(1751) Project Manager at South African Reserve Bank

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

• Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach.
• Produce comprehensive project management plans that include scope, quality, risk, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration and communication, and ensure that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.
• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports, including close-out documents, are produced, approved and filed.
• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes.
• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal.
• Establish and effectively manage a multidisciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure the progress of projects are according to the approved schedule, expected deliverables, budget, specifications and quality standards.

Additional requirements include:

• facilitation skills;
• planning and organising skills;
• effective communication skills; 
• a drive for results;
• service and stakeholder focus; and
• managing complexity and ambiguity. 
• Do not enclose copies of your identity document or qualifications with your application.
• Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

 The closing date for applications is 29 July 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

•  In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
•  The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her experience and competence.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a degree in Commerce or Information and Communication Technology, or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification; 
• a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in project management in the financial sector or compliance environment;
• sound knowledge of project management methodologies, project cost management, contract and service management and project management legislation; and 
• a postgraduate qualification in project management (will be an added advantage).