Impact-Driven Community Programs Lead (Tembisa)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Program Development Officer based in Tembisa, Gauteng. This hands-on role designs, implements, and evaluates community programs, identifying needs and developing innovative solutions to measure impact and sustainability.

You will build partnerships with stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, monitor data for reporting to donors, and support fundraising. A social sciences or development background is preferred; experience in non-profit sector and

Qualifications

• Minimum of experience in program development within the non-profit sector.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proposal writing and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders in Gauteng/Tembisa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to identify community needs and opportunities for program intervention.
• Design, develop, and document new program proposals and existing program enhancements.
• Oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Monitor program activities and collect data for impact assessment and reporting to donors and management.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines within the Charity & Voluntary sector.
• Prepare regular reports on program progress, outcomes, and financial expenditures.
• Contribute to fundraising by providing program-related information and justifications.

Skills

Needs assessments

Feasibility studies

Program design

Proposal writing

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Program Development Officer based in Tembisa, Gauteng. This hands-on role designs, implements, and evaluates community programs, identifying needs and developing innovative solutions to measure impact and sustainability.

You will build partnerships with stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, monitor data for reporting to donors, and support fundraising. A social sciences or development background is preferred; experience in non-profit sector and