Country Manager

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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PUM

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1978

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Healthcare • Manufacturing

PUM is an impact-driven, volunteer-based development organization that connects experienced experts with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local organizations to provide management, technical and sector-specific assistance. It supports sustainable economic, social and ecological development across agriculture, food processing, healthcare, ICT, manufacturing and other sectors through capacity building, consultancy and hands-on projects in about 30 countries. PUM runs thousands of collaborations annually to strengthen local entrepreneurship, improve operations and promote inclusive growth.

📋 Description

• Lead the South Africa country acquisition team of six freelance Country Representatives • Manage client relationships end-to-end after acquisition • Develop and implement the Country Impact Plan in line with PUM’s mission and strategy • Strengthen business ecosystems through strategic analysis and partnerships • Establish partnerships with entrepreneurs, business organisations, and enabling organisations • Identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, and sponsors • Foster strategic partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders through account management and ongoing engagement • Build, lead, coach, and performance-manage the country representative team • Organise country team meetings and ensure team capacity, motivation, accountability, and performance • Qualify new clients according to diversity, inclusion, green, and social criteria • Approve project proposals and ensure accurate information for expert matching • Collaborate with programme managers and other departments to deliver successful projects • Welcome and accompany visiting experts occasionally • Engage personally with clients after acquisition • Lead briefing and debriefing sessions for quality assurance, data collection, and learning • Monitor performance, analyse data, and share insights to improve results • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, quality standards, and project timelines • Report to the Head of Region and collaborate with the Africa regional team

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree • At least 10 years of experience in a coordinating role and leading a commercial or acquisition-focused team • Strong local network of SMEs and deep understanding of business ecosystem development in South Africa • Familiarity with European work culture • Experience with remote collaboration within international organisations • Strong intercultural communication skills • Proven leadership and accountability skills • Experience in performance management and stakeholder engagement • Experience managing a remote team operating across the country • Willingness to travel occasionally within South Africa • Strong focus on impact, quality, and measurable results • Data-driven and comfortable using digital tools, including Microsoft 365 • Excellent command of English • Permanently based in South Africa, preferably Johannesburg or Cape Town • Availability for 37.5 hours per week • Successful reference checks and declaration of good conduct • Advanced English proficiency at CEFR level C1 or C2

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and create meaningful impact • Continuous learning through diverse people and cultures • Professional network building with institutional funders, government entities, NGOs, entrepreneurs, and business organisations • International exposure in a multicultural environment • Independent contractor assignment with possibility of extension based on organisational needs and successful collaboration • Competitive fee aligned with local market standards • Flexible remote collaboration • Work with a global network of 1,200 voluntary experts • Diversity and inclusion-focused environment