Programme Manager The Mvula Trust

The Mvula Trust is the leading NGO in the rural water supply and sanitation field in South Africa, with a solid track record, high-calibre staff and a network of relationships and partnerships with the major stakeholders in the sector. The mission of the Mvula Trust is to improve the health and livelihoods of poor and disadvantaged South Africans using and maximising community-based approaches to facilitate delivery of integrated and sustainable water, sanitation and related services, while ensuring that people’s voices are heard. The Trust employs 90 people in 8 offices and manages funds of about R165 million annually.

PROGRAMME MANAGER
24-month performance contract
• Barkly East (Eastern Cape Province)


From the area office in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, and reporting to the Regional Director, the successful candidate will manage the implementation of rural water and sanitation programmes.

Primary responsibilities: • Manage the planning and implementation of rural water and sanitation programmes • Manage and achieve accelerated, efficient and cost-effective implementation of project milestones and targets • Liaise with and report to clients • Ensure effective financial management and control • Manage project staff and contractors • Manage the training and development of relevant project staff • Produce and implement technical drawings, plans and strategies • Ensure quality and the sustainability of projects • Promote and advocate the Mvula Trust’s vision, values, approaches and methodologies.

Requirements: • A National Diploma/BTech degree, preferably in Civil Engineering/Construction Management field or equivalent qualification • A minimum of 7 years’ relevant programme management experience • Practical experience in and sound knowledge of the technical aspects of rural water and sanitation programmes • A commitment to rural development principles and the vision of the Mvula Trust • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing • Sound MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) • A valid driver’s licence and reliable motor vehicle.

Please do not send any certificates, diplomas or testimonials.



NB: Interested candidates must avail themselves for interviews at any date/venue and time as determined by the Mvula Trust. It is in the interest of the organisation to conduct the interviews in the month of December 2011.

Closing date: 9 December 2011



The Mvula Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Mvula Trust reserves the right not to make any appointment.