Engagement​/Project Lead

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Engagement / Project Lead to manage a multidisciplinary project within the public sector in the Western Cape. The role focuses on the successful delivery of integrated data governance, business intelligence, reporting, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and knowledge management initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and coordination of technical specialists, ensuring effective implementation of reporting solutions, performance monitoring frameworks and data management processes.

Responsibilities include managing project risks, dependencies, deliverables, stakeholder approvals, testing, training and knowledge transfer, ensuring successful project delivery and handover.

• Relevant degree or diploma in Project Management, Business Management, Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Recognised Project Management certification (PMP or PRINCE2).
• Proven experience delivering business intelligence, reporting, data management or institutional improvement projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, technical work streams and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk management, reporting and communication skills.
• Understanding of data governance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), business intelligence and knowledge management.
• Experience coordinating project implementation, testing, stakeholder acceptance and handover.
• Public-sector or municipal project experience is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI or Power Platform advantageous.
• Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary public-sector digital transformation project.
• Exposure to business intelligence, data governance and reporting initiatives.
• Collaboration with technical specialists and key public-sector stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to improved institutional reporting, governance and service delivery.