Sandton: Senior Community Programs Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Leadership position

Professional development

Sandton location

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Program Manager to oversee community initiatives. You will plan, execute, and evaluate programs, manage budgets, lead project teams, and build partnerships with stakeholders to maximize social impact.

This leadership role requires a results-oriented professional with strong governance, communication, and analytics skills, capable of delivering measurable outcomes for the community and funders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Community Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience, community focus.
• Proven track record of program implementation and evaluation.
• Strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and operational frameworks for community programs.
• Oversee the implementation and day-to-day management of multiple initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Lead and mentor program staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and funders.
• Monitor program progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

MPA

MSW

MCD

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Program Manager to oversee community initiatives. You will plan, execute, and evaluate programs, manage budgets, lead project teams, and build partnerships with stakeholders to maximize social impact.

This leadership role requires a results-oriented professional with strong governance, communication, and analytics skills, capable of delivering measurable outcomes for the community and funders.