Project Manager

Eastern Cape, Umtata
- (Negotiable)

**We are seeking a Project Manager (Rural, Agri-Development and Oceans Economy enterprise Support Programme) for a 6-month contract (5 days per week) position based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.**

**Applicants are required to meet the following criteria**:

- Degree in Agriculture / Development Studies / Commerce with 10+ years relevant working experience of which 3 years should be in economic / community development
- Project Management experience will be an added advantage
- Please note this will be a 5 days per week role

**The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to**:

- Provision of on-the-ground support relating to bee-keeping and honey processing, fishing and fish processing (and other relevant oceans economy related initiatives), vegetable production and processing, piggery farming and market linkages as well as chicken farming and market access.
- Development of the programme support framework highlighting beneficial prioritization measures, proposed support interventions and support arrangements.
- Formulation of support project plans and budgets having regard to resource availability.
- Undertaking of resource mobilization to secure additional funds for the benefit of supported beneficiary groups.
- Facilitation of collaborative partnerships with public and private sector institutions towards meeting the needs of the supported beneficiary groups.
- Development of protocols to enable accessing of assistance by programme beneficiaries relating to existing financial incentives, business support and loans.
- Provision of support relating to market access for supported for the relevant products produced by supported SMMEs.
- Coordination with other public entities and government departments for purposes of securing support and off take agreements for the programme beneficiaries.
- Develop and manage project plan and budget for the programme as well as monitor expenditure for the programme in line with the budget
- Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for the programme

**Salary: To be discussed at interview for the 6-month period**
- For more information please contact:

- Glynis Bentley