Remote Community Development Project Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Community Development Project Manager to lead initiatives in the Mahikeng region, focusing on skills training, incubation, infrastructure, and welfare programs. You will engage stakeholders and secure funding to drive lasting change.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong communication, budgeting and project-management skills, experienced in NGO or public sector settings and committed to sustainability and inclusive development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in development studies or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing community development projects.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, fundraising and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from concept to evaluation in Mahikeng.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Cultivate partnerships with community leaders, government, NGOs and private sector.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee activities to meet goals and community needs.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Prepare progress reports for leadership, donors and stakeholders.
• Facilitate community consultations and participatory planning.
• Ensure sustainability, inclusion and economic empowerment.
• Lead and motivate project teams toward results.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Fundraising

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Team mgmt

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Development Studies / related field

Tools

PM software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Community Development Project Manager to lead initiatives in the Mahikeng region, focusing on skills training, incubation, infrastructure, and welfare programs. You will engage stakeholders and secure funding to drive lasting change.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong communication, budgeting and project-management skills, experienced in NGO or public sector settings and committed to sustainability and inclusive development.