Remote Social Program Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development budget

Autonomy and results-focused culture

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Social Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of social programs across regions. This fully remote role offers the freedom to manage projects and teams from anywhere, with strategic planning, budget oversight and stakeholder engagement at its core.

You will guide program design, monitor progress, and ensure outcomes align with community needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, public administration, development studies or a related field.
• 5–7 years of proven experience in social program management.
• Experience leading remote teams and coordinating complex projects.
• Strong design, monitoring and evaluation knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Grant-writing and fundraising experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive social programs.
• Manage program budgets and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor remote program teams.
• Engage with external partners, donors and community stakeholders.
• Oversee reporting, monitoring and evaluation to achieve objectives.
• Stay updated on best practices in social program management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Remote team management

Budget management

Monitoring & evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Social Program Manager to lead and oversee the development and implementation of impactful social programs across various regions. This position is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to manage projects and teams from anywhere. You will be responsible for strategic planning, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the effective delivery of social initiatives designed to address community needs. This role requires a strong leader with exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of social sector challenges, and the ability to drive positive change through virtual collaboration and effective remote team management, ensuring programs achieve their intended outcomes and make a sustainable difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive social programs and initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor remote program teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Engage with external partners, donors, and community stakeholders to build support and secure resources.
• Oversee program reporting, monitoring, and evaluation processes to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in social program management and development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in social program management, with a proven track record of successful implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing remote teams and complex projects using virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of program design, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising is highly desirable.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary reflective of the senior management role and remote structure.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position, enabling work from any location.
• Significant opportunities to shape and lead impactful social change initiatives.
• Professional development budget for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Supportive virtual work environment that emphasizes autonomy and results.