Soweto Economic Empowerment Lead: Community Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks an Economic Empowerment Officer to design, implement, and manage programs aimed at boosting economic opportunities for residents and micro‑enterprises. You will lead skills development, entrepreneurship support, financial literacy, and job placement initiatives.

The role requires strong experience in economic development and community engagement, with excellent stakeholder management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 4-5 years of experience in economic development, small business support, or community development program management.
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs related to entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
• Strong understanding of Soweto's socio-economic landscape and township development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement economic empowerment programs for individuals and small businesses in Soweto.
• Provide training and mentorship on entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy.
• Develop and manage partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and financial institutions.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in proposal development for empowerment projects.
• Conduct needs assessments and facilitate workshops for entrepreneurs and job seekers.
• Monitor progress, collect data on impact, and prepare reports.

Skills

Community engagement

Program management

Data analysis

Partnership building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics / Business Administration / Development Studies

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks an Economic Empowerment Officer to design, implement, and manage programs aimed at boosting economic opportunities for residents and micro‑enterprises. You will lead skills development, entrepreneurship support, financial literacy, and job placement initiatives.

The role requires strong experience in economic development and community engagement, with excellent stakeholder management and reporting.