Programme Officer - Social Impact

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Impactful social projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Programme Officer to design, implement, and monitor social impact initiatives in Mahikeng and surrounding North West province. You will collaborate with NGOs, government departments, and community leaders to ensure effective delivery while balancing on-site engagement and remote logistics management.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in programme management, preferably within the non-profit or development sector.
• Strong understanding of social issues and development frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of social impact programmes from design to evaluation.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the North West region.
• Manage programme budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Monitor programme activities, collect data, and prepare comprehensive impact reports.
• Identify opportunities for programme improvement and innovation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies/Public Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Programme Officer to manage and expand social impact initiatives in Mahikeng and the surrounding North West province. This role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring programmes aimed at addressing key social challenges, such as poverty, education, and health. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, government departments, and community leaders, to ensure effective programme delivery. The role requires a combination of on-site engagement for community interaction and remote management of programme logistics and reporting, contributing to tangible positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of social impact programmes from design to evaluation.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the North West region.
• Manage programme budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Monitor programme activities, collect data, and prepare comprehensive impact reports.
• Identify opportunities for programme improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in programme management, preferably within the non-profit or development sector.
• Strong understanding of social issues and development frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A chance to lead impactful projects and make a real difference.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to optimize productivity.
• Dynamic and supportive work culture committed to social change.