We are looking for someone who is passionate and a driven individual to lead our CSI portfolio. At Ackermans, we’re looking for a changemaker to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor our Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programmes ensuring every initiative makes a real difference in the communities we serve.

We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Qualification Required

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate / Matric

Preferred:

• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools: Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, etc.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Project planning and implementation
• General CSI landscape and charitable organisations within South Africa
• Early Childhood Development and social investment organisations related to women and children
• Reporting and verification processes relevant to CSI and BBBEE Reporting
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written across all levels - must have a proven track record with writing progress report. Budgeting; input, tracking and overall management
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Resilient in delivering outcomes
• Assertive with high levels of drive and initiative
• Strong service & detail orientation
• Sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• Proficiency in relevant computer programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Experience Required:

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years successful experience in the planning, co-ordination, and implementation of multiple project-based programs

Preferred:

• Experience working within a Corporate Social Investment team or environment
• Proven track record in growing and sustaining CSI programs, including but not limited to Community-based projects, Voluntary CSI for Employees, Donations and Sponsorships.
• Experience in sourcing and managing partners and suppliers to successfully implement CSI programmes and projects
• Successful track record in recommending and managing budgets

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license, with own vehicle preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide input into the annual Ackermans CSI strategy and implementation plan
• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on the Ackermans CSI flagship Ububele Schools early childhood development programme which includes local travel to schools and partners.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and report on all other internal Ackermans CSI initiatives; including but not limited to International Nelson Mandela Day, employee volunteerism, donations and sponsorships, winter drives, etc. This includes local travel to facilitate implementation and attend necessary engagements.
• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Ackermans Ububele communication plan, ensuring maximum communication of all initiatives though the appropriate channels, i.e., radio, print, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Report on the progress and outcomes of all Ackermans CSI activities
• Propose, coordinate, and manage budgets allocated to Ackermans CSI projects
• Manage the administration requirements of the overall Ackermans CSI Programme.