PROGRAMME MANAGER PARTNER-A-DISTRICT

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POSITION INFO:
Programme Planning and Initiation • Develop the implementation plan for the Partner-A-District (PAD) programme, aligned with approved objectives, partnership framework, and district approach. • Manage the PAD oversight, facilities, logistics, and resourcing to ensure effective execution of the programme deliverables. • Develop the execution plan for a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives that span one or multiple areas of implementation that directly support the achievement of programme strategic objectives. • Identify programme risks, challenges and interdependencies, and implement mitigating measures to prevent programme delays by actively engaging and managing various stakeholders, consultants, and vendors. • Prioritise projects and allocate resources to ensure that outputs are aligned with the agreed targets. • Define the programme scope, success criteria, governance structures, multi-year schedule, and budget forecasts. Programme Management Functions a) Origination\/ Business Development • Lead the execution of the origination strategy in the municipal sector to drive infrastructure investment. • Identify market opportunities through comprehensive sector analysis, including market structure, demand and supply dynamics, competition, and gap assessment. • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality, bankable investment opportunities through proactive business development and sector expertise. • Identify and originate viable projects by facilitating preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and business case development to close deals. • Develop business cases\/ plans for multi-dimensional projects using standard or customised frameworks. • Originate non-financing initiatives to enhance development impact and strengthen municipal governance and institutional capacity. • Assess project and programme feasibility by evaluating resource, financing, and capacity requirements. Stakeholder Management • Build and manage relationships at various levels with the project stakeholders, partners in accordance with the project’s development objectives and stakeholder relations and communication strategy. • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks, and alliances aimed at enhancing the Bank’s development support role. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management\/ Business Management\/ Built Environment (Civil, Development Planning, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying). 2. Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Minimum Experience 1. A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role. 2. A minimum of 5 years’ post-accreditation experience in a similar job function at a programme. 3. Advanced technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner 4. Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes. 5. Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders. 6. Good understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, and PPPFA.