(1251) Manager: Programme Management Office - GSMD at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to manage the Group Security Management Department’s (GSMD) Programme Management Office (PMO), ensuring a consistent and professional approach to security project management within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Lead the PMO, ensuring effective resource planning and management to maintain professionalism in project management.
• Establish and maintain the project management methodologies (including policies and framework) and investment management approach, anchored in best practices and organisational strategy, thereby ensuring continuous improvement.
• Lead and facilitate project investment management by prioritising initiatives aligned with strategic goals, financial considerations, process efficiencies and risk mitigation, optimising returns from technology investments. 
• Oversee the execution of programmes and projects with a focus on key deliverables, milestones and budgets, regularly tracking actual progress against planned objectives. 
• Manage the overall project portfolio budget, providing process guidance for programmes and projects and supporting governance structures to ensure effective cost and benefit management. 
• Serve as the custodian of project management, acting as the central point of contact for project expertise and information to enhance professionalism and stakeholder relationships. 
• Perform the line management function for the PMO team, supporting their development and performance. 
• Lead the integration of change management practices into all programmes and projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, communication planning and readiness assessments are built into delivery frameworks.
• Champion organisational awareness and promote clear communication, ensuring that project and programme outcomes are well-communicated and understood with GSMD and the broader SARB Group.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF-level 8) in project or programme management or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• a minimum of eight to 10 years’ experience in a project management environment of which at least two to three years managing a PMO; 
• a relevant project management certification; and 
• sound knowledge and experience in areas such as change management, organisational awareness, financial management and stakeholder engagement.

Additional requirements include:

• leading change;
• strategic thinking; 
• building and maintaining trust;
• developing and empowering others;
• fostering diversity and inclusion;
• leading teams through effective communication and collaboration;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• a drive for results; and
• sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Apply Before 09/19/2025