Programme Manager

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
Providing technical and operational expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management and execution for human settlements infrastructure projects in the development of Modernisation project for the organization.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders.
- Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
- Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Diploma / Degree in project related management qualification or Business Administration & Management preferably in Organizational Development
- Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- 5 to 10 years of Business Management experience in managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate in report writing skills.

**REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS**:

- Developing and Tracking Budgets
- Coaching
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Planning
- Inventory Control
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Negotiation
- Cost Control
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Problem Solving

**SALARY**: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

**Salary**: From R50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification?
- Do you have a Diploma / Degree in project related management qualification or Business

Administration & Management preferably in Organisational Development?
- Do you have a Project Management Certificate?

**Education**:

- Masters (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Business Management (managing multiple projects): 5 years (required)