Thabang M.
Senior Programme Manager
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Thabang M. is a seasoned Programme Manager and Development Specialist with an extensive 20-year career in the nonprofit and development sectors. Her expertise encompasses programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on donor and grant management. She has top-notch skills in leading complex, multi-country projects and cultivating strategic partnerships. At mothers2mothers, Thabang led programmes across six SADC countries, maintaining compliance with financial and reporting requirements and serving as a key liaison between diverse team structures. Her leadership at the Grow Great Campaign saw the expansion of a nutrition program that reached over 30,000 mother-baby pairs and secured substantial funding. Other notable roles include managing the rollout of youth health initiatives at Grassroots Soccer South Africa and overseeing child empowerment programs at the Heartbeat Centre for Community Development. Thabang holds an Honours Degree in Social Work from the University of Pretoria, underscoring her dedication to social justice and sustainable development.
Experience
PROGRAMME MANAGER
mothers2mothers · 2024 — 2026Oversaw operational and programmatic excellence across six SADC countries, serving as the main liaison between country teams and Head Office departments. Ensured compliance with contractual, financial, and reporting requirements for donor portfolios with budgets starting at R1M. Coordinated professional development workshops and facilitated multi-country meetings to promote accountability and knowledge-sharing.PROGRAM LEAD
Grow Great Campaign · 2019 — 2024Provided strategic vision for the Flourish Programme, benefiting over 30,000 mom and baby pairs over five years. Managed budget development processes that secured funding awards and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks to enhance data reliability. Oversaw curriculum development and training for over 130 facilitators while ensuring compliance with donor funding and increasing programme visibility through various media channels.PROJECT & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
Grassroots Soccer South Africa · 2015 — 2018Executed health programs across two provinces, impacting over 200,000 individuals with HIV prevention and gender-based violence initiatives. Developed strategic partnerships to enhance funding opportunities and led compliance reporting for donor audits. Facilitated capacity-building workshops for facilitators and designed financial tracking systems to ensure accuracy in budget management.PROGRAMME SPECIALIST & OFFICER
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund · 2009 — 2015Implemented the Fund’s strategy focusing on early childhood development and child protection in the North West province. Engaged with children in schools across nine provinces to facilitate dialogue for the National Children’s Parliament. Managed compliance for sub-awardees in multiple provinces and delivered presentations to boards regarding programme impact.SOCIAL WORKER
Heartbeat Centre for Community Development · 2005 — 2009Co-designed the Children’s Empowerment Programme to provide psychosocial support to vulnerable children and families. Delivered therapy services and facilitated training for staff and partner organizations to enhance their support initiatives. Managed community outreach projects to promote service uptake.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Honours Degree in Social WorkUniversity of Pretoria · 2001 — 2004
- MatricLoreto Convent School (Nina Sita) · — — 2000