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Amplify | Mobilise | Change – Project Lead

Position:

Project Lead

Type:

Permanent

Location

Claremont, Cape Town

Vacancy application deadline:

November 30, 2025

Role

DGMT is a public innovator committed to developing South Africa’s potential through strategic investment. Our goal for South Africa is a flourishing people, economy and society.

Amplify | Mobilise | Change is an initiative that seeks to strengthen and connect efforts toward digital advocacy. Through AMC, DGMT works with partners across sectors to amplify promising approaches, mobilise networks of practice, and drive social change through digital communication.

To coordinate and deepen the implementation of this work, we are looking to employ a Project Lead to manage AMC’s partnerships, delivery, and learning processes.

We are looking for a thoughtful, proactive person who is passionate about social change, has strong organisational and relationship management skills, and can drive collaborative implementation across multiple partners and contexts.

Minimum requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, development studies, public health, or a related field.
  • A postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in programme or project management within the social or development sector.
  • Experience working on issues related to gender, social inclusion, community development, or men’s wellbeing.
  • Strong background in stakeholder management and collaborative partnership development.
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
  • Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches.
  • Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, and transformation.
  • Empathetic and able to engage constructively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Strategic thinker who can translate vision into practical delivery.
  • Curious, reflective, and open to learning.
  • Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall coordination and leadership for the AMC initiative, ensuring coherence and momentum across all project partners and activities.
  • Manage relationships with implementing partners, ensuring alignment with AMC’s goals and principles.
  • Oversee project planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure effective delivery and accountability.
  • Coordinate learning and reflection processes, ensuring evidence and insights are captured and shared to strengthen implementation.
  • Support communication and advocacy efforts to amplify the work and deepen public understanding of the power of digital advocacy and connection.
  • Facilitate collaboration between DGMT’s innovation, operations, and communications teams to advance AMC’s objectives.
  • Represent AMC in relevant stakeholder forums, partnerships, and events.

How to apply

Applicants should submit their CV and motivational letter by 30 November 2025 by clicking here. You will be directed to our recruitment portal. Scroll to the bottom, click apply and complete the form.

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