District Development Programme Lead

Neptune; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development bank in South Africa is seeking a Programme Manager to lead and coordinate projects in the Partner-A-District Programme. This role involves collaborating with municipalities and various sectors to manage resources and ensure sustainable development outcomes. Ideal candidates should have project management experience in the municipal or development sector and strong skills in teamwork and resource management.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the municipal or development sector.
• Strong collaboration skills with government and private sector.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects in the PAD programme.
• Collaborate with municipalities and government departments.
• Manage resources and partnerships for sustainable development.

Job description

The Partner-A-District (PAD) Programme operationalises the Bank's municipal strategy, focusing on transforming the M2 / M3 municipal segment through an integrated, programmatic, and partnership-driven approach. It positions districts as strategic entry points for the DBSA to elevate the development impact in alignment with government policies and the District Development Model (DDM).

The Programme Manager leads and coordinates the implementation of multiple projects in the PAD programme to advance the Bank's strategic objectives. The role collaborates with municipalities, government departments, the public and private sector, manages resources, partnerships, and cross-functional teams, to deliver sustainable development outcomes in local government.