Location
In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. FirstRand scores A on the Alion truth index.
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FirstRand is a South African financial services group headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, whose businesses include First National Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, WesBank and Aldermore in the UK. Formed in 1998 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, it provides retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking, vehicle finance, insurance and asset management, with subsidiaries in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Nigeria, Eswatini and other markets. Openings span branch advisors and sales and service roles, credit origination and analysis, private wealth and private client advisors, finance, broker consultants and business process specialists.
Job Description
To coordinate people and processes and drive business change that delivers value through the structured implementation and delivery of projects against time, resource, budget, and scope constraints for medium to large and/or medium to highly complex BU/PH.Job Description:
- Initiate and manage the planning process, clearly defining the project's scope, goals, and objectives. Develop detailed plans outlining tasks, resources, timelines, and deliverables, creating a solid foundation for project execution.
- Manage project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) from the initiation of an identified project to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objective.
- Manage complex projects in a constantly changing environment.
- Motivate and lead project teams across various levels and various phases of a project life cycle and SDLC.
- Manage conflicting priorities and time effectively to deliver results.
- Leading numerous projects concurrently ensuring quality, governance and deliverables are adhered to.
- Ensures financial institution adheres to all relevant regulations and policies.
- Oversee compliance Payments programs, conduct risk assessments, monitor Acquiring compliance activities.
- Advise on Visa, Mastercard, UPI PASA and SARB regulatory changes.
Requirements:
- A CAPM, PMP or any Project management certification or qualification
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in managing medium to complex projects impacting several systems and teams
- Have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an agile and waterfall environment.
- Compliance & Payments experience.
Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
15/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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