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POSITION NUMBER : 60023682
JOB TITLE AND LEVEL : PROJECT MANAGER (D2)
REPORTS TO : HEAD PROJECT EXECUTION
LOCATION : PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
Purpose of the Job
Reports to the Head Project Execution. Is responsible for specific project(s) within allocated functional area(s). Manages entire project management process from initiation to project close out phase. Ensures effective management of the project team. Leads and manages project deliverables within approved timelines and budget. Is responsible to ensure proper plans are in place to drive delivery of quality work. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring effective stakeholder identification, management and engagement within approved governance structure. Must ensure effective project risk management and mitigation system and plans are in place. Project management of assigned the planning and delivery of project/s within the Postbank environment within timelines, budget and quality standards within the project sphere including relevant tools, techniques, policy, methodology, process and guidelines. The Project manager will ensure project tracking and monitoring tools and systems are in place to enable value-added reporting.
Job Responsibilities
• Stakeholder Management and Engagement
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders of the projects
- ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with all key aspects of the project including, performance progress, budget, risks, resources requirements and projects schedules.
• Leads and manages execution of projects ensuring effective delivery of expected outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Ensures project charter, project scope, goals deliverables and key measurements are in place and agreed with project sponsors and line manager.
• Effective management of project resources, professionals ensuring their role clarity and understanding of expected outcomes.
• Efficient management of budget and risk
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Establish deadlines, monitors and reports on project progress, problems and solutions
• Lead quality assurance
• confirm project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
• Conduct performance evaluation and assess results of the project
• Ensures governance structure is in place and prepares reports governance documentation to ensure tracking of project
• Ensure delivery of project is aligned to Postbank accepted project management methodologies
• Ensure the efficient management and control of functions/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience:
• NQF level 7 qualification or Honours degree in Project Management
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification association membership
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience, demonstrable experience of successful project and portfolio management.
• Experience in management of IT and related projects
• Financial/banking sector experience
• Budget management experiences
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Knowledge and good understanding of IT functional area and /or environment
• Project Management knowledge areas according to the International Standards i.e. PMBOK, Prince2
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation e.g. PFMA
• Sound knowledge of Project Management Tools
Skills and attributes
• Advanced Project Management, People management, Excellent communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Leadership skills, Project planning, Risk management, Time management, Change management, Contract negotiation, Conflict resolution experience, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Knowledge Management
• Decision making, Process management, Flexibility, Collaborative, Professionalism, Efficiency, Confidentiality, High ethical standards, Self-starter, Integrity, Honesty, Matured
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 17 June 2025
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.
POSITION NUMBER : 60023682
JOB TITLE AND LEVEL : PROJECT MANAGER (D2)
REPORTS TO : HEAD PROJECT EXECUTION
LOCATION : PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
Purpose of the Job
Reports to the Head Project Execution. Is responsible for specific project(s) within allocated functional area(s). Manages entire project management process from initiation to project close out phase. Ensures effective management of the project team. Leads and manages project deliverables within approved timelines and budget. Is responsible to ensure proper plans are in place to drive delivery of quality work. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring effective stakeholder identification, management and engagement within approved governance structure. Must ensure effective project risk management and mitigation system and plans are in place. Project management of assigned the planning and delivery of project/s within the Postbank environment within timelines, budget and quality standards within the project sphere including relevant tools, techniques, policy, methodology, process and guidelines. The Project manager will ensure project tracking and monitoring tools and systems are in place to enable value-added reporting.
Job Responsibilities
• Stakeholder Management and Engagement
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders of the projects
- ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with all key aspects of the project including, performance progress, budget, risks, resources requirements and projects schedules.
• Leads and manages execution of projects ensuring effective delivery of expected outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Ensures project charter, project scope, goals deliverables and key measurements are in place and agreed with project sponsors and line manager.
• Effective management of project resources, professionals ensuring their role clarity and understanding of expected outcomes.
• Efficient management of budget and risk
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Establish deadlines, monitors and reports on project progress, problems and solutions
• Lead quality assurance
• confirm project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
• Conduct performance evaluation and assess results of the project
• Ensures governance structure is in place and prepares reports governance documentation to ensure tracking of project
• Ensure delivery of project is aligned to Postbank accepted project management methodologies
• Ensure the efficient management and control of functions/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience:
• NQF level 7 qualification or Honours degree in Project Management
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification association membership
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience, demonstrable experience of successful project and portfolio management.
• Experience in management of IT and related projects
• Financial/banking sector experience
• Budget management experiences
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Knowledge and good understanding of IT functional area and /or environment
• Project Management knowledge areas according to the International Standards i.e. PMBOK, Prince2
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation e.g. PFMA
• Sound knowledge of Project Management Tools
Skills and attributes
• Advanced Project Management, People management, Excellent communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Leadership skills, Project planning, Risk management, Time management, Change management, Contract negotiation, Conflict resolution experience, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Knowledge Management
• Decision making, Process management, Flexibility, Collaborative, Professionalism, Efficiency, Confidentiality, High ethical standards, Self-starter, Integrity, Honesty, Matured
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 17 June 2025
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.
