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POSITION NUMBER : 60066724 
JOB TITLE AND LEVEL : DATA SCIENTIST, D2 
REPORTS TO : HEAD ANALYTICS 
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE - PRETORIA 
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT 
 
Purpose of the Job 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join our dynamic team in the banking industry. The successful candidate will provide expertise on data analysis methods, build advanced machine learning models, and mentor junior team members. This role requires a deep understanding of data science techniques and the ability to apply them to solve complex business challenges. 
 
Job Responsibilities 
Data Analysis and Modeling: 
  1. Apply data mining techniques, statistical analysis, and build high-quality machine learning models. 
  2. Develop predictive and prescriptive models to enhance strategic and competitive advantage. 
  3. Integrate machine learning models with business decisions to improve products, sales, and customer experience. 
 
Collaboration and Mentorship: 
  1. Partner with internal teams and third-party data providers to expand available datasets.
  2. Provide technical mentoring and coaching to junior data scientists. 
  3. Collaborate with business units to leverage data science in decision-making processes. 
 
Innovation and Technology: 
  1. Explore opportunities in disruptive new technologies to foster a data-centric culture. 
  2. Solve key challenges related to data linkage and digitization. 
 
Governance and Compliance: 
  1. Ensure adherence to data risk management standards and policies. 
  2. Play an active role in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of robust model governance. 
 
Community Building: 
  1. Actively contribute to the creation of a data science community within the organization by sharing knowledge and skills. 
 
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience 
Qualification:
Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. 
 
Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, with at least 5 years in a senior data position. 
  • Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning 
 
Knowledge and understanding of: 
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala. 
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. 
  • Experience with PowerBI and other data visualization tools. 
 
Soft skills 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex projects. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
 
 
How to Apply 
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@Postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing Date 06 February 2026 
 
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.” 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.
 
 
 
 






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JOB TITLE : MANAGER: COMPLIANCE 
REPORTS TO : HEAD OF COMPLIANCE 
BUSINESS UNIT : COMPLIANCE 
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA 
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT 
POSITION GRADE : D2 
 
Purpose of the Job 
To provide specialised compliance expertise that directly supports the Head of Compliance in managing the Postbank’s Regulatory Universe, compliance monitoring programme, policy framework, regulatory advisory, AML/CFT obligations, and regulatory engagement. The role requires a highly experienced compliance practitioner with proven capability in banking regulatory frameworks, compliance monitoring execution, drafting and maintaining manuals/policies, conducting training, and advising business on regulatory impact. 
This is a technical compliance role — not administrative — requiring deep regulatory knowledge and practical implementation experience. 
 
Job Responsibilities 
1. Regulatory Universe & Legislative Analysis 
  • Maintain and continuously update the Bank’s Regulatory Universe, ensuring full coverage of all applicable legislation, regulations, directives, circulars, standards, notices, guidelines, and supervisory expectations. 
  • Conduct regulatory impact assessments for new and amended legislation (e.g., PFMA, Banks Act, FICA, FAIS, PoPIA, PAIA, NPSA, Conduct Standard for Banks 3 of 2020, SARB directives). 
  • Translate legislative obligations into actionable compliance requirements, controls, and obligations for the business. 
  • Develop compliance interpretations, guidance notes, and briefings for the business and executives. 
  • Monitor global and local regulatory trends (FATF, Basel, FSCA, SARB PA, FIC) and identify emerging compliance risks for the Bank. 
2. Compliance Monitoring, Testing & Assurance 
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the annual compliance monitoring plan aligned to the regulatory universe and key risk areas. 
  • Conduct compliance monitoring fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, sampling, and reviewing evidence. 
  • Prepare detailed monitoring reports with findings, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, timelines, and responsible stakeholders. 
  • Follow up on remediation and action plans, ensuring closure and escalation where required. 
  • Perform thematic reviews on high-risk areas such as AML/CFT, KYC, data privacy, FAIS, money transfers, payments, and card operations. 
  • Identify gaps in current controls and recommend enhancements for better compliance and risk mitigation. 
3. Policy, Framework & Procedure Management 
  • Draft, review, update, and maintain all compliance-related policies, frameworks, standards, SOPs, manuals, and guidelines. 
  • Align the Bank’s policies with legislation, industry best practice, and supervisory requirements (FIC, FSCA, SARB PA, Info Regulator). 
  • Drive the annual policy governance cycle, including reviews, approvals, training, communication, and version control. 
  • Ensure consistent implementation and embedding of policies across all business units. 
4. AML/CFT/CPF Programme Support 
  • Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Bank’s AML/CFT/CPF Framework.
  • Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments, including ML/TF/PF risk ratings, product risks, customer risks, and channel risks. 
  • Support KYC/CDD/EDD implementation across all customer touchpoints. 
  • Review AML/CFT controls relating to sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, name screening, and adverse media. 
  • Assist in managing the STR/SAR process, ensuring alignment with FICA obligations. 
  • Support internal AML audits, FIC inspections, remediation actions, and staff training. 
  • Provide AML/CFT advisory across business units, ensuring decisions align with FICA, POCDATARA, POCA, FATF standards, and the Bank’s RMCP. 
5. Compliance Advisory & Business Partnering 
  • Provide specialist regulatory advice to business units on processes, products, projects, systems, and customer interactions. 
  • Review business processes and new initiatives to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. 
  • Participate in project committees, product development forums, and operational working groups as the compliance subject matter expert. 
  • Advise business units on FICA exemptions, FAIS interpretations, PoPIA obligations, PAIA requirements, reporting duties, and control implementation. 
6. Governance, Reporting & Committee Support 
  • Compile high-quality compliance reports for various governance structures 
  • Prepare compliance dashboards, incident summaries, regulatory heat maps, and emerging risk trends. 
  • Maintain complete compliance evidence packs for internal audit, external audit, and supervisory reviews. 
  • Maintain a central compliance repository for regulatory documents, reports, policies, and monitoring evidence. 
7. Regulatory Engagement, Inspections & Supervisory Support 
  • Support the Head of Compliance in preparing for, coordinating, and responding to supervisory engagements with: 
  • South African Reserve Bank (Prudential Authority) 
  • Financial Intelligence Centre 
  • Financial Sector Conduct Authority 
  • Information Regulator 
  • Payments Association of South Africa 
  • Coordinate all regulatory examination requirements, including information requests, evidence packs, submissions, and timelines. 
  • Assist in drafting responses to FIC inspections, SARB PA directives, FSCA requests, supervisory letters, audit queries, and remedial actions. 
  • Track compliance with regulatory actions and ensure effective closure. 
8. Compliance Training & Awareness 
  • Develop annual compliance training plans for the Bank. 
  • Deliver targeted training programmes on: 
  • AML/CFT/CPF
  • KYC/CDD/EDD
  • PoPIA and data privacy 
  • FAIS requirements and conduct standards 
  • Banking regulatory frameworks 
  • Conduct post-training assessments and maintain training evidence for supervisory reviews. 
9. Embedding Compliance Culture Across the Bank 
  • Serve as a compliance partner to business units by offering practical regulatory guidance. 
  • Promote ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability across all levels of the Bank. 
  • Support the implementation of the Bank’s compliance strategy and culture messaging. 
  • Ensure staff understand compliance obligations in daily operations. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
  • Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Law, Commerce, or related field. 
  • Certificate in Compliance (advantageous). 
  • Professional AML/CFT certification such as CAMS or CISA (advantageous). 
  • Minimum 5–7 years compliance experience specifically in a bank or regulated financial services entity, including: Running a compliance monitoring programme end-to-end. 
  • Developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, policies, manuals. 
  • Conducting in-depth compliance risk assessments. 
  • Leading AML/CFT initiatives within a regulated institution. 
  • Responding to regulatory inspections (SARB PA, FSCA, FIC). 
  • Delivering compliance training & advisory. 
  • Experience must include: 
    • compliance monitoring 
    • AML/CFT work (KYC, screening, STR/SAR) 
    • policy/manual drafting 
    • regulatory universe work 
    • advisory & training 
    • regulatory engagement (SARB, FSCA, FIC 
  • Experience with compliance systems (screening/monitoring tools) 
  • Candidates with banking/regulated financial sector experience 
 
