Programme Director at Intellidex

• We are looking for a leader to take primary responsibility for managing the operations of the programme on a one-year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension based on performance of the programme). The position will have a team of five staff working solely on the project and supported by several senior consultants from Intellidex. The position will report into a board of international and local advisors.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Strong leadership skills having managed a team working nationally in South Africa
• Experience in the philanthropic field, specifically in youth employment programmes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Project management experience
• Performance management experience
• Ability to problem solve and come up with innovative solutions to unique situations which may arise
• Excellent data interpretation and writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• At least have a master’s degree in development or related
• Academic and professional research experience related areas is not essential but would be advantageous