Remote Social Impact Programs Leader

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangement

Access to technology resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Social Impact Program Manager to lead and expand its community initiatives from a home office. You will strategize, plan, and oversee programs addressing critical social needs across regions, guiding virtual teams and stakeholders.

You will design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, manage budgets, report outcomes to senior management, and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive program management experience in social impact or non-profit sectors.
• Proven success in remote or hybrid team environments.
• Experience with program lifecycle management and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for social impact programs aligned with the mission.
• Oversee end-to-end management of multiple programs and timeliness.
• Lead virtual teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Develop and manage program budgets with accountability.
• Build relationships with community partners, donors, and beneficiaries.
• Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track impact and outcomes.
• Generate reports on performance, impact, and learnings for leadership.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethical standards.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, International Development, Non-profit Management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Video conferencing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Social Impact Program Manager to lead and expand its community initiatives from a home office. You will strategize, plan, and oversee programs addressing critical social needs across regions, guiding virtual teams and stakeholders.

You will design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, manage budgets, report outcomes to senior management, and identify growth opportunities.