Hybrid Strategic Programme Lead – Community Empowerment

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Impactful community projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead community empowerment initiatives across the region. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work to drive strategic design, implementation and evaluation of programmes.

You will manage budgets, mentor officers, build partnerships with government and NGOs, monitor impact, and develop funding opportunities to sustain outcomes.

Qualifications

• This role requires significant programme management experience in the non-profit sector.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with budgets and financial oversight is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, design and execution of empowerment programmes.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial accountability across programmes.
• Mentor a team of programme officers and coordinators.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor impact, collect data and produce regular reports.
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposals.
• Deliver programmes effectively to meet objectives and maximise community benefit.
• Facilitate workshops and represent the organisation externally.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Development Studies

Tools

Project management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead community empowerment initiatives across the region. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work to drive strategic design, implementation and evaluation of programmes.

You will manage budgets, mentor officers, build partnerships with government and NGOs, monitor impact, and develop funding opportunities to sustain outcomes.