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Senior Project Manager

Postbank LtdZA

26 days ago

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Job title : Senior Project Manager

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 03, 2025

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Job Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of the Section 16 banking license project.

Develop and maintain an integrated master programme plan, covering multiple interdependent workstreams (regulatory, legal, governance, operational readiness, IT, risk, finance, HR, etc.).

Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, issues, change control, and communications using best-practice project and programme management methodologies.

Track progress against key project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities.

Ensure the timely completion and submission of all deliverables required for the banking license application, including those related to governance frameworks, risk and compliance structures, and operational capability

Prepare and present high-quality reports and dashboards for executive, board, and regulatory oversight.

In collaboration with the Project Owner and Head of Compliance, engage proactively with :

The Prudential Authority, SARB, and other regulators.

National Treasury, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, and other key government entities.

External consultants, legal firms, assurance providers, and other subject matter experts.

Manage the on-boarding, contracting, and performance of external advisors and vendors.

Serve as a central coordination point to ensure alignment across stakeholder expectations, timelines, and deliverables.

Facilitate ongoing communication and transparency with all stakeholders through structured reporting and engagement mechanisms.

Implement and maintain a strong governance structure for the programme, including RACI matrices, project charters, and decision frameworks.

Ensure full regulatory compliance with PFMA, Companies Act, Banks Act, and Postbank SOC Ltd Act.

Identify and manage project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate unresolved issues as required.

Support readiness assessments, gap analysis, quality assurance, and internal audit reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Project Management, or a related field (essential).

Recognised Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, MSP).

At least 10 years’ experience in project or programme management in the financial services sector, with at least one full-cycle project involving a banking license application or major regulatory transformation in South Africa.

Demonstrated ability to work with executive stakeholders, boards, and government departments.

Knowledge and understanding of :

Knowledge of banking regulatory frameworks, including the Banks Act, PFMA, FAIS, and FIC Act.

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