Hire the best Program Managers in South Africa

Check out Program Managers in South Africa with the skills you need for your next job.

Get started

$100 hourly
Mike L.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Experienced global technology business leader and executive operator and advisor, working in Technology and leading complex Portfolios/Programmes/Projects, Products, Delivery and Transformations on a global basis, for over 2 decades, mostly at the leading edge of technology and product. 25 years in Technology, predominantly in Software and Telecoms, as Employee and Consultant, with extensive knowledge, skills and experience in: - PMO | Portfolio | Programme | Project Management – traditional, Agile, SAFE, Scrum, custom - Product Development and Management | Product Portfolio Management – new and existing technologies and products - Operations Efficiency and Excellence– Delivery | Solutions | Support - Performance Management – OKRs | KPIs | Cascade - Business Process – Development | Re-Engineering | Optimization - Transformation and Change Management - Growth, Enablement and Go to Market – Mature | Start-Up | Scale-Up organizational settings - Innovation and Value Realization – AI | Future Envisioning | POM | TOM | VSM | Future Value - Roadmaps and Delivery - Strategy Planning and Execution – Technology | Product | BU/LOB | Business - Commercial – Financial and Legal - X-Functional Collaboration and Problem-Solving Academic and Professional Qualifications and Certifications - Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management (Cum Laude) – University of South Africa - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) Practitioner (PMOs) - Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner (Programme Manager) - PMP Project Management Professional (Project Manager) - Prince 2 Practitioner (Project Manager) - ITIL Practitioner (IPRC – Service Management - Change, Configuration, Release) - ISO/IEC 20000 Certified Consultant - COBIT Certified - CCNA - Professional Membership of BCS, IEEE, CMA, APMG, CSSA, PMI, PMSA - Matriculation with exemption / 6x A-Level Equivalent – Thomas More College Proven, demonstrated history of: * building future value * achieving growth, operational excellence and strategic goals * driving development and launch of new products/services worldwide * effecting complex, diverse organizational transformation * optimizing costs and profitability * leading global business, operations and service delivery * directing large scale cross-functional portfolios, programs and projects

Program Management
Scaled Agile Framework
Management Consulting
Business Operations
Business Modeling
Business Process Reengineering
Project Management Office
Project Management
Growth Strategy
Growth Hacking
New Product Innovation
Product Development
Product Strategy
Change Management
Business Transformation
$44 hourly
Bradley C.
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
Summary I am a Senior Program Manager with a Business Consulting background. I have over 23 years of experience in the industry. I have worked locally and internationally within various industry sectors such as Finance, Media, Telecoms, FMCG, Retail, Entertainment, Government and Private, that has allowed me to gain industry exposure across a wide spectrum of fields. Broad spectrum involvement has allowed me access to an extensive knowledgebase of people, processes and procedures. I have been involved in 14 full system implementation lifecycles. I have expertise in programme management, project management, business analysis, process analysis, change management and strategic management consulting within a project. I have managed teams of people ranging for 15-200+ on various projects. I also work well in a team or independently and am able to communicate at all levels.