POSITION NUMBER : 60058764, 60058766
JOB TITLE : SYSTEMS ANALYST X2
JOB GRADING : C5
REPORTS TO : MANAGER: APPLICATIONS
BUSINESS UNIT : IT
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE (PRETORIA)
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
Purpose of the Job
Interpret business requirements through the requirements engineering process to provide a technical solution for any of the following business areas – Banking and Financial Services
Job Responsibilities
• Maintain business applications (1st, 2nd and 3rd level)
• Handle change requests and provide quick and efficient solutions
• Research how IT systems are used and look at ways to improve use and efficiency
• Review and develop computer systems, computer languages, data communication processes and user interface devices
• Test new IT system designs and fix design problems found
• Test new system components
• Write reports describing findings, sometimes for publication
• Use data modelling to generate different possible solutions as a means of finding the best result for the client
• Analyse system components and monitors data flow to improve efficiency
• Liaise with business for clarification of client requirements
• Produce definitions, process flow documentation, rules and instructions as a basis for the work of designers and programmers
• Liaise with Systems Engineering department in preparing other detailed documentation, including hardware specifications and tender specifications
• Help with client-site installation activities
• Present all documentation to and assist the Design team during the solution design
• Negotiate timelines for the development and implementation of each project
• Establish business and technical specifications with respect to business systems and according to client specification
• Record all system documentation and update all changes thereto
Role Requirements:
Qualifications:
• National Diploma in Computer Technology (NQF Level 6) or Degree in Computer Sciences or Information Technology
• B-degree in Computer Science OR Information systems (NQF Level 7). MS Certification (supplier course or equivalent - MSCD); Business Analysis or Business / Systems Engineering courses attended will be an added advantage
Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in object-oriented development e.g. .Net Framework or J2EE
• Minimum 3 years (within 5 year) in analysis and design: Business system analysis procedure formulation and integration; Technical and Management reporting; Systems analysis and configuration management; System owner and user liaison
• Valid Code B Driving Licence
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Banking systems, Payments, Scripting, project management and system development methodologies
• Technical (software, systems development) and business analysis background.
• A strong understanding of systems, systems architectures, as well as relational databases such as Microsoft SQL 2008/2010/2012/2014 and Oracle.
Skills and Attributes
• Analysis of software systems, applications, databases and software environments, Lead and coordinate the team,
• Business process analysis, design and re-engineering.
• Report writing, documentation and presentation skills
• Ability to present findings and to persuade and obtain willing co-operation from others,
• Ability to apply and adhere to quality standards / handle a degree of routine tasks
• Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and writing),
• Negotiating skills,
• An analytical person with the ability to determine the best methods to apply for analysis, select appropriate criteria and evaluation options,
• A mature individual with the ability to identify risks and to objectively select appropriate courses of action,
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 17 June 2025
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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JOB TITLE : HEAD OF DATA MANAGEMENT (D5)
REPORTS TO : CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BUSINESS UNIT : OPERATIONS
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : PERMANENT
Purpose of the Job
The Head of Data Management will lead the development, implementation and management of the bank’s data strategy.
This role is accountable for ensuring data integrity, availability, and security while supporting business objectives. The Head of Data Management will work closely with leadership, technology teams and business units to drive data governance, data quality and data architecture initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
Data Strategy Development and Execution
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data management strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for data management across the organization.
• Ensure data assets are managed and utilized effectively to support decision-making.
Data Architecture and Infrastructure
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the bank’s data architecture.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data systems and platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Evaluate and implement data management technologies and tools.
Data Quality and Integrity
• Lead efforts to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability across the organization.
• Develop and enforce data quality standards and metrics.
• Implement data cleansing and validation processes.
Team Leadership and Development
• Build and manage a high-performing data management team, including data governance, data architecture, data scientists and data quality professionals.
• Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and challenges.
• Partner with IT, risk, and compliance teams to ensure data management aligns with broader organizational goals.
• Communicate data management strategies and progress to executive leadership.
Risk Management
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data management, including data breaches and unauthorized access.
• Ensure data management practices align with the bank’s risk management framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data management.
• Continuously improve data management practices and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovation in data usage, including the implementation of advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
Data Lifecycle management and Metadata management
• Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for data lifecycle management (i.e. Management of data from creation to deletion) and for metadata management
• Ensure metadata is up-to-date and accessible
Master Data Management
• Ensure policies, processes and standards exist for master data management
• Drive the centralization of key data (like customer information and product data) and ensure it is consistent across the bank.
Data Integration
• Ensure that data required to provide BI is combined from different sources to provide a unified view for Analytics team to utilize.
• Focus areas to achieve this include ETL processes, provision of data lakes, APIs and data synchronization between systems.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and understanding of:
• Completed a Post B-Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering or related field (NQF8)
• Completed or studying towards a master’s qualification
• At least 10 years’ experience in implementing and managing a data management function
• + 5 years banking or financial industry experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing data management strategies and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data management tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, ETL processes, data lakes, cloud platforms).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data management and privacy.
• Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Strong understanding and experience with data architecture design, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Understanding of business operations and banking industry
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver projects within allocated budget
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality and integrity
• Build relationships between various stakeholders to foster collaboration
• Ability to manage a team of and data scientists, data quality, BI and data architecture specialists
• Methodical
• Creative or Innovative
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Self- driven and resilient
• High pressure tolerance
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 10 June 2025
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.