Project Manager - Community Development

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Social impact focus

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead community development initiatives in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will oversee planning, execution, budgets, and resources to deliver meaningful social impact with tight timelines and diverse stakeholders.

Develop detailed plans, monitor KPIs, and report to senior management, while partnering with government agencies, partners, and teams to ensure quality outcomes that improve residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in community development, social work, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape and development challenges in the Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of community development projects from conception to completion in Port Elizabeth.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and achieve desired social impact outcomes.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Project Manager to oversee crucial community development initiatives in Port Elizabeth. This leadership position is responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects that aim to improve the lives of residents in the Eastern Cape. You will manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all activities are aligned with our client's mission and strategic objectives. This is a challenging and rewarding role for an individual passionate about making a lasting positive impact on a community-level scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of community development projects from conception to completion in Port Elizabeth.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and achieve desired social impact outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in community development, social work, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape and development challenges in the Eastern Cape.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
• A significant role in driving positive change within the Eastern Cape community.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on social impact.