Impact Venture Coach | Sandton Incubator Mentor

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract

Networking opportunities

Impact-focused NGO ecosystem

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Social Entrepreneurship Coach to mentor nascent ventures. You will guide business model design, impact frameworks, and market strategies, while coordinating workshops and linking entrepreneurs with mentors and funding sources.

The role emphasizes one-on-one coaching, network-building, and program development within a dynamic nonprofit incubator focused on social innovation and scalable impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in entrepreneurship, business development, or venture capital, preferably with social impact.
• Strong understanding of business principles and sustainability.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Experience guiding business planning and strategy development.
• Experience with impact measurement and social enterprises.
• Knowledge of Sandton, Gauteng entrepreneurial ecosystem is a plus.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to social entrepreneurs in the Sandton area.
• Assist entrepreneurs in developing robust business plans and social impact frameworks.
• Guide entrepreneurs through market research, financial planning, and funding strategies.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on key entrepreneurship topics.
• Connect entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and strategic partners.
• Help entrepreneurs articulate their unique value proposition and impact.
• Monitor progress of coached ventures and provide ongoing support.
• Contribute to development and refinement of the incubation program curriculum.
• Stay current with trends in social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment for entrepreneurs.

Skills

Entrepreneurship experience

Business development

Venture capital knowledge

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Social Entrepreneurship Coach to mentor nascent ventures. You will guide business model design, impact frameworks, and market strategies, while coordinating workshops and linking entrepreneurs with mentors and funding sources.

The role emphasizes one-on-one coaching, network-building, and program development within a dynamic nonprofit incubator focused on social innovation and scalable impact.