Project Officer - Development Initiatives

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Professional development & training

Meaningful work in rural upliftment

Supportive & collaborative environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to contribute to Rural Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on effective project implementation, monitoring, and community empowerment.

You will work closely with community members, local partners, and internal teams to meet objectives and create lasting positive impact. A proactive, organized candidate with a passion for rural development is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably in rural development or community work.
• Strong understanding of rural community dynamics and development challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to travel within the project areas as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of rural development projects.
• Liaise with community stakeholders, local government, and partner organizations.
• Assist in data collection, progress tracking, and report preparation for projects.
• Facilitate community meetings and consultations related to project activities.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of project resources and materials.
• Identify project challenges and propose timely solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Project management tools

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

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Project Officer - Rural Development

5320, Eastern Cape Placements24

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

full-time

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Project Officer to contribute to their Rural Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is crucial for the effective implementation and monitoring of projects designed to uplift rural communities through sustainable development practices. You will work closely with community members, local partners, and internal teams to ensure projects meet their objectives and create lasting positive impact. This position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for rural community empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of rural development projects.
• Liaise with community stakeholders, local government, and partner organizations.
• Assist in data collection, progress tracking, and report preparation for projects.
• Facilitate community meetings and consultations related to project activities.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of project resources and materials.
• Identify project challenges and propose timely solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably in rural development or community work.
• Strong understanding of rural community dynamics and development challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to travel within the project areas as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Meaningful work contributing to rural community upliftment.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career growth within the organization.

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