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Job Summary

• The Specialist Process Engineer is responsible for leading, managing and deploying business improvement initiatives, including the drafting, sign-off, and publication of procedure documents and process maps in alignment with Absa’s Policies and Procedures standards. Business improvement or Project execution includes interactively analyzing, researching, designing, recommending and implementing innovative and cost-efficient business processes within Absa.
• The Specialist Process Engineer will address business problems and needs by defining the overall business requirements with due consideration to process efficiency, cost effectiveness, risk, compliance, local legislation, user experience (UX), and customer experience (CX). To propose solutions that fully address business requirements needed to optimize business and provide end-to-end solutions, in order to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description

• Process Optimization and Design
• Identification, Execution, and Implementation of process improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiencies and effectiveness of business.
• Conduct pro-active detection of process bottlenecks and high-level operational value chain.
• Updating processes or procedures and overseeing deployment and publication of processes and procedures across the organization.
• Apply scientific principles and business inputs to refine and re-engineer as-is business process (as well as newly to-be refined processes) into best scenario to-be processes to enhance customer experience and business profitability.
• Provide input into to the documentation, formalization and validation of the to-be concept and design proposals.
• Facilitate and integrate process designs, improvements and maintenance amongst role-players.
• Promote the generic functionality and end-to-end value chain ownership, breaking barriers to silo thinking and behaviors', within Business Units.
• Apply various applicable Industrial / Systems Engineering principles in process constraints and opportunity identifications, as well as Solutioning.
• Define process performance criteria and requirements in terms of business-centric measures (e.g. time, cost, etc.) and customer-centric measures (e.g. value demand vs. failure demand, capability of response, etc.).
• Proactively participate in business improvement forums and play an active role in the change initiatives process, by assessing and recommending the feasibility of change request received.
• Act as coach to business (line managers) regarding process re-engineering and improvement methodologies and principles.
• Facilitate and integrate process designs, improvements and maintenance amongst role-players and effectively network with all stakeholders.
• Drive change through cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with management, project team and stakeholders, and secure their support to achieve project goals.
• Business Analysis
• Perform business impact analysis in liaison with line managers on any change that is imposed on the current operational environment.
• Measure and baseline all current main value chains' performance and comparison of the to–be process performance.
• Provide and identify opportunities for optimization improvements of operational cost base and where process methodologies can be applied.
• Apply basic methodologies to identify bottom line and economic profit enhancement opportunities, where it relates to cost efficiencies, income enhancements, or customer experience.
• Liaise with line managers on changes that are imposed on current operational environment. Identify process improvement opportunities in the business regarding Quality, Cost & Delivery.
• Deliver QNI (Quality Net Income) & financial savings, in line with improved customer experience, through projects.
• Responsible for the on-time collection and analysis of all metrics related to projects and the production of agreed format reports for the monthly business reviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate analysis, assessment and design workshops and initiatives to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate and conduct Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions with cross-functional role players to design, develop, and review processes.
• Project Management
• Manage and coordinate (assist in) implementation efforts of enhancements and change initiatives.
• Ensure inputs are provided to changes reflected on appropriate Absa supporting and training documentation.
• Ensure all projects and change initiatives affecting an area are well coordinated and change impact is controlled.
• Deliver project objectives to achieve desired quality and impact, within time period planned and within approved budget.
• Responsible for project stakeholder communication and management before and during the implementation.
• Execute performance improvement projects within agreed time frames across Absa.
• Ensure smooth transition to re-designed processes and provide project management capability to setup, manage and control projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Identify and manage work stream interdependencies, risks and issues affecting the successful delivery of the project.
• Set up processes to monitor and manage changed processes and maintain their sustainability.
• Research and Development
• Research Financial Industry Market Trends with respect to Products, Services, Process and Technology.
• Assist in maintaining the Business Process Management Library with the Process Custodian.
• Consulting, Coaching and Mentoring
• Motivate, Lead and Direct project team members.
• Engage, motivate and coach project solution consumers towards achieving goals.
• Consult with Business Units managers to achieve Goals and Targets.
• Share best practices both within Projects and between team members across the business.
• Business Alignment & Subject Matter Expert (SME) inputs
• Maintain interaction with Customer Experience, Project Implementation, and Change Management teams to create synergies before / during / after process re-engineering and implementation.
• Interact and attend meetings and workshops to ensure that the major change and small enhancement initiatives impacts are pro-actively identified so that implementation can be coordinated.
• Present initiatives at various change councils, delivery councils and other such forums.
• Ensure that promises to business are met, delivered and highlight constraints for implementation time periods.
• Identify impact of process changes on staff that executes work within the process.
• Controls, Compliance and Administration
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with governance, risk policies, procedures and compliance policies.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 7: B Tech / Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Scientific methodologies associated with efficiency improvements, i.e. Lean Six Sigma, Agile method, Systems thinking, Process simulation, Customer journeys or Lean methodologies.
• 5 Years + experience as a Process Engineer or similar.
• Process mapping tools such as Microsoft Visio, I-Server etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology

