Social Impact Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension fund

Generous leave allowances

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Social Impact Lead to design and oversee initiatives that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits across KwaZulu-Natal. You will build and refine strategies, measurement frameworks, and reporting processes to demonstrate impact to donors and partners.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with diverse community stakeholders, and a commitment to sustainable development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of social impact management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Expertise in impact measurement frameworks (Logic Models, Theory of Change, SDGs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities in Durban or similar urban environments.
• Master's degree in International Development, Sustainability, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of KwaZulu-Natal.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for creating sustainable social change and a strong commitment to our client's mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overall social impact strategy for Durban and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal region.
• Design and implement frameworks for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on social and environmental impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.
• Lead project teams in the execution of impact-driven programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and scalability of successful impact initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis to understand community needs and emerging social challenges.
• Develop compelling case studies and reports to communicate impact to donors, partners, and the public.
• Advocate for best practices in social impact measurement and management.
• Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to showcase the organization's impact.
• Manage budgets for impact-focused projects.

Skills

Social impact management

Impact measurement

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in International Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic non-profit organization focused on sustainable development in Durban , is looking for a strategic and results-oriented Social Impact Lead. This senior role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing initiatives that create measurable positive social and environmental impact. The successful candidate will work closely with various community groups and partner organizations across KwaZulu-Natal to ensure our client's programs are effective, sustainable, and align with community needs. This is a critical position for driving meaningful change and enhancing our client's influence in the region. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of impact measurement and a passion for community upliftment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the overall social impact strategy for our client's initiatives in Durban and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal region.
• Design and implement frameworks for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on social and environmental impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.
• Lead project teams in the execution of impact-driven programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and scalability of successful impact initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis to understand community needs and emerging social challenges.
• Develop compelling case studies and reports to communicate impact to donors, partners, and the public.
• Advocate for best practices in social impact measurement and management.
• Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to showcase the organization's impact.
• Manage budgets for impact-focused projects and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in social impact management, sustainable development, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proven expertise in developing and applying impact measurement frameworks (e.g., Logic Models, Theory of Change, SDGs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities in Durban or similar urban environments.
• A Master's degree in International Development, Sustainability, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of KwaZulu-Natal.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for creating sustainable social change and a strong commitment to our client's mission.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary package of ZAR per annum , along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a pension fund, and generous leave allowances. The opportunity to lead significant social impact initiatives in Durban and shape the trajectory of sustainable development is a key benefit. Our client supports professional growth through ongoing training and development programs. This position adopts a hybrid work model, blending flexibility with collaborative engagement.