Programme Planning and Initiation • Develop the implementation plan for the Partner-A-District (PAD) programme, aligned with approvedobjectives, partnership framework, and district approach.• Manage the PAD oversight, facilities, logistics, and resourcing to ensure effective execution of theprogramme deliverables.• Develop the execution plan for a portfolio of complex programmes and initiatives that span one or multipleareas of implementation that directly support the achievement of programme strategic objectives.• Identify programme risks, challenges and interdependencies, and implement mitigating measures to preventprogramme delays by actively engaging and managing various stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.• Prioritise projects and allocate resources to ensure that outputs are aligned with the agreed targets.• Define the programme scope, success criteria, governance structures, multi-year schedule, and budgetforecasts. Programme Management Functions a) Origination/ Business Development• Lead the execution of the origination strategy in the municipal sector to drive infrastructure investment.• Identify market opportunities through comprehensive sector analysis, including market structure, demandand supply dynamics, competition, and gap assessment.• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality, bankable investment opportunities through proactivebusiness development and sector expertise.• Identify and originate viable projects by facilitating preparation, scoping, feasibility studies, and businesscase development to close deals.• Develop business cases/ plans for multi-dimensional projects using standard or customised frameworks.• Originate non-financing initiatives to enhance development impact and strengthen municipal governanceand institutional capacity.• Assess project and programme feasibility by evaluating resource, financing, and capacity requirements. Stakeholder Management • Build and manage relationships at various levels with the project stakeholders, partners in accordance withthe project’s development objectives and stakeholder relations and communication strategy.• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks, and alliances aimed at enhancing the Bank’sdevelopment support role. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management/ Business Management/ Built Environment (Civil,Development Planning, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying).2. Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).Minimum Experience 1. A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated work experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.2. A minimum of 5 years’ post-accreditation experience in a similar job function at a programme.3. Advanced technical experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Planner4. Strong understanding government planning cycle and processes.5. Demonstrable track record of working with high-level government stakeholders.6. Good understanding of the PFMA, MFMA, and PPPFA.