Social Impact Programs Lead — Centurion Community Growth

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Social Impact Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of community projects. You will lead planning, execution, and evaluation, coordinating with beneficiaries, authorities, and partner NGOs to drive measurable social outcomes.

Based at the Centurion office, you will manage budgets, timelines, and a team of program staff, championing the organization's mission, and ensuring reporting to donors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects in Gauteng.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of new social impact programs from inception to completion.
• Manage program budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Oversee timelines, milestones, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Build relationships with community leaders, government agencies, and partner NGOs.
• Monitor performance, collect data, and conduct evaluations to assess impact.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

M&E frameworks

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Program management

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences or related field

5+ years in program management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Social Impact Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of community projects. You will lead planning, execution, and evaluation, coordinating with beneficiaries, authorities, and partner NGOs to drive measurable social outcomes.

Based at the Centurion office, you will manage budgets, timelines, and a team of program staff, championing the organization's mission, and ensuring reporting to donors and stakeholders.