97 Program Development jobs in South Africa

The GIT Programme is a 24-month development journey designed for recent graduates who are passionate about building a career in South Africa's renewable energy sector. This immersive experience offers a structured, fast-paced learning environment across key business functions including.

Graduates will gain hands-on exposure to real projects, develop both technical and soft skills, and actively contribute to Pele's strategic goals. Through mentorship, coaching, and collaboration with seasoned professionals, GITs will play a vital role in supporting departmental objectives and driving continuous improvement.

At Pele, we don't just build energy infrastructure, but we build future leaders. The GIT Programme is your launchpad into a purpose-driven career where innovation, impact, and community upliftment are at the heart of everything we do.

• Participate in a comprehensive learning and development program that is aligned with the company's long-term vision and operational goals.
• Engage in high-impact projects with cross-departmental exposure, learning the strategic priorities and goals of the company while developing core competencies in business leadership, operations, and project management.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from senior leaders to accelerate personal and professional growth in preparation for future leadership roles within the company.

• Collaborate closely with department heads to assist in the execution of strategic initiatives that align with the company's overarching business objectives.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans by analysing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and suggesting ways to optimize operational processes.
• Apply analytical skills to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to improve business outcomes.

• Rotate through key functions within the organization (e.g., Investment and Funding Group, Energy Operations, Project Development, Business Development and Asset Management) to build a comprehensive understanding of how the different teams collaborate to achieve the company's mission.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by understanding departmental interdependencies and identifying opportunities for synergy across teams.
• Engage in cross-functional projects that require collaboration with leaders and colleagues from different backgrounds to ensure alignment with the company's vision and objectives.

• Identify and propose innovative solutions for optimizing workflows, enhancing customer experiences, or improving efficiency across teams.
• Assist in implementing business process improvements to drive cost reduction, resource optimization, and enhance overall business performance.
• Collaborate with senior managers to support the deployment of new technologies, processes, and systems that contribute to the organization's long-term strategic growth.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution within the established time frame and budget.
• Develop leadership skills by managing smaller initiatives, making decisions, and interacting with cross-functional teams, preparing for roles of increasing responsibility.
• Lead small teams or collaborate with peers on key business initiatives, demonstrating accountability and providing strategic direction where needed.

• Use data analytics tools and business intelligence platforms to track, measure, and report on the effectiveness of business strategies, identifying areas of improvement.
• Regularly update senior leadership with performance metrics, insights from analysis, and recommend corrective actions to improve results.
• Document and communicate key learnings, challenges, and solutions to contribute to the company's knowledge base and support continuous learning within the organization.

• Foster strong relationships with colleagues across different functions to create a collaborative and open work environment.
• Leverage networking opportunities within the company to understand different career paths, opportunities, and leadership styles.
• Participate in networking events, leadership training sessions, and collaborative platforms that will contribute to building your professional network within and outside the organization.

• Demonstrate personal initiative and motivation to grow within the company's ecosystem, contributing to both the short- and long-term success of the business.
• Actively participate in career development discussions and work closely with mentors to chart a clear path for career progression in alignment with the company's leadership pipeline.
• After successfully completing the training program, transition into a full-time, permanent role in a department that matches your skill set, experience, and career aspirations.
• Maintain accurate records of training progress, project outcomes, and personal development achievements.
• Prepare reports for supervisors or managers summarizing key learning outcomes and contributions.
• To be considered for the GIT Programme, applicants must meet the following:
• Completed (or in final year of) a BSc, BEng, or related Honours degree in:
• Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial)
• Computer Science

To be considered for the GIT Programme, applicants must meet the following:

·    BSc and/or BSc Hons in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology

·    Ability to understand geographical maps, environmental studies, and related documentation

·    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Motivated, self-starter with a willingness to learn.
• Adaptable to new challenges and environments.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Preferred Skills (Optional):
• Relevant internships or project experience.
• Basic knowledge of (industry-specific tools or software).
• Fluency in additional languages (if applicable).
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Monitoring & Measuring

• Analysis & Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Quality Orientation

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A PROGRAM MANAGER

We're not just another company – we're a team of driven individuals passionate about connecting businesses with top-tier international and home-based professionals. We're building something big here, aiming to be the largest recruitment and staffing firm in the United States for this specialized talent pool, and we're looking for someone who wants to be a part of that journey. Our culture is built on five core values that guide everything we do:

• Attack the Day: We start each day prepared to conquer it. We focus on the one thing we can do today to make our work easier and propel the company forward.
• Be Incredible: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We're organized, efficient, and never settle for mediocrity. We go the extra mile, providing exceptional value at every turn.
• Complete the Job: We're doers. We get things done, even when it's tough. We make the extra effort, leveraging our experience, knowledge, skills, and resources to overcome any challenge.
• Dream Big: We have ambitious goals and we're not afraid to chase them. We embrace change and are passionate about growth, both personally and as a company. We operate as the company we aspire to be, always striving for more.
• Excuse-Free Attitude: Excuses have no place here. We believe in accountability and ownership. We own our mistakes and focus on finding solutions, not making excuses.

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to join a dynamic team that's making an impact.

Role Overview

The Program Manager is accountable for driving member engagement, implementing optimized training pathways (pre- and post-hire), and enhancing the overall experience for the Job Duck Talent Community, from Candidates preparing for placement to Staffers with Senior-level experience. This role is responsible for managing the operational flow of the Talent Community, ensuring seamless integration across Workday, Active Campaign, and the Talent Community Portal. By incorporating skill gap mitigation efforts, analyzing key metrics and identifying trends and conversion opportunities, the administrator elevates member quality and readiness. Working cross-functionally with the Marketing, IT and Delivery departments, as well as the Learning Team, this role ensures that funnel performance is continually improved, and that learning and career development initiatives are personalized to meet the evolving needs of members.

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Overseeing daily operations of the Talent Community, ensuring SOPs are followed and optimized.
• Maintaining and updating Active Campaign candidate contact lists using Workday reports.
• Manage candidate tagging and segmentation based on training activity and engagement.
• Monitoring portal usage and engagement metrics (logins, job browsing, resume updates).
• Collaborating with IT to improve training recommendations and job matching.
• Collaborating with Marketing to refine campaigns and announcements based on click-through and conversion data
• Tracking course catalog usage, completion rates, and tier conversion metrics
• Providing insights on skill gaps and implementing targeted training to elevate members from Tier C to A
• Collaborating with the Learning Team to support the development of customized learning paths aligned with current available job requirements.
• Generating and interpreting reports to guide strategic decisions
• Monitoring dropout rates, course ratings, and application trends to refine the Talent Community model
• Providing insights on overqualified/underqualified populations and skills gap trends
• Ensuring data accuracy between Workday, Active Campaign, and internal systems
• Collaborating with IT, Data and Marketing to improve dashboard visibility and funnel tracking

What We're Looking For:

• At least two years of experience managing small projects with cross-functional teams
• Data interpretation experience and skills
• Background in recruitment, HR operations, or talent development
• Familiarity with Workday (especially EEL) and Active Campaign (Preferred)
• Knowledge of training pathways and career development programs, especially tiered competency models (journey-based learning design)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What's In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from
  900 USD to 1100 USD
• Paid time off
  and holiday pay.
• Referral and annual
  bonuses.
• 100% Remote,
  Full-Time, Long-Term Career Opportunity.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

Ready to dive in?
Apply now and make sure to follow all the instructions

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.

Programmes Manager - Siyakwazi

Siyakwazi is a dynamic nonprofit organisation based in KwaNzimakwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Siyakwazi runs a number of programmes dedicated to promoting inclusive education and supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays. We believe in enabling all children, regardless of ability, to participate meaningfully in their communities and to access quality support in homes, ECD centres, schools, and clinics. 

Siyakwazi is currently seeking a
Programmes Manager,

who will work closely with the Executive Director, and play a key role in the work for the organisation as whole.  This is a full-time, on-site position, based at Siyakwazi's Resource Centre, on the South Coast of KZN, near Port Edward. 

Siyakwazi is a grassroots organisation which was started in 2011, and has grown to a staff of 31. The position of Programmes Manager

is a new position. This person will work closely with the Executive Director as well as the five existing managers, to lead the implementation of all programmes and ensure quality of implementation at every level. 

Team management and capacity building are at the core of this role, and the ideal candidate will have deep experience here, and also, importantly, enjoy this aspect of their work.  You will provide leadership, mentorship, and support to programme staff, fieldworkers, and interns. The programmes Manager will also facilitate team reflection, training, and ongoing skills development. This is a job for a person who loves being in the field and interacting with people - on a daily basis you will be working with staff, fieldworkers, interns, families, and collaborating with local schools and clinics. A deep understanding of inclusion is also necessary for this role, so as to be able to ensure that inclusion is embedded at every level of service delivery, as well as ensuring that all programme activities are child-centred. 

