Social Investing Senior Project Manager Apply

FirstRand Corporate Centre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social impact is seeking a Social Investing Senior Project Manager in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will oversee project planning and execution, engage with key stakeholders, and lead initiatives in education and GBVF. Candidates should have 5-8 years' experience, with strong strategic management and analytical skills, along with a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in development, philanthropy, or education sectors.
• Proven experience in managing projects in Basic Education, Higher Education, and GBVF.
• At least 2–3 years in a management or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and apply research to inform project design.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets aligned to strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic project management

Sector knowledge in education and GBVF

Research and analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement and advocacy

Monitoring and evaluation

Innovation and ideation

Team collaboration and enablement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Education Policy, Gender Studies

Job description

Job title : Social Investing Senior Project Manager Apply

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 17, 2025

Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Ideation and Design

• Conduct and apply research to inform project design and enablement.
• Identify and pilot innovative approaches to education and GBVF challenges.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed project plans and budgets aligned to strategic programme goals.
• Manage implementation of education and GBVF projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and accountability.

Sector-Specific Programme Development

• Design and implement initiatives that address systemic challenges in Basic Education (e.g., literacy, teacher development, infrastructure).
• Support access, retention, and success in Higher Education, including bursary programmes, academic support, and institutional partnerships.
• Lead targeted GBVF interventions, including prevention, response, and survivor support programmes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government departments, universities, NGOs, and community organisations.
• Facilitate collaborative platforms and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
• Represent the Foundation in sectoral forums and working groups.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Develop and implement MEL frameworks for all projects.
• Track performance indicators and compile impact reports.
• Integrate learning into project refinement and scaling strategies.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Minimum Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Preferred : Postgraduate qualification in Education Policy, Gender Studies

Experience Level :

• 5–8 years in development, philanthropy, or education sectors.
• Proven experience in managing projects in Basic Education, Higher Education, and GBVF.
• At least 2–3 years in a management or leadership role.

We can be a match if you have :

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 to 3 years ideally at management level

Competencies :

• Strategic project management
• Sector knowledge in education and GBVF
• Research and analytical skills
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Innovation and ideation
• Team collaboration and enablement
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