Program Manager - Community Initiatives

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Leadership position

Professional development

Sandton location

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Program Manager to oversee community initiatives. You will plan, execute, and evaluate programs, manage budgets, lead project teams, and build partnerships with stakeholders to maximize social impact.

This leadership role requires a results-oriented professional with strong governance, communication, and analytics skills, capable of delivering measurable outcomes for the community and funders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Community Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience, community focus.
• Proven track record of program implementation and evaluation.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and operational frameworks for community programs.
• Oversee the implementation and day-to-day management of multiple initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor program staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and funders.
• Monitor program progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

MPA

MSW

MCD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and motivated Program Manager to oversee key community initiatives in the Sandton area. This leadership role involves planning, executing, and evaluating programs designed to address community needs and enhance social impact. You will manage budgets, lead project teams, build partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure programs achieve their intended outcomes. This position requires a results-oriented individual with strong leadership, project management, and community engagement skills. You will have the opportunity to shape impactful programs that contribute to the betterment of the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and operational frameworks for community programs.
• Oversee the implementation and day-to-day management of multiple initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor program staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and funders.
• Monitor program progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on community-based initiatives.
• Proven track record of successful program implementation and evaluation.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting to diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Significant opportunity for leadership and strategic impact.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Support for professional development and training.
• Chance to drive positive change in Sandton.