South Africa: CSI Programmes and Projects Manager – Namibia

Minimum requirements for the role: A Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field is pref. Previous experience having worked in a Project Management role is essential for the position. Experience working within community development, grants management or a role within NGOs, foundations, corporate social investment or project management, preferably within a corporate or donor-funded environment is pref but not essential. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and community development expertise to ensure that CSI investments deliver sustainable and measurable impact. Must have a demonstrated track record of managing multi-project portfolios and budgets. Previous experience evaluating grant proposals and monitoring grantee performance is preferred but not essential. Experience in stakeholder engagement skills across private, public, and community sectors is pref. 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 the ability to prepare Board-level reports and presentations. Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities and be proficient in MS Office Suite with knowledge of project management tools. The successful candidate should be very structured, and execution orientated and also detailed focussed. Must be able to work with all levels of people and be comfortable resolving conflict. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Project manage and drive, implement, and manage 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 and driving all projects currently underway, while the CEO retains strategic oversight and ownership of new projects in development. This role demands a structured and solutions-driven professional who can coordinate stakeholders, lead staff, evaluate and recommend grants, troubleshoot operational challenges, and prepare high-quality submissions for the Board. Project managing and overseeing the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of all ongoing Foundation projects. 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. 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.