Senior Social Inclusion Projects Lead — Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Generous leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Social Inclusion Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing, implementing and overseeing projects that advance social inclusion for marginalized communities, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a relevant field, 5+ years of project management experience in the social/non-profit sector, and a strong commitment to social justice and equity in community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience in social/non-profit sector.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing social inclusion/community development projects.
• Strong understanding of social equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic project plans for social inclusion initiatives.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and resources.
• Engage stakeholders including community groups, government agencies, NGOs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of social inclusion projects.
• Monitor, evaluate progress and impact; prepare reports for management and funders.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Social inclusion

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Grant writing

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Social Inclusion Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing, implementing and overseeing projects that advance social inclusion for marginalized communities, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a relevant field, 5+ years of project management experience in the social/non-profit sector, and a strong commitment to social justice and equity in community