Durban Social Impact Project Manager

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading non-profit organization in Durban to recruit an experienced Project Manager. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while achieving measurable community impact.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, PM methodology knowledge (PRINCE2, Agile), and a passion for social development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, PM).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience in non-profit or development sector preferred.
• Solid understanding of PM methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile).
• PMP cert is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of social impact projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, goals, timelines, and resources.
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient allocation of funds.
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Prepare status reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences / Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading non-profit organization in Durban to recruit an experienced Project Manager. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while achieving measurable community impact.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, PM methodology knowledge (PRINCE2, Agile), and a passion for social development.