Project Manager
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Project Manager/Programmes Lead, a maverick who’s ready to spearhead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and community engagement.
- Proven experience in community management or a similar role, showcasing your ability to foster vibrant communities.
- A knack for planning and spearheading community initiatives that resonate and inspire.
- The ability to identify and monitor relevant community KPIs, translating data into actionable insights.
- A detail-oriented mindset, coupled with critical thinking and problem-solving prowess.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or a higher qualification in other vibrant fields.
- Set, plan and implement social media and communication campaigns and strategies.
- Provide engaging text, image and video content for content on the community and all social media / professional accounts.
- Respond to customers in a timely manner.
- Monitor, track and report on feedback and online reviews
- Organize and manage events to boost brand awareness.
- Coordinate with Marketing, PR, and Communications teams
- Liaise with Development and Sales departments
- Respond to customers in a timely manner.
- Build relationships with customers, industry professionals and journalists.
- Stay up to date with digital technology trends.
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial and innovative working culture that celebrates your unique contributions.
- Be part of our Summit, a beacon of innovation and collaboration in Africa.
- An annual ToC package of R343,200 ($21,000), rewarding your dedication and innovation.
- Continuous learning funding support that fuels your growth journey.
- Define your own success trajectory, crafting a path that resonates with your goals.
- A profit-based annual bonus that celebrates your contributions to our growth story.
Step into the fast-paced world of SAIS as a Project Manager, where you’re not just a team leader, but a game-changer in the vibrant startup ecosystem. You’re the go-to guru, steering groundbreaking projects with a hacker’s agility and a hustler’s zeal.
Your role? It’s like being the ultimate connector in a buzzing hive of innovation. You’re at the helm, navigating through the exhilarating realms of event planning, tech-product development, and acceleration programs with a hacker’s mindset and a visionary’s foresight.
You’re not just managing; you’re crafting narratives, building bridges, and fostering synergies in a space where every day is a sprint toward transformative outcomes. You embody the SAIS spirit – a dynamic powerhouse that’s all about “shipping fast” and “breaking things” to create a ripple effect in the African tech ecosystem.
At SAIS, we’re not just delivering projects; we’re crafting legacies. Your role is a sandbox of opportunities, where your growth is a series of sprints, milestones, and projects fuelled by your passion for the African tech ecosystem.
Ready to be the linchpin in a space where innovation meets impact? Strap in and be the dynamo that catapults SAIS into being the pulsating heart of African innovation, where every project is a startup adventure, scaling heights and redefining norms.
Join us, and let’s disrupt the status quo, one project at a time!
Testimonial:
Danielle du Bois – Project Manager
“In my capacity as Project Manager for the SA Innovation Summit, I’ve found immense satisfaction. Organising the annual summit is not only an honour but also an educational journey that fosters the refinement of project management skills and meaningful connections within the industry. This role has provided me with invaluable insights and exposure to a wide range of expertise. I wholeheartedly endorse SAIS for anyone in pursuit of a rewarding professional path in Project Management.”
