Project Manager

7 hours ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Full time

Job Opportunity: Project Manager at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

Are you passionate about driving real change for South Africa’s youth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record in project management and systems change? If so, Harambee wants you on our team

About Harambee

Harambee, in partnership with Yellowwoods and the Centre for Exponential Change (C4EC), is leading the way in solving youth unemployment. We’re not your typical organisation—we’re driven by integrity, results, impact, and a deep passion for empowering young people. Our work is dynamic and impactful, thanks to strong partnerships with The Presidency of South Africa, Business Unity South Africa, Youth Employment Service (YES), and more.

The Role: Project Manager

You’ll play a pivotal role in developing an ecosystem blueprint to scale youth self-employment, especially in the informal economy. You’ll convene and coordinate diverse ecosystem players, synthesise group insights, conduct research, and help shape the future of youth entrepreneurship in South Africa.

**Location**: All Regions
**Reports to**: Chief Opportunity Development Officer

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Synthesise group discussions and solutions after each sprint.
- Conduct primary and secondary research to strengthen project outcomes.
- Prepare materials and scope relevant ecosystem players for each sprint.
- Capture and incorporate feedback from stakeholders.
- Leverage your networks to convene and include key players.
- Draft the final ecosystem blueprint.
- Coordinate meetings, manage documents, and support project logistics.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Degree in Economics, Business, Politics (ideal).
- At least 8 years’ project management experience, with a strong record in systems change design in South Africa.
- Deep networks in the South African entrepreneurship and self-employment ecosystem.
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups and facilitating collaboration.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with digital project management tools.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

**Competencies**:

- Accountability, results orientation, problem analysis, commitment to excellence, teamwork, and time management.

Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team changing the world for South Africa’s youth.
- Work with leading partners and stakeholders.
- Enjoy a flexible, innovative, and supportive work environment.

**Inclusion Matters**

**People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.**

Let’s create lasting change—join us and help shape the future of youth employment in South Africa

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