Rural Development Project Lead (Mahikeng)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance for site visits

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Project Officer to lead planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development projects across agriculture, small business, infrastructure and social services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of PM experience, strong stakeholder relations, and the ability to work with communities and government partners to deliver sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 4–6 years of project management experience, preferably in rural development.
• Strong understanding of rural socio-economic challenges and opportunities.
• Experience managing lifecycles, budgets and stakeholder relations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of rural development projects in the North West province.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new project initiatives.
• Develop project proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Manage project resources, ensuring efficient utilization of funds and materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze project data, preparing progress reports for stakeholders.
• Facilitate community participation and align projects with local needs and priorities.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for project beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies / Agriculture / Economics / Social Sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Project Officer to lead planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development projects across agriculture, small business, infrastructure and social services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of PM experience, strong stakeholder relations, and the ability to work with communities and government partners to deliver sustainable impact.