Remote Social Impact Strategist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Impact Strategist to develop and run impactful social programs from anywhere in South Africa. You will research needs, design innovative interventions, and measure outcomes to drive sustainable change.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, KPI tracking, and reporting, with opportunities to influence stakeholders and scale programs across the Western Cape and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in social impact, CSR, or non-profit management.
• Proven ability to design and implement social impact strategies and programs.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; translate ideas into action.
• Excellent research, evaluation, and reporting skills.
• Experience with remote collaboration and project management tools.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills across audiences.
• Understanding of sustainability and social enterprise concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the organisation’s overarching social impact strategy aligned to mission.
• Research societal challenges and identify intervention areas.
• Design scalable, measurable social programs and initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and impact metrics for all programs.
• Create frameworks for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners remotely.
• Analyze program data to identify trends and improvements.
• Prepare impact reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on global best practices in social impact.
• Foster a culture of impact-driven decision making.

Skills

Strategy development

Research & analysis

Remote collaboration

Program management

KPIs & reporting

Stakeholder influence

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in social sciences/related field

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and visionary Remote Social Impact Strategist to develop and implement impactful social programs from the comfort of their own location. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to drive positive change on a large scale, leveraging digital tools and remote collaboration. The strategist will be responsible for researching social needs, designing innovative interventions, and measuring the effectiveness of our client’s social initiatives.

This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in **South Africa**, contributing to critical social issues within the **Western Cape** and beyond. We are committed to creating sustainable social value through strategic planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the organisation’s overarching social impact strategy, aligning it with mission and values.
• Conduct thorough research on societal challenges and identify key areas for intervention.
• Design innovative and scalable social programs and initiatives, focusing on measurable outcomes.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and impact metrics for all social programs.
• Develop frameworks for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on social impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (remotely) to ensure effective program implementation.
• Analyse program data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive impact reports for leadership, stakeholders, and the public.
• Stay abreast of global best practices and emerging trends in social impact and sustainable development.
• Foster a culture of impact-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in social impact, corporate social responsibility (CSR), or non-profit management.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful social impact strategies and programs.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans.
• Excellent research, evaluation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools for remote teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of sustainability principles and social enterprise models.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Passionate about creating sustainable social change and driving positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary reflective of senior expertise and the remote nature of the role.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape impactful social initiatives.
• Flexible remote working environment, allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and engagement with leading social impact networks.
• Contribution to meaningful causes with tangible societal benefits across **South Africa**.
• Technology and home office stipends to support remote work.
• Generous paid time off and comprehensive health benefits.