Social Impact Programs Lead — Hybrid & Community-Focused

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Meaningful social change

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Program Officer in Klerksdorp to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of community programs, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives and strong stakeholder engagement.

This hybrid role balances remote tasks with essential site visits, requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field, and at least five years' program management experience in non-profit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management within the non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of social impact principles and program evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote tasks with essential site visits.
• Experience working within the Klerksdorp community is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and management of various social impact programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop program strategies to address community challenges.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and evaluate outcomes to ensure effectiveness and impact.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.
• Prepare regular program reports, budgets, and performance updates for management and funders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Policy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Program Officer in Klerksdorp to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of community programs, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives and strong stakeholder engagement.

This hybrid role balances remote tasks with essential site visits, requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field, and at least five years' program management experience in non-profit settings.