Manager: Swift, Interbank and ZAR Payments at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To implement and lead a highly efficient and effective customer centric productivity model. 
• To lead and support the achievement of business strategy by managing and controlling all operational admin activities, Swift, Interbank, Inward payments, ZAR payments and processing related products and systems in line with local and international best practices, exchange control regulations, national EFT/STP system requirements and any other statutory requirements as required by regulators daily.

Experience

Minimum:

• 6- 7 years’ experience in general banking, of which 5 years should be in a Payment (local and International) Processing environment.
• Leadership experience
• Swift experience
• Local and International payments
• Query resolution
• Reporting

Ideal:

• People management experience  

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting - Management Accounting

Knowledge

Miminum:

• Local and International payments
• Relevant knowledge of clearing systems and rulings
• Knowledge of the National Payment System
• Leadership
• Risk management
• Client service delivery 
• Operations management 
• Compliance with relevant policies, procedures & legislation (like POPIA and FATF) including SA Reserve Exchange Control regulations, SWIFT standards, cut-off times, etc.
• Understand basic Accounting and Reconciliation concepts (understand entries and be able to do simple account reconciliations) 

Ideal:

• Regulatory requirements and governance in the payment sector
• Working knowledge of Capitec’s systems, structure and infrastructure 
• Knowledge of fraud modus operandi 

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Decision making skills
• Leadership Skills
• Management skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills