Operations

Programme Manager (p6)- Ref: Vp21 Five -year Fixed Term Contract

Mangosuthu University of Technology·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 6, 2026

Salary Scale: R844 994.00 - R1 083 619.00 basic salary per annum

Key Performance Areas:

  • Programme Planning and Coordination
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Governance
  • Grant Compliance and Funder Management
  • Stakeholder and Partner Management
  • Budget, Procurement and Resource Oversight
  • Quality, Risk, Continuous Improvement and Skills Transfer

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant Bachelor's degree at NQF Level 7 in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Public Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least five (5) years' relevant experience in programme or project management, of which at least two (2) years must have been at a senior or multi-project coordination level, gained in a programme/project management, finance, or grant management environment.

Recommendations:

  • Professional programme/project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or MSP)
  • Reporting to executive and governance structures
  • Management of capital, infrastructure, ICT or Organisational-change programmes in a complex environment
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Grant administration and funder reporting (e.g., DHET, DBSA, National Treasury)
  • Advanced computer skills and data processing, including MS Project or equivalent.
  • Record keeping and data management.
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Higher education or public-sector experience
  • Valid driver's license.

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 6, 2026

Created

October 28, 2026