Impactful Community Development Project Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Vereeniging

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will drive projects from planning through evaluation, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality outcomes with stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in the sector, with strong leadership, budgeting and communication skills. On-site work in Vereeniging is required with a collaborative team and opportunity to make a tangible social

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience, ideally in non-profit/community development.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize community development projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of project team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including community members, local authorities, and the organization's management.
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables and outcomes.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will drive projects from planning through evaluation, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality outcomes with stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in the sector, with strong leadership, budgeting and communication skills. On-site work in Vereeniging is required with a collaborative team and opportunity to make a tangible social