Soweto Programs Director - Community Impact Leader

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Non-Profit Program Director in Soweto, Gauteng. The role leads strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of programs serving the Soweto community, with a focus on impactful community development and strong leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, and fundraising support, guiding staff and partners to deliver high-quality services aligned with the mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit program management.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale programs addressing community needs.
• Strong understanding of social issues and community development in Gauteng.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and management skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all program areas.
• Develop and implement innovative program strategies addressing community needs.
• Manage program budgets with financial accountability and resource allocation.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of program effectiveness using data to drive impact.
• Lead and mentor program staff, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders, partners, funders, and government agencies.
• Represent the organization at forums and public events.
• Contribute to fundraising by supporting grant proposals with program insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Program leadership

Budget management

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Non-Profit Program Director in Soweto, Gauteng. The role leads strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of programs serving the Soweto community, with a focus on impactful community development and strong leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, and fundraising support, guiding staff and partners to deliver high-quality services aligned with the mission.