Siyakwazi is currently scaling its programmes and training staff from other organisations to do inclusion work. Part of the role of the Programmes Manager will be curriculum development, training and facilitation. Someone with a background, or strong interest in, curriculum development, training and/or facilitation would be ideal for this role.

It is essential that the person in the role of Programmes Manager is an independent worker who is able to handle a complex workload without frequent oversight. As such, excellent time-management, organisational and coordination skills are extremely important for this role, and this person needs to be extremely reliable and accountable.

The ideal candidate for this role may have a background in therapy (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or speech & language therapy) although this is not required, and people with other backgrounds might be well suited to this role. 

Managing project implementation is key to this role, and the person will be tasked with ensuring effective use of organisational resources (financial, material, and human). Another aspect of this role will be collaborating with the Executive Director on planning, budgeting and strategy. The Programmes Manager will also have regular responsibilities associated with monitoring and evaluation of programmes, and donor reporting. 

This is a full-time in-person position. This position is ideal for someone who lives on, or is willing to relocate to, the beautiful KZN South Coast. This position is
not

available remotely or partially remotely. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. For the right person, there are opportunities for growth within the organisation, and we hope to find someone who will be on the team long term. 

Core Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage programme implementation and ensure quality of programmes.
• Ensure all programme activities are child-centred, inclusive, and aligned with the rights of children with disabilities.
• Develop and manage detailed implementation plans.
• Ensure effective use of organisational resources (financial, material, and human).
• Provide management, leadership, mentorship, and support to programme staff, fieldworkers, and interns.
• Facilitate team reflection, training, and ongoing skills development with a focus on inclusion, disability rights, early childhood education and family engagement.
• Promote a positive, collaborative working culture as well as a culture of reflective practice and continuous learning within the team
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, clinics, community leaders, government departments (Health, Education and Social development), and other NGOs.
• Curriculum development, training, and facilitation.
• Represent Siyakwazi in relevant forums and advocate for inclusive practices and policies.
• Ensure all necessary monitoring and evaluation data is collected and is available.

Other Responsibilities of the Role:

• Work alongside the Executive Director to ensure community voices inform programme design.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organisational growth, including scaling or replicating effective programme models.
• Contribute to budgeting and financial planning.
• Contribute to impact analysis and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to proposal development, grant applications, and donor reporting.
• Donor relations, donor meetings, and nurturing relationships with present and potential funders.
• Support income-generation and sustainability strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director.

Qualifications, Experience & Proficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health, Disability Studies, Therapy, Development Studies, or a related field (required)
• Relevant Master's degree (preferred)
• Strong understanding of inclusive education, early childhood development, and community-based disability support (required)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in managing programmes (required), preferably in the disability, education, or community development sectors
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, and working in rural or under-resourced communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks (preferred)
• Budgeting knowledge and experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programme management tools (required)
• Proficiency in both English and Zulu (required) other African Languages advantageous
• Drivers license (required)

Remuneration:

R R35 000 CTC per month, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience

To apply:

Please send the following to

• Your CV (
  max 4 pages

) in
PDF format
- A one-page

cover letter (explaining why you are interested in working at Siyakwazi specifically, and how your skills are relevant to job description) in
PDF format
- Please
do not

send any additional documents or certificates at this stage.
- In the subject line of your email, please write
"Application: Programmes Manager 2025_(
Insert Your Name
)"

PLEASE APPLY VIA EMAIL AND NOT VIA LINKEDIN

Application deadline: 17 October 2025

. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us by
31 October 2025

, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. 

Please do not call our offices.

If you have
questions

, please ask them via email, please put the word "question" and the name of the position "programmes manager" in the title of your email to ensure it gets responded to timeously.

Program Manager. Johannesburg. Posting Date: 10/09/2025. Deadline: 10/10/2025

Role Title:
Program Manager

Contract Type:
Regular

Reporting To:
Program Director

Program/Department/Unit Name:
Programs

Location:
Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dakar

Team Name:
Transformative Critical Mineral Resources in Africa

The opportunity will focus on Africa's mining sector, which is central to the global green transition due to its rich reserves of critical minerals. However, weak governance and inequitable contracts have limited local benefits. Addressing power imbalances and environmental harm through stronger value chain capabilities and regional collaboration is essential for a just and sustainable future.

