SADC Regional Programme Manager - Social Impact Programmes

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Wilson Recruitment seeks an experienced SADC Regional Programme Manager based in Sandton, South Africa. This position requires strong leadership to manage multiple regional teams and ensure high-quality programme outcomes across Southern Africa.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7-10 years’ experience in education or social impact programmes, demonstrating a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in education, youth development, or social impact programmes.
• Project Management certification is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Regional Coordinators and Supervisors to deliver programme outcomes.
• Oversee implementation and operational delivery of programme activities.
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Project Management

Performance management

Operational planning

Change management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

SADC Regional Programme Manager - Social Impact Programmes

Salary: R800K

Contract type: 2-year contract, Onsite (Sandton)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management - Postgraduate highly advantageous

• At least 7--10 years' experience in education, youth development, community development, or large-scale social impact programmes, Southern African experience is essential. (Namibia, Zim, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho)

• Project Management certification is desirable.

• Minimum 5 years' experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and implementing programmes across multiple regions

• Experience with performance management, operational planning, and change management.

Duties

• Lead, coach and support Regional Coordinators (6) and Scholar Corps Supervisors/Alumni Mentors (10) to deliver high-quality programme outcomes.

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation and operational delivery of programme activities across multiple regions. (Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho)

• Monitor programme performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), service standards and operational targets, implementing corrective action where required.

• Coordinate regional work plans, resource allocation and operational priorities to ensure effective programme delivery.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with schools, community stakeholders, government departments and partner organisations.

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, programme standards and quality assurance requirements across all regions.

• Oversee programme reporting, data quality and operational systems to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and professional development of regional team members.

• Identify operational risks, resolve escalated programme issues and implement practical solutions to improve programme effectiveness.

• Foster collaboration across regional teams by promoting best practices, consistent communication and operational excellence.