Lead: Programme Management Specialist (Fixed term contract 5 years) at Six Senses

• A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Lead: Programme Management Specialist
• The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF (Infrastructure Fund).
• These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Development Finance, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in infrastructure projects/programmes with experience in funding and financing regarded as an advantage.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
• Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
• Proven ability to put yourself in the client’s / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.

Desirable Requirements:

• Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South African (ECSA)
• Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA

Closing:   2025-09-21