SADC Regional Programme Manager - Social Impact Programmes

Salary: R800K

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

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must have current or RECENT experience working in Youth Development or Youth Employment/Labour initiatives

• 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.

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