Social Enterprise Development Officer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Social impact focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a Social Enterprise Development Officer to identify, incubate, and scale viable social ventures across Gauteng. You will mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, develop business models, and help secure funding, aiming for sustainable community impact and revenue generation.

Working with mentors, investors, and partners, you will organize workshops, monitor outcomes, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission while expanding the social enterprise ecosystem in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, entrepreneurship support, or social enterprise management.
• Strong understanding of business planning, financial management, and market analysis.
• Excellent mentorship, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Networking and relationship-building capabilities within business and non-profit sectors.
• Knowledge of the South African social impact landscape is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Scout and identify promising social enterprise ideas and potential entrepreneurs.
• Develop and deliver business planning support and mentorship programs for social ventures.
• Assist entrepreneurs in developing sustainable business models and financial projections.
• Facilitate access to funding, resources, and market opportunities for social enterprises.
• Monitor the performance and impact of incubated social enterprises.
• Build and maintain a network of mentors, investors, and partners relevant to social enterprise.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and networking events for the social enterprise ecosystem in Centurion.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new social enterprise concepts.
• Report on program progress, outcomes, and challenges to senior management.
• Ensure alignment of social enterprises with the organization's mission and values within Gauteng.

Skills

Business development

Entrepreneurship support

Mentorship

Networking

Communication

Education

Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking non-profit organization committed to fostering sustainable development through social enterprise, is seeking an innovative Social Enterprise Development Officer for their operations in Centurion, Gauteng. This role is central to identifying, incubating, and scaling viable social ventures that address pressing community needs while generating revenue. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a deep understanding of business principles, and a passion for creating social impact. You will work closely with aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with the guidance, resources, and support necessary to launch and grow their social enterprises within Gauteng. This is a unique chance to drive economic empowerment and social change from the heart of Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout and identify promising social enterprise ideas and potential entrepreneurs.
• Develop and deliver business planning support and mentorship programs for social ventures.
• Assist entrepreneurs in developing sustainable business models and financial projections.
• Facilitate access to funding, resources, and market opportunities for social enterprises.
• Monitor the performance and impact of incubated social enterprises.
• Build and maintain a network of mentors, investors, and partners relevant to social enterprise.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and networking events for the social enterprise ecosystem in Centurion.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new social enterprise concepts.
• Report on program progress, outcomes, and challenges to senior management.
• Ensure alignment of social enterprises with the organization's mission and values within Gauteng.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, entrepreneurship support, or social enterprise management.
• Strong understanding of business planning, financial management, and market analysis.
• Excellent mentorship, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and support startups.
• Networking and relationship-building capabilities within the business and non-profit sectors.
• A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the social impact landscape in South Africa is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the Gauteng business environment, particularly in Centurion.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary of ZAR.
• Exposure to a dynamic and innovative field at the intersection of business and social impact.
• Opportunities for professional networking and skill development.
• The ability to significantly contribute to economic development in Centurion.
• A stimulating role within a supportive organizational culture.
• Potential to influence the growth of the social enterprise sector in Gauteng.