South Africa: Projects Manager – Namibia

Minimum requirements for the role: Must be a Namibian Citizen. A Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field is pref. Previous experience having managed Projects is essential for the position. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management, stakeholder engagement, to deliver sustainable and measurable impact. Must have a demonstrated track record of managing multi-project portfolios and budgets. 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: Managing projects and driving, implementing, and managing various projects overseeing all operational, financial, and reporting aspects to ensure the effective execution of various projects the company is working on within the group. 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 projects. 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. Developing and managing the annual budget and ensuring optimal allocation of resources as well as monitoring expenditure and ensuring financial compliance with internal policies. Supporting the CEO in cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships preparing detailed and accurate reports, dashboards, and Board submissions on the various projects. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.