Program Officer - Youth Development

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful youth work

Job summary

Placements24 client, a respected non-profit focused on youth empowerment in Randburg, seeks a proactive Program Officer to design, implement, and manage programs that foster personal growth, education, and career development for young people in Gauteng.

You will collaborate with schools, community centers, and volunteers, coordinate logistics and budgets, monitor outcomes, and report impact while advocating for youth needs and ensuring programs are accessible and engaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in program coordination or management.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles and challenges.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute youth development programs, including workshops, mentoring, and skills training.
• Manage program logistics, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community centers, and youth organizations.
• Recruit, train, and support program participants and volunteers.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and report on outcomes and impact.
• Facilitate youth engagement and ensure programs are relevant and accessible.
• Advocate for youth needs within the community and with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected non-profit organization focused on youth empowerment in Randburg , is seeking an enthusiastic Program Officer . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing programs that foster personal growth, education, and career development for young people in the Gauteng province. You will work closely with youth, community partners, and internal teams to ensure programs are impactful, engaging, and responsive to the needs of young people. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the youth community and contribute to positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute youth development programs, including workshops, mentoring, and skills training.
• Manage program logistics, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community centers, and youth organizations.
• Recruit, train, and support program participants and volunteers.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and report on outcomes and impact.
• Facilitate youth engagement and ensure programs are relevant and accessible.
• Advocate for youth needs within the community and with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in program coordination or management, preferably with youth-focused initiatives.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles and challenges.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with the Randburg area and its youth demographic is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to youth empowerment.
• Directly contribute to the positive development of young lives in the community.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment focused on impact and collaboration.