Social Enterprise Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Contract position with impact

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Social Enterprise Development Manager contract. The role focuses on identifying promising social ventures and mentoring entrepreneurs to build sustainable, financially viable models.

You will guide planning, market analysis, and funding strategies while coordinating capacity-building activities and partnerships. The position emphasizes remote collaboration, project leadership, and measurable social impact across communities in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social enterprise development or entrepreneurship support.
• Strong grasp of business planning, market analysis, and financial projections.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising or securing investment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mentor individuals and groups to develop viable social enterprise models.
• Guide business planning, market analysis, financial projections, and operations.
• Help social entrepreneurs secure funding through grants and impact investments.
• Manage a portfolio of social enterprises and monitor progress and impact.
• Organize capacity-building workshops and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new ventures.
• Foster partnerships with government, private sector, and non-profits.
• Track and report performance and social impact of supported enterprises.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Mentoring

Business development

Project management

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Economics/Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative non-profit organization focused on empowering marginalized communities through sustainable economic initiatives, is seeking a dynamic Social Enterprise Development Manager. This role is critical for fostering the growth of social enterprises, providing mentorship, and securing resources to ensure their success. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in business development, and a deep commitment to social impact. This position operates remotely, requiring a self-starter with excellent virtual collaboration and project management skills. The Manager will play a key role in identifying promising social ventures, developing business plans, and connecting entrepreneurs with necessary support and funding. We are looking for a results-oriented individual passionate about driving economic empowerment and creating sustainable livelihoods within communities. This is a contract position offering flexibility and significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, mentor, and support individuals and groups in developing viable social enterprise models.
• Provide expert guidance on business planning, market analysis, financial projections, and operational strategies.
• Assist social entrepreneurs in securing funding through grants, impact investments, and other financial instruments.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of social enterprises, monitoring their progress and impact.
• Facilitate networking opportunities and capacity-building workshops for social entrepreneurs.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for potential new social ventures.
• Foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector companies, and other non-profits.
• Track and report on the performance and social impact of the supported enterprises.

Requirements

• Proven experience in social enterprise development, business consulting, entrepreneurship support, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide entrepreneurs effectively.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising or securing investment for new ventures is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and managing projects remotely.
• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A passion for social impact and empowering communities through sustainable economic development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to drive impactful social and economic change through entrepreneurship.
• Flexible and remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Engage with innovative social ventures and passionate entrepreneurs.
• Competitive compensation package for contract duration.
• Professional development opportunities in the social enterprise sector.