Remote Senior Community Programs Leader

Placements24; Midrand; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading South African non-profit, seeks a Senior Community Support Manager to lead remote operations and strategic program delivery across regions. You will manage a diverse team of community support officers, build relationships with stakeholders, oversee budgets, and design monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure impact.

The role requires a Masters in Social Work or related field, 7+ years in community development with 3+ in management, and proven remote

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in community development, social services management, or non-profit program leadership, with at least 3 years in a management capacity.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and use virtual collaboration tools effectively.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs.
• Strong understanding of social and economic challenges in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the strategic direction and operational execution of community support programs across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of community support officers in a remote work environment.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local government bodies, non-profit partners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the budget for community support initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing and proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards in program delivery.
• Represent the organization at community events and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Remote team management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget oversight

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Community Development / Public Administration

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading South African non-profit, seeks a Senior Community Support Manager to lead remote operations and strategic program delivery across regions. You will manage a diverse team of community support officers, build relationships with stakeholders, oversee budgets, and design monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure impact.

The role requires a Masters in Social Work or related field, 7+ years in community development with 3+ in management, and proven remote