Remote Social Enterprise Growth Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Contract position with impact

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Social Enterprise Development Manager contract. The role focuses on identifying promising social ventures and mentoring entrepreneurs to build sustainable, financially viable models.

You will guide planning, market analysis, and funding strategies while coordinating capacity-building activities and partnerships. The position emphasizes remote collaboration, project leadership, and measurable social impact across communities in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social enterprise development or entrepreneurship support.
• Strong grasp of business planning, market analysis, and financial projections.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising or securing investment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mentor individuals and groups to develop viable social enterprise models.
• Guide business planning, market analysis, financial projections, and operations.
• Help social entrepreneurs secure funding through grants and impact investments.
• Manage a portfolio of social enterprises and monitor progress and impact.
• Organize capacity-building workshops and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new ventures.
• Foster partnerships with government, private sector, and non-profits.
• Track and report performance and social impact of supported enterprises.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Mentoring

Business development

Project management

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Economics/Social Sciences

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Social Enterprise Development Manager contract. The role focuses on identifying promising social ventures and mentoring entrepreneurs to build sustainable, financially viable models.

You will guide planning, market analysis, and funding strategies while coordinating capacity-building activities and partnerships. The position emphasizes remote collaboration, project leadership, and measurable social impact across communities in South Africa.