Program Management
Management Skills
Business Management
IT Project Management
Project Management
$35 hourly
Patrick A.
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
Dear Sir / Madam. Having dedicated my career to the disciplines and studies of Advanced Project Management, I reached the pinnacle of my ongoing studies in 2009, when I was awarded Professional Status with Project Management South Africa. This was a major milestone as Professional Status is only awarded by PMISA to those who have submitted tangible proof of an outstanding portfolio of studies, projects and achievements. In addition, in 2012 I successfully completed the Rhodes University course and examinations for the NQF 9 Project Management Standard which is at master’s level. Prior to the foregoing, and subsequent to my schooling and two years military training, I did an apprenticeship as a Structural Draughtsman with Dorbyl South Africa, moved on to Architectural Design and Drawings, was chosen as a Housing Quality Judge by the NHBRC, studied for and completed the examinations for the Real Estates Board, obtained the NQF 5 Civil Engineering certification in construction, studied for a Damelin Diploma in Project Management and completed advanced certification in Construction Contracts and General Conditions of Contract specialization with the University of Pretoria. Additional courses and Diplomas are included in my supporting documentation. My achievements with Project Management in the Construction and Development fields have included the compilation of numerous building designs and plans, the construction of a multitude of buildings including low, middle and high-end housing, schools, clinics and industrial structures, the design and setup of maintenance schedules and the carrying out of maintenance projects on a large variety of Projects. The civil Engineering Projects have included dams, roads, pipelines, earthworks, concrete work, housing and commercial developments. My experience on managing these diverse projects has been gained whilst working in my private capacity over the years and work done with and for various private companies and Governmental bodies. The restoration of the Heald Town College complex in the mountains outside the town of Fort Beaufort, was an extremely challenging project, as the brief was to reinstate the complex to the same condition and stature as when it was originally constructed in the 1880’s. There was extremely high attention on the project, as it was Nelson Mandela’s Alma Mater. Further detail is given in my Curriculum Vitae. As a variation from my well-loved construction and development fields, but remaining in the Project Management realm, I accepted the challenge to set up and direct a hugely difficult and demanding project in Mauritius where my skills, knowledge, tenacity and diplomacy were severely tested when I ventured into the tourism and hospitality fields. The project consisted of a sea-plane aircraft sight-seeing business in Mauritius. The business, which continues to this day, is now owned by Mauritian persons, as we returned to South Africa in 2003 after eight years in Mauritius. The challenging project involves the hosting of guests from all corners of the globe who are on holiday in Mauritius and wish to partake in airborne safaris and sight-seeing flights. The Project is also challenging as it is popular with VVIP and 5-star guests from hotels who are most particular in their expectations and demands. The Project set-up stage was at the highest levels and included liaison with the then Prime Minister and the applicable Governmental Ministers. I performed the duties of Director and Chief Pilot for the Company and in addition, managed the safety and all maintenance aspects. In 2020, I was appointed by the Fibre Internet Company, Frogfoot/Vox, to take over the fibre infrastructure contract in East London, where the project had fallen into a poor state of affairs and was constantly halted by the authorities for damage to their infrastructure. I successfully turned the project around to be a success for all parties. The company then asked me to undertake the servicing of a second town. All the infrastructure work is now complete. The diversity of my work, and the varied nature of projects, have ensured that my ability covers a wide spectrum of work in different situations, diverse places and a with a myriad of personalities. I am proudly known as an “expert and specialist organizer”. I am a team player that has learnt to become a knowledgeable and skilled leader and mentor through experience, learning and a positive, friendly attitude. During my work in the Eastern Cape province, I was proud to be bestowed with a Clan Name of “Qwathi” which in the isiXhosa language means “he who does what is right and good for people”. This is a very rare honor, seldom given. My family lineage on my late Father’s side is Scottish, and my late Mother’s lineage is German. I wish to thank you most sincerely for the opportunity to present this abbreviated version of my credentials for your perusal. Yours sincerely. Patrick Robin Anderson.

Program Management
Tender Document
Business Development
Real Estate
Organizer
Technical Project Management
English Tutoring
Business Management
Construction Document Preparation
Construction Monitoring
Engineering & Architecture
Construction Management
Project Management
$99 hourly
Norwin L.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I seek out and identify latent business value in my clients' environments to generate greater revenue, improve profits, reduce loss or wastage, endorse investment opportunities and enhance customer and community value. I have achieved this through running complex, cross functional engagements at the C-suite by developing and creating elegantly simple strategies supported by well-articulated and defined business models and architectures. I coach and build expertise around me. Years of parttime business school lecturing has taught me the drivers of learning in protégés, and the ability to identify suitable coaches. Skills include: Generating innovation and creating strategies with longevity. Through understanding complex situations, I create sophisticated and graceful solutions. My expertise ranges from running complex large-scale engagements to discerning strategies and translating these into business and operating models thereby realising a sustainable enterprise architecture.

