Project Manager x 2
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POST SARCS01/2026:
Project Manager x 2
BACKGROUND
The South African Red Cross Society
(SARCS) was established by an Act of Parliament as a humanitarian organization
auxiliary to the Government in the humanitarian field. The auxiliary mandate of
SARCS as stipulated in the Red Cross Act, demands that it plays a pivotal role
in complimenting Governments efforts in Disaster management, Social
Services and Health Services. The SARCS service provision
aims at preventing and alleviating human suffering, protecting life and health,
and restoring the dignity of the most vulnerable communities.
Reporting Station: Mpumalanga (1) and
Limpopo (1)
Duration:
6 months contract without expectation of renewal
MAIN PURPOSE
OF THE JOB:
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing,
coordinating, and monitoring humanitarian and development programmes within a
specific province. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within
budget, and in accordance with donor requirements and organizational policies. This
entails coordination of interventions with strategic partners and stakeholders whilst
strengthening the SARCS humanitarian response and advancing learning through
innovation, knowledge building and learning.
SKILLS
REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in
Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Project Management,
or a related field (Master's degree is often an advantage).
- 5–8 years' experience managing
humanitarian and development programmes.
- Experience working with
donor-funded projects.
- Strong leadership, budgeting, and
stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of project management
methodologies and planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER).
- Excellent communication and
report-writing skills.
- Valid South African driver's
licence and willingness to travel within the province.
KEY
COMPETANCIES
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk management
- Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation,
and Reporting (PMER)
- Grant and donor compliance.
N.B All qualifications will undergo verification process.
REMUNERATION:
- SARCS offers a competitive salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICANTS
SHOULD PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Three work related and traceable
references
- Certified copy of identity card
- Certified copies of academic
certificates
- Certified copy of drivers license
If
you consider yourself to be the best candidate for these positions, please send
your application letter, together with your CV and work-related references on
or before 14 August 2026 to: recruitment@redcross.org.za
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