Remote National Program Director - Social Welfare Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health & retirement benefits

Autonomy to shape national policy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead national social welfare initiatives remotely in South Africa. You will guide a dispersed team, shape strategy, and measure impact across programs tied to social welfare goals.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a related field, 10–12 years of leadership, and strong capabilities in budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and remote team management. Excellent communication skills and grant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree required in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive leadership experience in social welfare or non-profit sectors.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale complex social programs.
• Excellent strategic planning and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience leading remote teams and managing budgets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience securing large grants and building partnerships.
• Knowledge of SA social welfare policies and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for social welfare programs nationwide.
• Develop and implement program strategies aligned with mission and goals.
• Oversee program budgets and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a geographically diverse team of program managers and staff.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, partners, and funders.
• Drive innovative program design and delivery, adhering to best practices.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Prepare reports for executive board and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Remote management

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD or Master’s in Social Work/Public Admin/Development Studies

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead national social welfare initiatives remotely in South Africa. You will guide a dispersed team, shape strategy, and measure impact across programs tied to social welfare goals.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a related field, 10–12 years of leadership, and strong capabilities in budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and remote team management. Excellent communication skills and grant experience are essential.