Senior Programme Manager
Listing reference: reunt_000288
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 December 2026
Position summary
Industry: Public Administration & Defence
Job category: Application Development and Programming
Location: Midrand
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Reutech Solutions is seeking an accomplished Senior Programme Manager to lead our relationship with the SANDF and oversee the delivery of complex defence programmes. This role combines strategic growth, commercial accountability, customer engagement and end-to-end programme leadership.
Job description
- Own relationships with the SANDF, Armscor and the Department of Defence, and take accountability for revenue, margin, order intake and profitability.
- Identify opportunities and lead bid strategy, pricing and proposals for complex defence requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary programmes from contract award through engineering, integration, testing, production, delivery and through-life support.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, contracts, risks, change control and executive reporting.
- Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors, while building programme and account-management capability.
- Ensure compliance with export controls, NCACC requirements, security classifications, local-content obligations and defence regulations.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, business science, commerce, military studies or a related field.
- A recognised project or programme management qualification, such as PMP or PRINCE2.
- At least 10 years' defence-industry experience, including five or more years in account management, programme management or business-unit leadership.
- Proven leadership of complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams, with profit-and-loss accountability.
- Strong knowledge of South African defence procurement, Armscor tender cycles and offset obligations.
- South African citizenship and eligibility for an appropriate defence security clearance.
- A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly, particularly to Pretoria.