SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER – PUBLIC SECTOR
Listing reference: reunt_000287
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 December 2026
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Public and Investor Relations
Location: Midrand
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Lead strategic public-sector programmes and grow a high-value business portfolio. Reutech Solutions seeks an accomplished Senior Programme Manager to lead its Public Sector business unit. The role combines programme delivery, commercial leadership, customer engagement, business growth, tender development and contract execution.
Job description
- Own the Public Sector strategy, budget and P&L, including revenue, margin and order-intake targets.
- Lead complex programmes from initiation to close-out, meeting scope, quality, schedule and budget commitments.
- Build senior public-sector relationships, translate customer needs into roadmaps and pursue procurement opportunities.
- Lead bid strategy, pricing, proposals, negotiations and contract execution with partners and internal teams.
- Oversee governance, planning, risk, change control, suppliers, customer expectations and executive reporting.
- Ensure compliance with security, procurement, contractual and data-protection requirements, including PFMA, Treasury SCM, B-BBEE, local-content requirements and POPIA.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary programme, account and bid teams
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Science, Commerce, Public Administration or a related field, plus a formal project or programme management qualification.
- At least 10 years' relevant experience in border security, the public sector or industries serving state-owned entities.
- At least 5 years' experience in business development, account management or business-unit leadership, with demonstrated P&L accountability.
- Strong knowledge of Public Sector systems and mandates, immigration and civic services, and the South African public-sector governance, procurement and regulatory environment.
- South African citizenship, eligibility for security clearance, a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly.
- Preferred: An established public-sector network.