Program Management
Digital Transformation
Business Transformation
Training & Development
Process Architecture
Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Design Thinking
Enterprise Architecture
Product Development
Strategy
Management Consulting
Project Management
$50 hourly
Iain R.
- 4.6/5
- (75 jobs)
I am a native English speaker, originally from the UK, but now based in South Africa. I have spent over 40 years of my working life in global IT/Business Management and Management Consultancy. My most recent experience is in Interim and contract-based positions in companies that need temporary executive-level assistance, either because of a turn-around requirement, to provide gap cover while recruitment is underway, or to manage a specific project. Since 2003 it has mainly been in senior positions in Tertiary education. I am now semi-retired. My most recent assignment was with SABEN/TENET, a supplier of ICT Internet connectivity to the South African tertiary education sector. My role was as project manager visiting all 53 TVET colleges in South Africa to establish the state of ICT provision in each TVET; My report was presented to the Minister of Education in early December 2019. Further assignments were cancelled because of travel restrictions following the Covid pandemic. I am now semi-retired. Prior to that, I was an ICT Consultant and part-time ICT lecturer at Woldia University in northern Ethiopia. My main project was the $ 25 million design and installation of a new state-of-the-art multi-campus network, including hardware, software and ancillary services such as a solar power installation. The current ICT department was also to be completely restructured. I had full management and budget responsibility, reporting directly to the head of the University. The project team was 5 University employees and around 30 sub-contractors. Unfortunately, the project will need to be restarted from scratch following the destruction of the University's ICT infrastructure in the 2021/2 civil war. I have also filled senior ICT roles at Pretoria University and been ICT Director at two universities in the Easter Cape province in South Africa. I have been writing regular articles on business and IT technical topics to be published on various blogs for Upwork clients each month for several years, supplemented by one-off assignments as they arise. Unfortunately, because of Non-Disclosure Agreements and other confidentiality considerations, the only samples I can provide are generic. I will be happy to provide any other samples that you might need, but only within those restrictions.

Program Management
Business Writing
Project Plans
Requirement Analysis
Project Management
Executive Summary
Business Intelligence
Business Development
Business Strategy
Management Consulting
Change Management
Strategic Plan
Proofreading
English
$65 hourly
Anton V.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
WHAT I DO IN 14 WORDS OR LESS. "I Can Help YOU turn your business into client satisfaction PRODUCTION MACHINES." Essentially... I allow you to focus on WHY your business instead of How your business works. and I eliminate your STRESS of ensuring operational success against ever changing customer demand. WHO DO I WORK WITH? Executives, managers, teams, employees, suppliers and vendors. DEFINITION of ' PRODUCTION MACHINES ' – Happy employees, servicing happy clients working on things they love using tools that perform Want an example? Turned a functioning software development house providing software development, software support and client fulfillment services into a multi-dimensional, integrated problem solving engine. Rework, customization, and specialist adaptations to various product versions dropped to near ZERO. Workforce re-energized (after severe retrenchments – before my time) and engaged to productivity and actively interact with clients – in less than 3 months. I know what you are thinking.. Well Anton, How much was the SOFTWARE SPEND? blah blah blah How about this answer? THE IMPLEMENTED SOFTWARE COST LESS THAN THE ALREADY IMPLEMENTED TOOLS!!! OH YES!!! – They saved money and got MORE value…. What we do is so different from your current project management practices and there is ZERO crossover. This is adding a brand new, low resistant way to get more work done with less effort like clockwork.

Program Management
People Management
Motivational Speaking
Corporate Strategy
Project Management Professional
Stakeholder Management
Information Technology Strategy
Business Analysis
Change Management
$105 hourly
Coral-Lee A.
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
Experienced and strategic project leader with over eight years of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale skills development and digital transformation initiatives within the Global Business Services (GBS) sector. Proven track record in creating impactful, sustainable digital job opportunities for youth, managing complex projects from inception to completion, and fostering strategic partnerships with government, industry, and educational institutions. Adept at monitoring and evaluation, operational management, and driving socio-economic impact through innovative solutions. Highly professional, detailed, methodical, well-articulated, and solution-driven with a passion for working with impact and purpose. Strategic insights and intelligence from across regions to inform organizational strategies, goals, and workplans. Workplan development and execution of annual workplans, encompassing engagement activities, institutional partnerships, and support plans for high-potential individuals. Program delivery including the implementation of comprehensive programs skills development and job accelerator programs for excluded youth. Operational excellence including operational efficiency and effectiveness through innovative problem-solving and solution design. Impact evaluation including the implementation of robust monitoring systems, regular evaluations, and refined practices to enhance program outcomes for grant funded projects. Strategic partnership development for collective impact across educational institutions, government agencies, and industry leaders. Stakeholder engagement including engagements with key constituencies, at academic virtual conferences, thought-leader events, and forums, to advance organizational priorities and impact. Management consulting including working experience in talent management, digital learning transformation, human resources, middle management leadership, skills development at a sector level (deep understanding of the skills value chain and core components for skilling requirements for futureskilling, upskilling and reskilling). Project management with a thorough understanding of delivering a project across the entire project life cycle executed within the principles of the triple constraints (project management triangle): time, budget, scope (and quality). Financial management including the design of commercial models for skills development and job creation programs, the management of grant funded projects against contracted outcomes, operational budget and cashflow management, business planning and pipeline management. Business analysis with knowledge and experience in the analysis of business, process, systems, people and technology with deep expertise within the Learning and Development Function/Domain. Business research including the ability to specifically gather information and data used to aid decision-making processes namely research for market opportunity studies, supporting research for gap analysis, supporting research for the evaluation of RFIs/RFPs, and research in learning and technology for skills across the value chain. Design thinking, strategic thinking and innovation management including the use of design thinking to generate innovative ideas and to move from ideation to specific outcomes. Management of learning technologies including deep expertise in the management of learning services on Learning Content Management Platforms, Learning Management Systems and Learning Experience Platforms for implementation and ongoing projects and learning needs. Strong communication skills including effective business communication (both oral and written), stakeholder engagement (including engaging with diverse stakeholder groups to understand the stakeholder group and clearly communicate roles and responsibilities within given projects or initiatives), and stakeholder management (including strong relationship management skills, strong abilities to negotiate and resolve/manage/mitigate conflict and strong abilities in team management and team work including remote team management and engagement). Solutioning including demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, problem solving, cognitive adaptability whilst functioning in high-pressured environments and contexts.

