Programme Manager Cape Town Jobs in South Africa

A contract, senior-level Programme Manager role is open in Cape Town. The post was listed on 27 Oct 2026 by Paracon for a client seeking a highly skilled programme leader to deliver strategic programmes with measurable business outcomes. It is based in Cape Town and suits someone who can turn strategy into execution in fast-changing, cross-functional environments.

About the company and the work

Paracon is the recruiting agency for this role. Paracon says it helps clients deliver business strategy by finding top ICT and technology talent, and it forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies. The programme manager will lead large-scale programmes or several concurrent initiatives, working across business, operational, technology and support teams, and ensuring delivery stays aligned to business objectives.

Role details and duties

• Partner with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to define programme objectives, scope, outcomes, success measures and governance structures.
• Shape and structure strategic initiatives by clarifying requirements, validating assumptions and developing executable delivery plans.
• Develop and manage programme roadmaps, budgets, resource plans, milestones and governance frameworks.
• Lead large-scale programmes or multiple concurrent initiatives and coordinate activities across business, operational, technology and support teams.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, scope changes and stakeholder expectations throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Facilitate steering committees, workshops and governance forums to drive decisions and maintain momentum.
• Provide clear, concise progress reporting to senior leadership and programme sponsors.
• Ensure business readiness through change management, communication, training, process enhancement and operational transition planning.
• Oversee implementation, stabilisation and benefits realisation so the business value lasts.

Key focus areas include programme scoping and definition, strategic planning and execution, business case development, cross-functional leadership, governance and executive reporting, risk and dependency management, business change and readiness, and benefits realisation and programme closure.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex business programmes or strategic transformation initiatives from initiation to implementation.
• A demonstrated ability to convert high-level strategic objectives into structured programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business, operational and technology environments.
• Strong programme governance, budgeting, planning, risk management and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong facilitation, communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• A degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Operations or a related field is preferred.
• Programme or project management certification such as MSP, PgMP, PMP or PRINCE2 is advantageous, as is experience in change management, process improvement or business transformation.
• Experience in retail, eCommerce, customer experience, digital transformation or omnichannel environments will be advantageous.

Success will be measured by delivery of agreed objectives and business outcomes, effective coordination of complex workstreams, proactive risk and stakeholder management, successful transition into business-as-usual operations, achievement of agreed benefits and strong governance and programme closure practices.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay a fee to apply, and be cautious of anyone who asks for money or personal documents outside the official route.

Practical tips

• Use concrete examples of programmes you led from inception to stabilisation, with the outcomes achieved.
• Show how you handled risks, dependencies and competing stakeholder expectations.
• Highlight governance, reporting and benefits tracking, not only delivery dates.
• Mention relevant certifications and change-management experience where you hold them.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link with a CV that sets out your programme leadership experience. If you are shortlisted, the recruiter or employer will contact you through the official application channel.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job or any salary. The original listing does not disclose a salary, so none is shown here. Confirm the final scope, contract terms and working pattern in the original advert before you apply.

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