SDTM1416-2026 PROGRAMME MANAGER: PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT (2 POSTS)

Tshwane; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 858,000 - 1,192,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tshwane is seeking a Programme Manager to lead multiple catalytic infrastructure projects (CIPs) and oversee end-to-end delivery, including scope, time and budget. You will ensure governance, coordination across departments, and productive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have an engineering or project management background with at least eight years in a related role, and registration as a professional

Qualifications

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification in Engineering or Project Management.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer/Engineering Technologist or Professional Project Manager registration is an added advantage.
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a project and programme management environment.
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage.
• Compliance with Local Government Acts/regulations will be an added advantage.
• A valid Code B driving licence.
• Computer literacy with SAP and advanced Excel.
• Must undergo a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme management leadership to several CIPs and programmes.
• Be responsible for the overall management, control and delivery of projects and programmes.
• Ensure CIP execution support and efficient project preparation and packaging.
• Lead and coordinate meetings and working groups with stakeholders.
• Manage funding applications and related grants.
• Engage with City departments and external stakeholders on CIP implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

SDTM1416-2026 PROGRAMME MANAGER: PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT (2 POSTS)

Company:

City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Section

Programme Planning, Management and Strategy

Reference number

SDTM1416-2026

Position

PROGRAMME MANAGER: PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT (2 POSTS)

To be advertised

• Internal
• External

This position seeks to attract (external)

• African female
• Coloured female
• Coloured male
• Indian female
• White female
• White male
• Person with disability
• All categories

Job level

T17

Scale

R857 964,00 – R1 191 576,00 per annum

remuneration package

R1 261 855,00 – R1 686 480,00 per annum

Job purpose

To provide programme management leadership to several projects and to oversee the management and compliance of catalytic infrastructure projects (CIPs)

Appointment

requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Engineering or Project Management
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) or registered as a Professional Project Manager in terms of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act 48 of 2000) will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a project and programme management environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with SAP and advanced Excel
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

Leadership and supervisory skills; communication skills; analytical thinking skills; organisational skills; interpersonal skills; presentation skills; negotiation skills; technical skills; having patience; high level of professionalism; innovative thinking skills; being energetic; flexibility; decisiveness; ability to be efficient and self-motivated; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; being proactive; ability to work with people or communities in challenging circumstances, including situations where disputes or disruptions arises, Physical fit and be able to work effectively in demanding site conditions.

Primary functions

• Provide programme management leadership to several CIPs and programmes
• Be responsible for the overall management, control and delivery of projects, programmes and cycles
• Ensure CIP execution support and efficient project preparation and packaging
• Ensure that the identified CIPs support economic nodes and engineering master plans
• Take accountability for end-to-end delivery across business and infrastructure regarding scope, time and budget and oversee all functions and processes relating to the activities of any project resource working on CIPs and other projects
• Lead and be accountable for the overall delivery of a portfolio of CIPs and other projects at strategic level
• Manage programme packaging by fostering a systems approach
• Provide programme and project management in the City to several projects
• Manage and coordinate the overall implementation of CIPs with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure best practice management, development and compliance of CIPs
• Ensure information exchange support and management of CIPs (full cycle) Coordinate with major socio-economic infrastructure providers
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate meetings and working groups involving management, internal and external clients and fellow professionals
• Manage CIPs that will initiate, stimulate and support investments and rejuvenate economic activity on behalf of the City
• Ensure that best practices for CIP implementation principles are applied to all development projects and programmes
• Engage with internal departments and role players relevant for the implementation of CIPs through the City’s capital budget and other related processes
• Represent the City with other external stakeholders relating to the provision of the required capital budget
• Engage with relevant City departments regarding the budgeting of CIPs identified through various City investment drives
• Follow up with departments regarding the budgeting of CIPs that will respond to the City’s growth initiatives
• Provide a single point of focus for all CIP issues, governance, escalation of risk and consideration of alternative options according to the active management of the portfolio and CIP scope and boundaries
• Be responsible for leading, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling CIPs Manage cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of management
• Facilitate community and private sector investment in CIPs
• Undertake financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting on CIPs
• Identify and access external finance for CIPs
• Manage funding applications and related grants