Impact-Driven Social Enterprise Growth Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng invites applications for a Social Enterprise Development Lead to identify, incubate, and scale ventures that address community needs while generating revenue. You will mentor founders, develop business plans, and connect ventures with funding and markets.

The role requires 5+ years in social enterprise development or related fields, with strong planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impact in the Vereeniging region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social enterprise development, entrepreneurship support, or impact investing.
• Proven track record in nurturing and scaling new ventures, preferably in Gauteng.
• Strong business planning, financial management, and market analysis skills.
• Excellent mentorship, coaching and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and select promising social enterprise concepts and entrepreneurs in Vereeniging.
• Provide business development support, mentorship, and training to social enterprise founders.
• Develop and implement business plans, financial models, and operational strategies for social ventures.
• Facilitate access to funding, including grants, loans, and impact investments.
• Connect social enterprises with market opportunities, potential partners, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee performance and impact measurement of supported social enterprises.
• Organize workshops, networking events, and pitch competitions to foster the social enterprise ecosystem in Gauteng.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for potential social ventures.
• Stay abreast of trends and best practices in social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and contribute to policy advocacy for social enterprise development.

Skills

Networking skills

Mentorship

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng invites applications for a Social Enterprise Development Lead to identify, incubate, and scale ventures that address community needs while generating revenue. You will mentor founders, develop business plans, and connect ventures with funding and markets.

The role requires 5+ years in social enterprise development or related fields, with strong planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impact in the Vereeniging region.