Social Enterprise Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Social impact projects

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 recruits a Social Enterprise Development Manager for a Sandton-based organization, blending social impact with viable business models. You will identify opportunities, craft plans, secure partnerships, and lead programs delivering sustainable employment for marginalized communities.

The role targets strategic thinkers with experience in business development, project management and stakeholder engagement who can drive measurable social and financial outcomes in the local Sandton

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, project management, or social enterprise management.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, and market analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for social impact and sustainable development, particularly within the Sandton context.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for new social enterprise ventures.
• Develop comprehensive business plans, including market analysis, financial projections, and impact metrics.
• Secure funding and partnerships to support the launch and growth of social enterprises.
• Oversee the operational aspects of social enterprises, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to create employment and training opportunities for target beneficiaries.
• Monitor and report on the social and financial performance of social enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Social enterprise management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and results-oriented Social Enterprise Development Manager to join their organization in the vibrant hub of Sandton. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing social enterprise initiatives that create sustainable employment and economic opportunities for marginalized communities. You will play a key part in shaping projects that blend social impact with sound business principles, fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. This position requires a strategic thinker with a passion for social change and a proven ability to develop viable business models within the social impact sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for new social enterprise ventures.
• Develop comprehensive business plans, including market analysis, financial projections, and impact metrics.
• Secure funding and partnerships to support the launch and growth of social enterprises.
• Oversee the operational aspects of social enterprises, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to create employment and training opportunities for target beneficiaries.
• Monitor and report on the social and financial performance of social enterprise initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, project management, or social enterprise management.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, and market analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for social impact and sustainable development, particularly within the Sandton context.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead impactful social innovation projects.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on social change.
• Professional development and networking opportunities within the social impact sector.
• Be at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions in Sandton.