Head of delivery

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 18/06/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Delivery on behalf of our client. This leadership role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of programmes, projects, products, and services across both commercial and funded programme environments. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, lead high-performing delivery teams, and ensure all initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Delivery Leadership & Governance Develop and implement delivery strategies across portfolios, programmes, and projects. Align delivery execution with organisational objectives and client expectations. Establish governance frameworks, standards, reporting structures, and performance measures. Provide regular delivery updates and insights to executive leadership. Operational Excellence Lead day-to-d...