Strategic Initiative Manager
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Johannesburg Braamfontein
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary:R27k CTC - R40k CTC
Benefits:
R1000 medical aid contribution
Group Life cover
Stock options
15 days leave (flexible) plus time off during the annual shutdown period
Why youd want to work here
Purpose-led work with real tangible impact on lives families and communities
Be part of a fast-growing optimistic organisation with a strong sense of mission
Supportive collaborative culture with no silos or ego
Flexible leave policy built on trust and accountability
Startup energy with the ambition to build something that truly lasts
A team that values honesty integrity speaking up and self-management
About our client
Our client is a purpose-driven education organisation focused on empowering artisans across Africa with future-ready skills. They operate a connected ecosystem that supports people from skills training through to upskilling and small business growth.
Theyre not just building a company theyre building a movement. The work is meaningful the ambition is bold and the opportunity to make a long-term impact is very real.
What the job involves
Working closely with the co-founders to bring strategic initiatives to life
Driving high-impact projects across the organisation from idea to execution
Managing projects both internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders
Translating big-picture vision into clear practical action plans
Supporting the organisation to execute at a consistently high level
Rolling up your sleeves and getting involved where needed this is a hands-on role
Helping shape systems processes and ways of working as the organisation scales
What you need to be considered
47 years experience in project management strategic roles or similar
A Bachelors degree
Proven experience managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Confidence working in a fast-paced evolving environment
Excellent communication skills written and verbal
A proactive resourceful mindset with a genuine passion for impact-driven work
Bonus points if you
Have worked in a startup or high-growth environment
Have experience in consulting or advisory roles
Are deeply motivated by education social impact or building systems for long-term change
Key Skills
- Bidding
- Crane
- Finance Management
- Accountancy
- Avionics
- Blackberry
