI portfolio.

At Ackermans, we’re looking for a changemaker to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor our Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programmes ensuring every initiative makes a real difference in the communities we serve. We’re a fully in‑office team.

This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 Certificate / Matric
• Preferred: Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Project planning and implementation
• General CSI landscape and charitable organisations within South Africa
• Early Childhood Development and social investment organisations related to women and children
• Reporting and verification processes relevant to CSI and BBBEE Reporting
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written across all levels - must have a proven track record with writing progress report
• Budgeting; input, tracking and overall management
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent prioritisation skills
• Resilient in delivering outcomes
• Assertive with high levels of drive and initiative
• Strong service & detail orientation
• Sound planning, organising and time management skills
• Proficiency in relevant computer programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years successful experience in the planning, co‑ordination, and implementation of multiple project‑based programs
• Preferred: Experience working within a Corporate Social Investment team or environment
• Proven track record in growing and sustaining CSI programmes, including but not limited to community‑based projects, voluntary CSI for employees, donations and sponsorships
• Experience in sourcing and managing partners and suppliers to successfully implement CSI programmes and projects
• Successful track record in recommending and managing budgets

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license, with own vehicle preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input into the annual Ackermans CSI strategy and implementation plan
• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on the Ackermans CSI flagship Ubübele Schools early childhood development programme, which includes local travel to schools and partners
• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on all other internal Ackermans CSI initiatives; including but not limited to International Nelson Mandela Day, employee volunteerism, donations and sponsorships, winter drives, etc. (This includes local travel to facilitate implementation and attend necessary engagements)
• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Ackermans Ubübele communication plan, ensuring maximum communication of all initiatives through the appropriate channels, i.e. radio, print, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Report on the progress and outcomes of all Ackermans CSI activities
• Propose, coordinate, and manage budgets allocated to Ackermans CSI projects
• Manage the administration requirements of the overall Ackermans CSI Programme