Programme Manager - Housing Programme

About the role

V3 Consulting Engineers is recruiting a Programme Manager for a fixed-term contract within the Gauteng department GPBU – Management Services. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the client's housing programme, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes within approved scope, budget, quality and time requirements. It covers integrated programme planning, governance, performance monitoring and risk mitigation, aligned with the client's strategic objectives and applicable regulations and funding conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, coordination and strategic oversight of the housing programme, aligned with the client's objectives and agreed outcomes.
• Develop, manage and maintain the integrated programme implementation plan, combining project schedules, milestones, resources, budgets and delivery dependencies.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors, client departments and stakeholders for effective collaboration and timely delivery.
• Monitor performance against scope, cost, quality and time objectives, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee governance, reporting and performance management, including progress reports, risk registers, action trackers, decision logs and stage-gate reviews.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, government institutions and funding partners to secure timely decisions and resolve constraints.
• Advise on project prioritisation, procurement strategies, financial sustainability and recovery interventions in line with regulations and funding conditions.

Required profile

• Advanced Diploma in Project Management, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Programme Management.
• Honours degree in Construction Project Management, or a Master's degree in Project Management or Programme Management.
• Professional registration such as PrC or PMP.
• 10 years of relevant experience after qualification; preferred: 10 years as a Programme Manager.

Required skills

• MS Project
• Microsoft Office Professional Suite
• Leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, problem-solving and teamwork