Job Description

Precinct Manager

TYPE: Fixed-Term (12 Months Contract)

ENTITY: AMANDLA

LOCATION: DLAB Jabulani, Soweto

SALARY: CTC Market Related

START DATE: Immediate

BENEFITS: Medical Aid subsidy

THE ORGANISATION

AMANDLA is a globally award-winning social enterprise with over a decade of experience in the development sector, specialising in infrastructure, youth and community development and sport for development. We have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg (South Africa), Berlin (Germany) and Philadelphia (USA). In partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and other high-profile partners we are currently rolling out iconic Development Precincts (DBSA DLabs) across South Africa, aiming to break inter- generational cycles of poverty. Our award winning Safe-Hub model forms an integral part of the DLabs, enabling a holistic approach and multi- agency platform to community and youth development. Our diverse team is looking for ambitious and energetic professionals who do not shun challenges and are eager to realise their potential to change lives.

JOB SCOPE

The Precinct Manager is the on-site, in-community leader responsible for driving the success, sustainability, and socioeconomic impact of a Development Precinct with the Safe-Hub at its core. The role ensures that the precinct serves as a thriving hub for collective impact by aligning partners, programmes, and resources to a shared vision. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the implementation of annual plans, budgets, and compliance frameworks while ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, safety, and accountability. Central to the role is building strong partnerships with community stakeholders, local government, schools, and funders/investors, while fostering trust and engagement with participants and residents.

Areas of responsibility include:

Contribute to the co-designing and drive the implementation of the contextualised Collective Impact strategy. Establish and maintain governance structures for the Precinct. Ensure daily monitoring of programme activities in line with AMANDLA's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning tools and frameworks. Manage precinct-wide communications strategy and ensure alignment of messaging. Ensure precinct objectives align with the organisational strategy. Ensure delivery of all precinct programmes meet best practice standards. Ensure compliance with health, safety and operational standards Analyse results and facilitate learning and continuous improvement across precinct programmes. Compile and submit regular reports in precinct performance, incidents, stakeholder engagement, and progress towards objectives. Lead and manage precinct staff, ensuring wellbeing, motivation, and performance. Build and manage strong relationships with participants, community, community leaders, and partners. Serve as the main point of contact for precinct-level relationships, including local partners, community organisations, schools, SAPS, local government, and funders Strengthening the presence and reputation of the precinct through local networking and advocacy. Drive and or support the development and implementation of precinct-wide staff training and development plans. Ensure precinct facilities meet health, safety, and security standards.

Educational:

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Management, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field. Project Management qualification (e.g. PMP) advantageous.

Experience and Skills:

3-5 years' management experience in a multi-stakeholder environment. Proven track record in project/programme management and partnership coordination. Experience in youth development, education, sports, community development, or related fields. HR and people management experience. Strong facilitation, communication, and IT skills. Knowledge of systems thinking and complexity management Proven ability to execute complex projects successfully Proven ability to coordinate inter-disciplinary teams Ability to resolve problems in a timely and consistent manner Strong communication skills Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office & MS Projects) Ability to communicate in English and (at least one) other South African language

Desirable

Exposure to Collective Impact Management/Leadership experience Experience in managing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems Business analysis skills Experience of working in youth development, education, or a start-up environment

CORE COMPETENCIES, ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and PREFERENCES

Personal Attributes:

Servant Leaders Holistic Thinking Attention to detail Planning and Execution Problem Solving Entrepreneurial Mindset Ability to rally a team with a positive attitude Performance Driven Cultural Sensitivity Negotiation Patience
To apply please submit your Curriculum Vitae including two relevant & contactable references and current contact details via email to recruitment@edufootball.org .

Application date: 16 September 2025 -03 October 2025.

Please give your email the subject: Application_Sept25_PRM_ JAB-YOURNAME. For your application to be considered you must follow the application instructions.

Given the number of applicants we will be unable to contact all applicants, if you have not heard from us by 1st of November 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more information about AMANDLA/ Safe-Hub, refer to www.safe-hub.org / www.AMANDLA.net

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Diploma (Required)
Experience:

multi-stakeholder management: 4 years (Required) youth development and community development: 4 years (Preferred)
Location:

Jabulani, Gauteng (Preferred)
Work Location: In person