Project Coordinator - Youth Empowerment

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual leave

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage youth empowerment programs, balancing in-office planning with remote day-to-day management. The role focuses on education, skills development, and mentorship within a Charity & Voluntary context.

The successful candidate will coordinate activities, liaise with schools and centers, and develop workshops while monitoring outcomes. Hybrid flexibility and commitment to youth development are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or program support, preferably with youth-focused initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young people.
• Familiarity with program planning and monitoring tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.
• A passion for youth development and the mission of the Charity & Voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of youth empowerment projects and activities.
• Liaise with schools, community centers, and other stakeholders to facilitate program delivery.
• Assist in the development of program materials, workshops, and training modules.
• Monitor project progress, collect data, and contribute to regular reporting on outcomes.
• Manage project logistics, including scheduling, participant registration, and resource allocation.
• Support the engagement and communication with youth participants and their guardians.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Hybrid work

Youth development

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and organized Project Coordinator to manage their Youth Empowerment programs based in Bloemfontein . This role involves coordinating initiatives designed to support young people through education, skills development, and mentorship. You will play a key part in program planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring that our client's efforts effectively empower the youth within the Charity & Voluntary sector. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration for strategic planning with remote flexibility for day-to-day project management and outreach activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of youth empowerment projects and activities.
• Liaise with schools, community centers, and other stakeholders to facilitate program delivery.
• Assist in the development of program materials, workshops, and training modules.
• Monitor project progress, collect data, and contribute to regular reporting on outcomes.
• Manage project logistics, including scheduling, participant registration, and resource allocation.
• Support the engagement and communication with youth participants and their guardians.

Requirements

• Experience in project coordination or program support, preferably with youth-focused initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young people.
• Familiarity with program planning and monitoring tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.
• A passion for youth development and the mission of the Charity & Voluntary sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful youth development programs.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
• Annual leave and retirement savings plan.