Knowledge and understanding of: 
  • Expert knowledge of compliance risk frameworks and ability to conduct CRMPs. 
  • Applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the Public Finance Management Act, Banks Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS), PoPIA, PAIA, NPS, etc.
  • Regulatory change management and policy drafting skills. 
  • Experience engaging with regulators and managing inspections. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to executives and regulators. 
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills to interpret data and detect trends. 
  • Ability to train, influence, and support staff in compliance matters across the Bank. 
  • Familiarity with compliance tools and technology (e.g., screening/monitoring systems). 
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align compliance with business objectives. 
  • Knowledge of key legislation: Banks Act, PFMA, FICA, FAIS, PoPIA, PAIA, NPSA. 
  • Experience preparing compliance reports and dealing with audits/inspections. 
  • Exposure to compliance or AML systems/tools. 
 
Skills and Attributes 
  • High ethical standards and integrity. 
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. 
  • Independent thinker with sound judgment under pressure. 
  • Resilient and able to manage competing priorities. 
  • Collaborative and solution-oriented approach. 
  • Discreet and trustworthy with confidential matters. 
 
 
How to Apply 
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing Date  06 February 2026
 
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time. 
POPIA provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.










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POSITION NUMBER : 60055507 
JOB TITLE AND LEVEL : MANAGER ETL DEVELOPMENT, D2 
REPORTS TO : HEAD ANALYTICS 
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE - PRETORIA 
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT 
 
Purpose of the Job 
We are looking for a highly skilled Manager ETL Development with Data Automation skills to join our innovative team in the banking industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing automated data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with various teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes. 
 
Job Responsibilities 
  1. Data Automation: 
  2. Design and implement automated data pipelines to improve efficiency and accuracy. 
  3. Develop and maintain downstream data analysis databases for consumption by the DataScience teams. 
  4. Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure seamless data integration. 
  5. Optimize data workflows and automate repetitive tasks to enhance productivity. 
  6. Data Transformation and Integration: 
  7. Clean, structure, and optimize data for both tactical and strategic use. 
  8. Integrate data from various sources, ensuring consistency and reliability. 
  9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data products with business objectives. 
  10. Automation of feedback loops and data science models to improve efficiency and optimize performance of the organization. 
  11. Innovation and Technology: 
  12. Explore and implement new technologies to improve data automation processes. 
  13. Contribute to the development of a decentralized data architecture (Data Mesh) to enhance data accessibility and usability. 
  14. Governance and Compliance: 
  15. Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards. 
  16. Implement data quality checks and monitoring to maintain high data integrity. 
  17. Collaboration and Mentorship: 
  18. Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to support data-driven initiatives. 
  19. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. 
 
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience 
Qualification:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. 
 
Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Data Automation Specialist or similar role, with at least 5 years in a senior position. 
  • Strong expertise in ETL processes, data integration, and automation tools. 
 
Knowledge and understanding of: 
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and relevant scripting languages.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
  • Knowledge of data governance and security practices. 
 
Soft skills 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
 
 
How to Apply 
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@Postbank.co.za.
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing Date 06 February 2026 
 
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.” 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.