Programme Planning and Initiation
• Develop the implementation plan for the Partner-A-District (PAD) programme, aligned with approved
objectives, partnership framework, and district approach.
• Manage the PAD oversight, facilities, logistics, and resourcing to ensure effective execution of the
programme deliverables.
• Develop the execution plan for a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives that span one or multiple
areas of implementation that directly support the achievement of programme strategic objectives.
• Identify programme risks, challenges and interdependencies, and implement mitigating measures to prevent
programme delays by actively engaging and managing various stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.
• Prioritise projects and allocate resources to ensure that outputs are aligned with the agreed targets.
• Define the programme scope, success criteria, governance structures, multi-year schedule, and budget
forecasts.

Programme Management Functions
a) Origination/ Business Development
• Lead the execution of the origination strategy in the municipal sector to drive infrastructure investment.
• Identify market opportunities through comprehensive sector analysis, including market structure, demand
and supply dynamics, competition, and gap assessment.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality, bankable investment opportunities through proactive
business development and sector expertise.
• Identify and originate viable projects by facilitating preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and business
case development to close deals.
• Develop business cases/ plans for multi-dimensional projects using standard or customised frameworks.
• Originate non-financing initiatives to enhance development impact and strengthen municipal governance
and institutional capacity.
• Assess project and programme feasibility by evaluating resource, financing, and capacity requirements.

Stakeholder Management
• Build and manage relationships at various levels with the project stakeholders, partners in accordance with
the project’s development objectives and stakeholder relations and communication strategy.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks, and alliances aimed at enhancing the Bank’s
development support role.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management/ Business Management/ Built Environment (Civil,
Development Planning, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying).
2. Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Minimum Experience
1. A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.
2. A minimum of 5 years’ post-accreditation experience in a similar job function at a programme.
3. Advanced technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner
4. Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes.
5. Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.
6. Good understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, and PPPFA.