Remote Social Impact Programs Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Social Impact Program Manager to lead end-to-end social impact initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will oversee programs from conception to evaluation, collaborate with community partners, and drive measurable outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5–7 years’ experience in program management within non-profit or social enterprise settings. Strong leadership and grant-writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in social impact program management.
• Experience in remote working environments.
• Strong budgeting and resource management skills.
• Grant writing and fundraising experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement social impact programs aligned with goals.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Oversee project implementation and delivery outcomes.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track impact.
• Build relationships with partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead and motivate remote project teams.
• Prepare regular performance reports for management and funders.
• Stay updated on social issues and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Monitoring & evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

PM software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Social Impact Program Manager to lead end-to-end social impact initiatives from anywhere in South Africa. You will oversee programs from conception to evaluation, collaborate with community partners, and drive measurable outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5–7 years’ experience in program management within non-profit or social enterprise settings. Strong leadership and grant-writing skills are essential.