Programme Manager (Contract) (Northern Suburbs (Cape)

PEP · Northern Cape

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Description 12 Months Contract

PEP is seeking a CSI Programme Manager to oversee the management and growth of our flagship CSI programmes within PEP Foundation. This includes Lay-Bye Buddy, an initiative that matches private and corporate donors towards settling the lay-bye of a person in need, unlocking relief for families who need it most. This is a senior role requiring strategic planning, hands-on leadership, programme management and data management. While this is an office-based role, this is an opportunity to make your mark in serving the communities we operate in. We await your ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and rigorous programme management capabilities in a Corporate Social Investment space.

Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic direction and oversee programme implementation.
Manage and improve programme systems, ensuring smooth daily, monthly, and termly cycles.
Analyse programme data, maintain reporting platforms, and respond to field insights.
Build strong relationships within programme communities and resolve queries quickly. This person is the beating heart of each of the programmes and leads building culture.
Convene and lead weekly planning meetings with clear tracking and reporting.
Write compelling reports for donors, partners, and store-based teams.
Project and workstream management end to end.

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

Degree in a related field, such as in the CSI sector. A Project Management qualification is an advantage.
Has at least five years of experience in leading complex programmes in the CSI, poverty alleviation sector, and is familiar with the debates, complexities and social dynamics in the sector.
Proven experience in building relationships in the no-fee public sector or corporate social investment.
Proven experience in managing data systems. Requires advanced skills in data analysis tools such as Excel/Google Sheets.
Energetic leader who inspires teamwork, drives delivery and implementation.
Strong analytical and storytelling/report-writing ability.
Cause driven and determined to serve the best interests of both beneficiaries and donors.
Competencies: Presenting, Structuring, Creating support, Organisational sensitivity, Persuasiveness. Providing feedback, Drive, Helicopter view, Situational awareness