Program Management
Music Theory
Music & Art Performance
Piano
English
Program Grant
Elearning Design
Learning Management System
Project Management Software
Project Management Office
Project Management
Business Analysis
Management Skills
Business Management
Business Consulting
$30 hourly
Tracy D.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Self driven professional with a collective skillse, Specialising in business administration and development , project mangement, talent management and communications . Open to new prospects where I can add value using my diverse experience .

Program Management
Community Outreach
Grant Application
Budget Planning
Donor Relations
Training & Development
Community Development
Team Alignment
Project Delivery
Recruiting
Sports & Fitness
Proposal Writing
Fundraising
Project Management
Virtual Assistance
$110 hourly
Jan E.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Transformational Project & Portfolio Management Expert | Financial Optimization Specialist | Digital Transformation & ERP Consultant | PMO Development & Optimization Expert I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record of helping businesses achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth by optimizing project management, financial strategies, digital transformation, and PMO (Portfolio/Program/Project Management Office) development. Whether you’re a startup, a private equity firm, or an organization looking to optimize its Operations, PMO or implement ERP systems, I provide the expertise to ensure your business achieves measurable results. What I Can Do for You: - PMO Development & Optimization: I specialize in establishing and optimizing Portfolio/Program/Project Management Offices (PMOs) to ensure that your portfolio/program/projects are executed efficiently, aligned with strategic objectives, and consistently deliver value. I help create streamlined processes, establish governance frameworks, and ensure your PMO maximizes its potential. - Lead Your Digital Transformation: I guide organizations through Digital/Financial/Supply Chain/Business transformation, integrating innovative technologies and optimizing processes to drive business success. From upgrading legacy systems to adopting new digital solutions, I ensure that your transformation aligns with your long-term goals. - Optimize Your ERP Implementation: I have expertise in ERP implementations, ensuring seamless integration of ERP systems that improve data visibility, streamline operations, and drive efficiency. I guide you through every stage, from system selection to full implementation. - Streamline and Optimize Your Portfolio: I ensure that your projects are strategically aligned with business goals, delivering maximum value and improving organizational performance through comprehensive Portfolio and Program Management. - Boost Your Financial Performance: I focus on financial management strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization to maximize profitability. - Solve Margin Erosion & Financial Mismanagement: I specialize in identifying and resolving margin erosion and financial mismanagement, implementing strategies to improve cost control, reduce waste, and meet financial targets. - Drive Operational Efficiency: Through process redesign and automation, I help businesses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize day-to-day operations. - Support Startups and Private Equity Firms: I help startups and private equity ventures scale effectively by focusing on growth strategies, financial health, and operational optimization. - Agile & Scrum Expertise: I bring Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, into organizations to improve project delivery, team collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. Why Work with Me? - Specialized in PMO development and optimization, ensuring that your Portfolio/Program/Project Management Office adds maximum value to your organization. - Proven experience in guiding digital transformation initiatives and optimizing ERP systems for enhanced operational efficiency. - A track record of successfully managing complex projects and improving financial outcomes. - Expertise in working with startups and private equity, offering actionable strategies to optimize growth and value creation. - Empowering teams through consulting and training in Project Conflict Management, Portfolio Management, and Agile Practices. My Key Accomplishments: - Led the successful global Order to Bill rollout, automating billing processes and centralizing functions to reduce costs and improve efficiency. - Developed and optimized PMOs, improving project delivery, increasing governance, and ensuring strategic alignment across all initiatives. - Guided organizations through digital transformation initiatives, upgrading technology and aligning it with overall business strategy. - Managed ERP system implementations, streamlining operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making. - Identified and resolved margin erosion, improving profitability and meeting or exceeding financial objectives. - Designed and delivered professional development courses on Project Conflict Management, Portfolio Management, and Agile Practices. Education & Certifications: - Certified PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), SCM (Scrum Master Certified). - Expertise in Financial Management, PMO Development, Digital Transformation, and ERP Implementation. If you are looking for a skilled consultant to optimize your PMO, guide your digital transformation, implement ERP systems, and enhance project and financial outcomes, let’s connect. I am here to help you solve your most pressing challenges and deliver measurable results.

