Social Impact Project Lead — Cape Town

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave allowances

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Project Manager to lead initiatives in Cape Town and the Western Cape. You will conceptualize, plan, and execute programs addressing key social challenges, navigating complex stakeholder environments and delivering measurable community impact.

The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of progressive project management experience in social development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience in social impact or development work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete project lifecycle from inception to evaluation for social impact initiatives.
• Develop detailed plans with scope, timelines, budgets and resources.
• Manage budgets and report expenditures according to guidelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Build relationships with community groups, government, donors and beneficiaries in Cape Town.
• Monitor progress, collect data, and report outcomes, impact and lessons learned.
• Align projects with organizational mission and strategic goals.
• Facilitate team meetings and promote effective communication.
• Engage in fundraising to secure resources for ongoing initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

PM software

Office suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Social Impact Project Manager to lead initiatives in Cape Town and the Western Cape. You will conceptualize, plan, and execute programs addressing key social challenges, navigating complex stakeholder environments and delivering measurable community impact.

The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of progressive project management experience in social development.