Role Purpose
The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organizations. The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF's strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Programs to deliver on the opportunity's outcomes with professionalism
• Deliver on day-to-day liaison with grantees to ensure the opportunity is designed, launched, implemented, and exited according to the outcomes defined
• Work collaboratively with other members within the opportunity team and with colleagues across OSF to ensure the opportunity is effectively leveraging OSF's capabilities to reach the agreed outcome
• Effectively manage the grant-making process by communicating with grantees for proposal submission, assisting in grant record preparation, grants processing, payments, reporting, and other related processes
• Build a strong understanding of the field and partnerships, in developing and designing the grant selection processes
• Manage relationships with partners, in close coordination with Geographic Policy Groups as relevant, and work with them to achieve OSF's strategic objective through the opportunity
• Work collaboratively in developing, assessing, and revising program strategies
• Work with leadership to maintain grant-making practice aligned with OSF's approach to grant-making and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations
• Assist in the construction, maintenance, and assessment of grant making portfolio(s), sharing responsibility for strategy design with manager
• Contribute to larger opportunity strategy
• Process and oversee progress of consultant contracts
• Monitor progress implementation, project risks, and other relevant status updates and communicate to Director of Programs regularly

Key internal relationships
Director, Programs; Managing Director Programs; Core Partners, Special Advisors, Grants Management, Operations

Key external relationships
External Partners

The ideal candidate

• Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent)
• Post-graduate education relevant to the types of Opportunities that Open Society Foundations will invest in.
• Multiple years' experience (in one or multiple organisations) where proficiency in the specific field or subject area has been comprehensively developed
• Extensive expertise in the specific topic area as set out in the "Opportunity Description" above. Experience with access to justice in mining and the impact of of resource extraction in communities.
• Specific technical strength and knowledge of critical minerals management and metals policy.
• An understanding of the critical minerals value chains and financing
• Prior working experience of operating within the non-profit community (for example multi-lateral, NGO, foundation or ambassadorial working environments)
• Fluent in local language where the role is based. Proficiency in Portuguese and or French is an added advantage
• Demonstrable expertise on Africa, global critical minerals landscape and the associated developmental and governance strategic opportunities for the continent. In addition, practical experience doing high level work in critical minerals rich African countries highly desired.

What We Offer

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
• Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
• Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

Who We Are
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.

Guided by our founder's values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.

Additional Information
Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Competitive rates of pay apply.
Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

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We have a job opportunity for Program Manager with our client for long term contract, send your resume to

Job Title: 
Program Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Minimum qualification Required:

• Minimum of 5 – 7 years' project management in related role

• Candidate must have sufficient experience in planning and executing strategically aligned projects in the banking industry

Pre- Requisite requirement

• Previous experience Information/Data Management Projects

• Previous experience in managing large projects that are strategically aligned to Business

• Previous experience in engaging and managing cross departmental project.

The following will be an added advantage:

• Professional Project Management Certification

• A thorough understanding of the nine knowledge areas contained in the Guide to Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) and / or Prince II

• Good understanding of data management knowledge areas

Competencies:

• Customer Service orientation

• A high level of written and spoken English

• Analytical skills

• The ability to compile own presentations and proposals

• Excellent communication and Presentation skills

• Computer literacy, especially in the Microsoft Office products, including MS Project

• The ability to work in teams, manage people, resolve conflict(manage different personalities and frustrations level of self and others

Qualifications/ Certification:

• A minimum of a B degree / Advanced Diploma OR equivalent

• Formal project management qualification / certification will be an added

Key deliverables:

• Managing multiple projects from inception through to implementation.

• End-to-end project management of a number of projects, contributing to the Information Strategy Programme.

• Report on project status to different stakeholders

• Facilitate and co-ordinate milestone deliverables and activities of all projects

• Apply strategy processes, design and execution.

• Produce project management plans that includes scope, quality, risk, time, cost, HR,

procurement, integration and communication, and to ensure that these are regularly

updated and maintained.

• Direct and coordinate activities of project team members to ensure the project progresses

according to the approved schedule, producing the expected deliverables, within budget

and according to specification and quality standards

• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are timeously produced,

approved and distributed.

• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers

• Establish and effectively manage a project team; clearly defining roles and responsibilities

for the delivery of project outputs