Programme Lead

University of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Programme Lead to manage and deliver design thinking programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with the d-school team and report to the Head of Programmes. This full-time role focuses on planning and executing educational initiatives while collaborating with both full-time and part-time coaches. Ideal applicants should have experience in educational programme management and a strong grasp of design thinking methodologies. The position offers a three-year contract with a closing date of February 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering educational programmes.
• Strong understanding of design thinking methodologies.
• Ability to manage teams and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver d-school programmes.
• Work closely with Programme Leads and coaches.
• Report directly to the d-school’s Head of Programmes.

Job description

Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline : June 06, 2026

The Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at UCT is an education, training, and research school offering design‑led thinking programmes to undergraduate and post‑graduate students registered at UCT and other higher education institutions. The school also offers professional executive programmes to the private and public sectors and community‑based development practitioners.

• The d‑school’s overall objective is to promote, train and capacitate individuals and organisations in the practice of design thinking as an enabler of innovation and new outcomes that can meet users' needs in complex socio‑political and economic contexts.
• As a member of the d‑school team, the Programme Lead will join an existing team responsible for the planning, managing and delivering of d‑school programmes which include the Foundation programme, DT Week and the DTinAfrika programmes, as well as other programmes via face‑to‑face, online and hybrid teaching formats.
• This is a 3‑year full‑time contract position. As part of the successful delivery of programmes the role will work closely with the other Programme Leads and coaches (full time and part time) and will report directly to the d‑school’s Head of Programmes.

Closing date: 04 February 2026