Remote Social Impact Programs Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Social Impact Manager to lead and scale strategic programs in a fully remote role. You will develop, implement, and oversee initiatives that address critical social issues, driving measurable outcomes and long-term impact across communities.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of program management in the non-profit or social impact sector, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record in impact measurement, reporting, and fundraising

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Public Policy, International Development, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in program management in non-profit or social impact sectors.
• Experience developing and managing complex social programs.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with impact measurement and reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic social impact programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources for successful delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop impact measurement frameworks and monitor program performance against metrics.
• Lead research to identify emerging social needs and intervention opportunities.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate progress and impact to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across program teams.
• Represent the organization at conferences, forums, and networking events.
• Oversee grant writing and fundraising efforts related to social impact programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, International Development, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Office software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Social Impact Manager to lead and scale strategic programs in a fully remote role. You will develop, implement, and oversee initiatives that address critical social issues, driving measurable outcomes and long-term impact across communities.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of program management in the non-profit or social impact sector, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record in impact measurement, reporting, and fundraising