PROGRAMME MANAGER PARTNER-A-DISTRICT

Milton Resourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Resourcing seeks a Programme Manager in Pretoria to lead the execution of complex programmes aligned with strategic objectives. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to develop comprehensive implementation plans while identifying risks and challenges.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, PMP accreditation, and at least 10 years of experience in programme management. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Planner is essential, along with a deep understanding of government planning processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-accreditation experience in a similar job function.
• Advanced technical experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation plan for the Partner A District programme.
• Manage oversight, facilities, logistics, and resourcing for effective execution.
• Identify risks and engage stakeholders to mitigate delays.
• Lead origination strategy in municipal sector for infrastructure investment.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Business Development

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Job description

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).
• Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post‑accreditation experience in a similar job function at a programme.
• Advanced technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner.
• Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, and PPPFA.