South Africa: CSI Programmes and Operations Manager – Namibia

Minimum requirements for the role: A Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Business Administration or a related field. Previous experience having worked in a CSI management, community development, grants management or a role within NGOs, foundations, corporate social investment or project management, preferably within a corporate or donor-funded environment. Must have a demonstrated track record of managing multi-project portfolios and budgets. Previous experience evaluating grant proposals and monitoring grantee performance is strongly preferred. Must have strong stakeholder engagement skills across private, public, and community sectors. Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting is essential for the role. The successful candidate must have advanced project and programme management skills as well as excellent written and oral communication, with ability to prepare Board-level reports and presentations. Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities and be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of project management tools advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Developing, implementing, and managing CSI programmes and partnerships, as well as overseeing all operational, financial, and reporting aspects of CSI initiatives within the group to ensure the effective execution of the Foundations active portfolio, which spans education, health, sport, environment, disaster response, community development, and feeding programmes. Overseeing all projects currently underway, while the CEO retains strategic oversight and ownership of new projects in development. Overseeing the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of all ongoing Foundation projects. Anticipating risks and proactively troubleshoot operational challenges. Leading the review and evaluation of incoming grant applications and assessing alignment with the Foundations mandate and strategic focus areas. Preparing clear recommendations to the CEO on approvals, rejections, or modifications and monitoring and evaluating grantee performance to ensure accountability, impact, and compliance with agreements. Maintaining a comprehensive database of grants and outcomes and serving as a key liaison between the Foundation and its stakeholders, including beneficiaries, community leaders, suppliers, contractors, operating companies, and government agencies. Developing and managing the CSI annual budget and ensuring optimal allocation of resources as well as monitoring expenditure and ensuring financial compliance with internal policies and donor requirements. Overseeing procurement and administrative processes related to CSI operations. Supporting the CEO in cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships preparing detailed and accurate reports, dashboards, and Board submissions on project and grant performance. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.