Program Manager Fixed Term Contract

Duke Corporate Education; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate education provider seeks a Program Manager for a fixed term contract from August to November 2025. The role involves managing program logistics, liaising with clients, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful program execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, project management experience, and strong communication skills. This position requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to work with remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or higher.
• Experience in learning & development program design or consulting.
• Project management experience managing schedules, deadlines, and resources.
• Experience working with remote/virtual teams.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire program process from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients to assess their leadership development needs.
• Collaborate with educators and partners to deliver high-quality programs.
• Oversee program budgets, timelines, reporting, and evaluations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and program participants.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager to work on a Fixed Term Contract to provide critical support during our busiest months of the year. The contract runs from around 18 August 2025 to 28 November 2025, approximately 3 1/2 months. This role is responsible for supporting the design and leading the coordination and delivery of programs tailored to meet our clients' needs and specifications. Key responsibilities include managing all program logistics, liaising with clients, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring the successful design and execution of each program.

Key Elements of the Role

• Manage the entire program process from start to finish, ensuring that program delivery meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Coordinate with clients to assess their leadership development needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with educators, other members of the program team, and partners to deliver high-quality programs.
• Oversee program budgets, timelines, reporting, and evaluations.
• Ensure that all program materials and learning materials are produced at the highest level of quality.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, program participants, and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree, or higher.
• Experience in learning & development program design (preferably for Leadership Development) or consulting in a people related field.
• Project management experience, with the ability to manage schedules, deadlines, resources, budgets, and reports.
• Experience working with remote/virtual teams.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders across different teams, cultures, and geographies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to working hours with the ability to travel and work outside of normal working hours.