Remote Social Impact Leader for Northern Cape Programs

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Performance-based bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Social Impact Program Lead to design, implement, and oversee programs that create positive social change across South Africa, with focus on Upington and Northern Cape regions. You will lead needs assessments, strategy development, and M&E while managing a dispersed team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 7+ years of experience in program management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Remote work is supported nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive program management experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale social programs.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience working remotely with virtual teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of social impact programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify key intervention areas in communities.
• Develop program strategies, operational plans, and budgets.
• Manage program implementation with timely service delivery and outcomes.
• Establish partnerships with community organizations and government agencies.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure impact.
• Lead and motivate a geographically dispersed team and report progress.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Remote work

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Social Impact Program Lead to design, implement, and oversee programs that create positive social change across South Africa, with focus on Upington and Northern Cape regions. You will lead needs assessments, strategy development, and M&E while managing a dispersed team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 7+ years of experience in program management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Remote work is supported nationwide.