Senior Community Development Program Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Officer focused on Community Development to work in Rustenburg. You will design, implement, and oversee community-based projects to improve livelihoods and drive sustainable development in the North West province.

You will collaborate with local communities, government agencies, and NGOs to meet program goals, monitor progress, and prepare impact reports while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in program management or community development, preferably NGO.
• Strong understanding of development principles and community empowerment.
• Excellent planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and manage community development projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for intervention.
• Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare impact reports.
• Build partnerships with communities, authorities, and partners.
• Facilitate community meetings and participatory planning.
• Manage budgets for timely, cost-effective activities.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Development Studies/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Project management software

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Program Officer focused on Community Development to work in Rustenburg. You will design, implement, and oversee community-based projects to improve livelihoods and drive sustainable development in the North West province.

You will collaborate with local communities, government agencies, and NGOs to meet program goals, monitor progress, and prepare impact reports while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.