Program Officer - Community Development

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and life insurance

Pension fund contribution

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom (South Africa) is seeking a motivated Program Officer focused on Community Development. This hybrid role involves driving impactful projects from needs assessment to evaluation, blending remote planning with essential community engagement.

The ideal candidate has a passion for social impact, strong project management, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment balancing fieldwork with virtual collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, preferably in community development.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Strong proposal writing, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and field-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of community development projects.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to identify priority areas for intervention.
• Develop project proposals and budgets, seeking funding from various sources.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and other NGOs.
• Prepare regular progress reports and evaluate program impact.

Skills

Project management

Proposal writing

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Program Officer focused on Community Development to join their team in Welkom . This hybrid role involves driving impactful projects within the community, requiring both strategic remote planning and active on-the-ground engagement. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of community development programs, from needs assessment and proposal development to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The ideal candidate is passionate about social impact, possesses strong project management skills, and thrives in a dynamic environment that blends virtual collaboration with essential community interaction. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to sustainable community growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of community development projects.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to identify priority areas for intervention.
• Develop project proposals and budgets, seeking funding from various sources.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and other NGOs.
• Prepare regular progress reports and evaluate program impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management, preferably in community development.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Strong proposal writing, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and field-based activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Pension fund contribution and other retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and further studies.