Youth Development Leader — On-Site Growth & Impact

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Development Program Manager in Pietermaritzburg to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of youth initiatives on-site. You will oversee program staff, manage budgets, and build partnerships with schools and community organizations to foster growth and positive social engagement among youth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of program management experience in non-profit or youth development settings, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social sciences, education, community development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in non-profit or youth development sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams and staff.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles and adolescent psychology.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage youth development programs and initiatives.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff and volunteers.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, and evaluate program effectiveness, reporting on outcomes.
• Ensure programs are safe, inclusive, and meet the developmental needs of diverse youth populations.
• Facilitate workshops and activities, providing mentorship and guidance to young participants.
• Organize and coordinate youth events, camps, and outreach activities.
• Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in youth development.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Fundraising

Public speaking

Program design

Data collection

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Community Development, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Youth Development Program Manager in Pietermaritzburg to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of youth initiatives on-site. You will oversee program staff, manage budgets, and build partnerships with schools and community organizations to foster growth and positive social engagement among youth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of program management experience in non-profit or youth development settings, with a