THE OPPORTUNITY
The PEP Foundation is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the management and growth of our education programmes. This is a senior role requiring both strategic and hands-on leadership. This is an opportunity to make your mark in a foundation with big plans to support education in South Africa. We await your ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and rigorous programme management capabilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide strategic direction and oversee programme implementation.
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Manage and improve programme systems, ensuring smooth daily, monthly, and termly cycles.
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Analyse programme data, maintain reporting platforms, and respond to field insights.
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Build strong relationships within programme communities and resolve queries quickly. This person is the beating heart of each of the programmes and leads building culture.
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Convene and lead weekly planning meetings with clear tracking and reporting.
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Write compelling reports for donors, partners, and school-based teams.
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
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Degree in a related field, such as in the education sector. A Project Management qualification is an advantage.
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Has at least five years of experience in leading complex programmes in the public schooling sector, and is familiar with the debates, complexities and social dynamics in the sector.
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Proven experience in building relationships in the no-fee public school sector.
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Proven experience in managing data systems. (Requires advanced skills in data analysis tools such as Excel/Google Sheets).
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Energetic leader who inspires teamwork and drives delivery.
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Strong analytical and storytelling/report-writing ability.
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Cause driven and determined to serve the best interests of both beneficiaries and donors.
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Competencies: Presenting, Structuring, Creating support, Organisational sensitivity, Persuasiveness. Providing feedback, Drive, Helicopter view, Situational awareness
