Onsite Social Impact Program Manager: Youth Education (Welkom)

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Career advancement

On-site role in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Program Manager in Welkom, Free State, to lead education-focused programs for underserved youth. You will oversee planning, implementation and evaluation, while managing staff, partners and resources on-site.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills to improve learning outcomes and community impact in Welkom and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience in education or non-profit sectors.
• Proven ability to lead project implementation and teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting and financial oversight.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and ongoing management of social impact programs for youth education in Welkom.
• Supervise and mentor program staff and foster a high-performing team.
• Build partnerships with local schools, community centers and stakeholders.
• Develop curricula and resources aligned with best practices and community needs.
• Monitor activities, collect data and evaluate outcomes for impact.
• Manage program budgets and ensure responsible resource use.
• Prepare progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and forums.
• Advocate for participant needs and contribute to broader social impact strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and external regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Data collection/analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Social Sciences/Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Program Manager in Welkom, Free State, to lead education-focused programs for underserved youth. You will oversee planning, implementation and evaluation, while managing staff, partners and resources on-site.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills to improve learning outcomes and community impact in Welkom and surrounding areas.