Project Manager - Community Development

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

PM certifications

Exposure to diverse initiatives

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading non-profit in Richards Bay to oversee community development initiatives across KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends on-site oversight with remote administration.

You will manage full project lifecycles, budgets, and teams, ensuring timely delivery and high impact, with regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, preferably within the non-profit or community development sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote duties.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure collaborative progress.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and achieve intended community impact.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and financial expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Budget management

Hybrid work

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading non-profit organization focused on sustainable community development in Richards Bay , seeks an experienced and results-oriented Project Manager . This role is vital for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of various community-focused projects aimed at improving local infrastructure, education, and economic opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal . You will manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that project goals are met effectively and efficiently. This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site project oversight and remote administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure collaborative progress.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and achieve intended community impact.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and financial expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven track record in project management, preferably within the non-profit or community development sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote duties.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management certifications.
• Exposure to diverse community development initiatives in Richards Bay .
• A collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose.