Remote Senior Community Impact Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Home office setup support

Cutting-edge collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Support Manager to lead a remote team delivering high-impact social care initiatives across Johannesburg and beyond. You will guide program strategy, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven improvements to improve community well-being.

The role requires senior-level experience in community development, strong remote-management skills, and a passion for social justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in community development or social services management.
• Experience in leading and managing remote teams.
• Strong understanding of social issues, needs assessment, and program evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for community support initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of community support officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work environment.
• Oversee the budget and resource allocation for various community programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximum impact.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, local government agencies, and partner organisations.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection and analysis, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards in social care delivery.
• Organise and facilitate remote team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Respond to community needs and emerging issues with innovative and timely solutions.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Program evaluation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Community Development/Psychology

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Support Manager to lead a remote team delivering high-impact social care initiatives across Johannesburg and beyond. You will guide program strategy, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven improvements to improve community well-being.

The role requires senior-level experience in community development, strong remote-management skills, and a passion for social justice.