Project Manager Community Activation Sa (F/M/D)

Weareact3; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic community organization is seeking a Project Manager for Community Activation in South Africa. This role requires overseeing community running activations in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, ensuring high-quality execution within budget and time. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of agency experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a passion for sports. You will lead a diverse team and collaborate with clients to foster community growth. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Access to training and workshops

Flexible work arrangements

Health programs and training classes

Collaborative office space

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years agency work experience with large corporations.
• Technologically savvy and enthusiastic about trends and insights.

Responsibilities

• Steer community teams in three cities ensuring communication and education.
• Manage budget controlling and invoice management.
• Coordinate local ecosystem topics related to projects.

Skills

Proficient MS-Office user

Excellent writing and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Innovative approach to challenges

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Job description

Project Manager Community Activation SA (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time • Cape Town

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Team triumphs ego – and that's how we play. We keep it real – as a diverse team of talented individuals, we act together to make our world a happier place. We are a community – not because we work together, but because we trust, respect and care for each other. We have unique passions, common goals, and a clear brand manifesto that keeps us focused. Our purpose, our mission, our beliefs, our culture, our values, and everything else in between guides our action. Pretty much the only thing our manifesto won't tell you is how to play your role in our community; we have a culture of responsibility – so that's something you're going to have to figure out yourself. But of course, we will empower you on your journey through leadership that favours context over control. Inspired by the spirit of sports, we also cultivate an active mindset in everything we do. We believe creativity and agility thrive with fast decision‑making and by embracing process‑light paths. So be ready to make your ideas happen, be yourself and bring your entrepreneurial spirit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for a Project Manager to execute community running activations in South Africa. As the Community Manager you will be the most important contact person for our three running communities in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. You will be responsible for executing and carrying project related tasks to ensure a smooth and high‑class project realization which meets our client's standards in a given budget and time frame, as well as working within the scope of developed concepts and ideas to further develop the communities.

• Steering of community teams in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg:
  • Strong and consistent communication, education and guidance
  • Ensure a constant development and education of community team based on strategies, concepts, product innovations and brand campaigns
  • Ensure that execution is fully aligned with brand strategy and visual/verbal identity
  • Carry out all project/community management needs to ensure a smooth and high‑class project realization in close contact with the client and community Captains in each city
• Project Planner & Task Lists:
  • Milestones & Timelines
  • Reporting & KPI's
  • Budget controlling & invoice management
• Management of community teams in all three cities to ensure a smooth implementation and realization of daily activations and larger monthly activations:
  • Develop and maintain yearly KPIs
  • Monthly schedule & weekly activations
  • Digital support & technical support (uploading sessions to app)
  • Assisting with on the ground management including regular activation visits
  • Translation of global toolkits for local execution
  • Coordinate topics related to the local ecosystem of the projects in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg (Vendors, Partnerships, Brand Assets etc.)
  • Work in collaboration with the social media manager to ensure that all community run and activation are amplified
  • Management of client, stakeholders and suppliers

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
• At least 2 years agency work experience with large corporations
• Innovative approach to challenges & cooperative communication style
• A very meticulous and organized nature, with the ability to reach targets efficiently and effectively
• Detail‑oriented with ability to synthesize small details into overall pictures
• Active mindset – enjoy working proactively and are a problem solver by nature
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to be assertive when needed
• Technologically savvy and enthusiastic about trends and insights
• Passionate about sports and running
• Proficient MS‑Office user
• Team player, friendly personality who acts as a true team player and doesn't mind sharing responsibilities with different groups of people.

YOUR BENEFITS

• act.3 on tour – join our community and work in an exciting international and interdisciplinary environment with over 18 community bases spanning 6 continents.
• Learning & education – access to training, workshops and custom personal development programmes via our ACT.CADEMY.
• Our way of acting – opportunities for flexible work arrangements and inspiring office design and set‑ups.
• Feel good management – open access to coffee, tea and healthy buffets in our community bases.
• Creative office space – work at a co‑working space with an extremely creative environment.
• Health and Well‑being Offers – a wide variety of health programs, training classes, and coaching sessions for a healthy and happy body & mind.

Equal Opportunity Statement

act.3 is an equal opportunity employer. We believe real impact comes from real people and real stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and they should be heard, valued, and respected. No matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your passion is. We celebrate our uniqueness and actively empower an inclusive and equitable world for all. Our community is for everyone, and so is our workplace.