Social Entrepreneurship Mentor

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible engagement

Impactful mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a seasoned Social Entrepreneurship Mentor to guide aspiring social innovators. You will provide strategic advice, business development support, and hands-on mentorship to teams aiming to launch or scale social enterprises.

You will help mentees craft sustainable business models, secure funding, build impactful operations, and navigate challenges in the social impact sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as entrepreneur, business leader, or investor with social impact.
• Proven ability to mentor startups or social enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of business development, financial modeling, and funding strategies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for social innovation and community development.
• Experience in impact measurement and reporting is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of the South Africa social enterprise landscape.
• Strong network within investment and social impact communities.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to social entrepreneurs.
• Guide mentees in developing viable business plans and social impact strategies.
• Advise on fundraising, financial management, and investment readiness for social enterprises.
• Facilitate networking opportunities with investors, partners, and industry experts.
• Assist in refining product/service development and market entry strategies.
• Share insights on operational efficiency, governance, and impact measurement.
• Support mentees in overcoming challenges and achieving their social and business goals.
• Organize and lead workshops on topics such as business planning, marketing, and impact assessment.
• Connect mentees with resources and support networks within the Gauteng ecosystem.
• Evaluate mentee progress and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mentorship

Business development

Fundraising

Communication

Impact measurement

Strategic thinking

Independent & collaborative work

South Africa social enterprise

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Social Entrepreneurship Mentor to guide aspiring social innovators within the Soweto, Gauteng community. This role involves providing strategic advice, business development support, and mentorship to individuals and teams looking to launch or scale social enterprises. The mentor will help mentees develop sustainable business models, secure funding, build impactful operations, and navigate the challenges of the social impact sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in entrepreneurship, social impact initiatives, and a deep commitment to fostering economic development and positive social change in Soweto . This is a rewarding opportunity to shape the next generation of social leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to social entrepreneurs.
• Guide mentees in developing viable business plans and social impact strategies.
• Advise on fundraising, financial management, and investment readiness for social enterprises.
• Facilitate networking opportunities with investors, partners, and industry experts.
• Assist in refining product/service development and market entry strategies.
• Share insights on operational efficiency, governance, and impact measurement.
• Support mentees in overcoming challenges and achieving their social and business goals.
• Organize and lead workshops on relevant topics such as business planning, marketing, and impact assessment.
• Connect mentees with relevant resources and support networks within the Gauteng ecosystem.
• Evaluate mentee progress and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) as a successful entrepreneur, business leader, or investor with a focus on social impact.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide startups or social enterprises.
• Strong understanding of business development, financial modeling, and funding strategies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for social innovation and community development.
• Experience in impact measurement and reporting is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Knowledge of the social enterprise landscape in South Africa .
• Strong network within the investment and social impact communities.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package for this contractor role in Soweto . This position provides the opportunity to leverage your expertise to foster innovation and create meaningful social change within the Gauteng community. You will have the satisfaction of empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and contributing to the growth of sustainable social ventures. Our client values flexible engagement and provides a stimulating environment for impactful mentorship.