Social Impact Venture Facilitator — Hybrid Contract

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract role with potential extension

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 collaborates with an incubator program in Bloemfontein to recruit a Social Entrepreneurship Facilitator. You will mentor aspiring social entrepreneurs, run workshops, and help shape sustainable ventures addressing local challenges.

The role emphasizes training, business planning, financial modeling, impact measurement, and building networks with investors and partners. A master’s degree and at least six years’ experience are required, with a hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in entrepreneurship, business consulting, or program facilitation with a social impact focus.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering business training programs.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial modeling, and impact measurement.
• Excellent mentorship, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to connect entrepreneurs with resources and networks.
• Experience in managing projects and events.
• Knowledge of the entrepreneurial landscape in Bloemfontein and the Free State.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on social entrepreneurship concepts and business development.
• Provide one-on-one mentorship and coaching to social entrepreneurs.
• Assist entrepreneurs in developing business plans, financial models, and impact measurement frameworks.
• Connect entrepreneurs with relevant networks, investors, and potential partners.
• Organize and curate events, pitch competitions, and networking opportunities.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the incubator program curriculum.
• Monitor the progress of participating ventures and provide ongoing support.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and provide reports on outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive community among participants.

Skills

Mentorship

Coaching

Facilitation

Networking

Program management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field

Job description

Placements24 collaborates with an incubator program in Bloemfontein to recruit a Social Entrepreneurship Facilitator. You will mentor aspiring social entrepreneurs, run workshops, and help shape sustainable ventures addressing local challenges.

The role emphasizes training, business planning, financial modeling, impact measurement, and building networks with investors and partners. A master’s degree and at least six years’ experience are required, with a hybrid work model offered.