Rural Development Project Coordinator – Mahikeng Impact

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave policies

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator for our client, a non-profit focused on sustainable rural development in Mahikeng, North West. You will plan, execute, and monitor rural projects to improve livelihoods, infrastructure, and access to essential services, engaging with communities and stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to travel within the North West.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Rural Development, Agriculture, PM, Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination or management (rural development or non-profit preferred).
• Understanding of rural community challenges and development principles in South Africa.
• Strong planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel within the North West province and work in rural settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of rural development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Liaise with community leaders and members to identify project needs and ensure local participation and ownership.
• Develop project work plans, activity schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, collect data on key indicators, and prepare regular progress reports.
• Identify project risks and challenges and develop mitigation strategies in consultation with stakeholders.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to project activities.
• Manage relationships with local contractors, suppliers, and partner organizations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Document project activities, successes, and lessons learned for organizational learning and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of new project proposals and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rural Development / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator for our client, a non-profit focused on sustainable rural development in Mahikeng, North West. You will plan, execute, and monitor rural projects to improve livelihoods, infrastructure, and access to essential services, engaging with communities and stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to travel within the North West.