Social Enterprise Growth Leader – North West

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Social Enterprise Business Developer to identify, nurture, and scale social ventures that meet community needs while generating revenue. You will develop viable business plans, mentor entrepreneurs, and build networks with investors and government agencies.

You will lead market analyses, financial projections, and marketing strategies to ensure sustainable growth across North West province. A passion for social impact and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 4 years in business development, entrepreneurship support, or social enterprise management.
• Proven ability to develop and launch new ventures.
• Strong financial planning, market analysis, and strategic management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to mentor and support entrepreneurs.
• Experience in North West Province or similar regional context is advantageous.
• Passion for social impact and sustainable economic development.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new social enterprise opportunities aligned with community needs.
• Develop business plans, market analyses, and financial projections.
• Mentor social entrepreneurs through business lifecycles.
• Facilitate access to funding, resources, and networks.
• Create marketing, sales, and operations strategies for sustainable growth.
• Monitor financial performance and social impact with regular reports.
• Build relationships with community leaders, investors, and government.
• Organize workshops on entrepreneurship and business management.
• Ensure ethical and sustainable operation of social enterprises.
• Stay updated on trends in the social enterprise sector.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Social Enterprise Business Developer to identify, nurture, and scale social ventures that meet community needs while generating revenue. You will develop viable business plans, mentor entrepreneurs, and build networks with investors and government agencies.

You will lead market analyses, financial projections, and marketing strategies to ensure sustainable growth across North West province. A passion for social impact and strong communication are essential.