Program Management
Continuous Improvement
Agile Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Financial Analysis
Budget Management
Risk Management
Project Portfolio Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking Skills
Microsoft Project
Project Management
Data Entry
$15 hourly
Jonathan M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a dynamic Project and Product Manager with over five years of experience driving entrepreneurship programs, venture and product creation, and innovation across Africa. Proven track record in managing incubators, accelerators, and business development initiatives, supporting over 100 startups to achieve scalable growth. Adept at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and managing multicultural teams to deliver impactful results.

Program Management
Academic Research
Microsoft Project
Company Research
Virtual Assistance
Market Research
User Experience
Agile Software Development
Stakeholder Management
Budget Management
Business Analysis
Product Backlog
Scrum
Agile Project Management
Project Management
$25 hourly
Shannon-Lee A.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Summary As a dedicated and passionate graduate Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree from Stellenbosch University and three years of hands-on experience in the field, I am eager to bring my skills in communication, empathy and my comprehension of cultural competence & -humility to your team. My commitment to ethical decision-making and emotional resilience defines my approach to client care. I am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact and collaborate with like-minded professionals in a meaningful way.

Program Management
Microsoft Office
Active Listening
Problem Solving
Case Management
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Report Writing
$20 hourly
Nevas C.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
To leverage my technical expertise in data science and program management to drive business growth and deliver high impact projects. Results driven Data Scientist and Program Manager with 8+ years of experience in data analysis, machine learning, and project management. Proven track record of delivering high impact projects, leading cross functional teams, and driving business growth through data driven insights.

Program Management
Database
Database Management
System Administration
Research & Development
Python
Database Administration
Finance & Accounting
Business Planning & Strategy
Geographic Infographic
Project Management
Data Engineering
Data Analytics & Visualization Software
$30 hourly
Tiffany P.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
IT PROJECT MANAGER (SENIOR) ICUSTOMER PMO I am a Senior IT project manager well versed and experienced in the PMO space with holistic knowledge of both Business and IT Capabilities. In my 12 years with First National Bank, South Africa , my role is now specialized to the First ID Master (FIDM) bank-wide project & my expertise has evolved to Programme Management of further "Master" programs and other applications within different capabilities of the FNB Banking Space.

Program Management
Leadership Skills
Sprint Planning
IT Project Management
Project Planning
Stakeholder Management
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Budget Management
Risk Management
Workday
Atlassian Confluence
Jira
$20 hourly
Dimpho K.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
A detail-oriented and highly organized Virtual Assistant with expertise in project management, email management, administration, and research. With a background in public health project coordination. What I Offer: ✔ Virtual Assistance – Calendar management, scheduling, data entry, and organization. ✔ Project Management – Task coordination, timeline tracking, and workflow optimization. ✔ Email Management – Inbox organization, responding to inquiries, and prioritizing tasks. ✔ Administrative Support – Document preparation, report writing, and data handling. ✔ Research – Market research, data collection, and report compilation. I thrive in fast-paced environments, follow instructions meticulously, and deliver high-quality work on time.

Program Management
Academic Research
Writing
Business Operations
Project Management
Want to browse more freelancers?
Sign up