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Job Description

• Full Stack Cloud Developer + DevOps AWS Cloud Engineer 

Job Description Summary

• Our Open API Platform team is building the future of banking. Using a combination of AWS Cloud Native and open-source software, we are building the Open API Banking platform that will transform the industry.
• You will drive and, where appropriate lead, a variety of API Implementation, AWS Cloud Engineering and other related activities which together will contribute to the solution.
• This is not a pure infrastructure (DevOps) role - general programming experience and knowledge of RESTful API implementation is essential.
• Since the role includes DevOps, you will also be required to support the operational system and do your share of standby, and if necessary, after-hours support from time to time.

What you’ll get to do:

• The role is within the Digital Platforms team, part of RBB Channel, Infrastructure and Change, and the responsibilities will include the following:
• Lead or drive the implementation of AWS infrastructure as code including CI/CD elements
• Develop high quality software solutions using AWS Serverless Technologies and JavaScript/React
• Apply general design patterns and paradigms to deliver technical solutions
• Collaborate with others to design and deliver holistic secure solutions
• Work with a range of complex banking systems
• Work with a variety of platforms and application
• Work with complex infrastructure

What you need to get in:

• Have worked as a developer with DevOps CI/CD experience for at least 5 years
• Have solid JavaScript/TypeScript with React and/or Java development experience
• Have experience in developing RESTful APIs using JavaScript/NodeJS or Java
• Have worked with and implemented APIs on an API Gateway technology (WSO2 preferred)
• Be experienced in implementing Azure DevOps deployment pipelines
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with AWS based implementations
• Current (still valid) AWS Certification(s) at associate level or higher
• Have deep experience working in headless Linux environments
• Ideally you have worked on some large complex technical projects
• Bonus points are given for Financial Services or Banking experiences
• Be willing to contribute to the design of solutions
• Be able to master a complex and dynamic technical environment
• Have a flair for operating across a broad technical landscape
• Be adept at working with highly skilled technical people
• Aptitude for dealing with organisational change
• Maintain compliance with governance requirements
• Be able to research and figure things out
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Summary of essential skills:

• JavaScript/NodeJS including React Framework, AWS (Networking (VPC), EC2, CDK (TypeScript), CloudFormation, RDS, OpenSearch (ELK), Lambda, DynamoDB), Azure DevOps, API Implementation (WSO2 preferred)
• If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the exciting world of our API Marketplace by leading from the front, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Job Description

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
• Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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Job Summary

• Join Absa’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) Technology team as the Head of Systems Architecture, where you will define and shape the technology vision that underpins our critical trading, pricing, and risk platforms. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for designing scalable, high-performance architectures across our diverse technology stack, ensuring seamless integration of cloud services, data platforms, and enterprise systems. You will collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders to drive innovation, set technical direction, and align our architecture to meet the evolving needs of the global markets business.

Job Description

What you’ll get to do:

• Align the business unit strategy to the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology goals across numerous platforms.
• Design scalable, high-performance systems that support complex financial operations, with a focus on cloud-native solutions, data platforms, and microservices architectures.
• Oversee architectural governance to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices across all technology initiatives within the business unit.
• Collaborate with senior technology leaders to drive innovation and shape the future of the technology stack, ensuring it remains cutting-edge and adaptable to changing market conditions.
• Work closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration, performance, and security of systems across the technology landscape.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools, identifying opportunities to enhance the architecture and support the bank’s long-term technology vision.
• Ensure robust, secure, and resilient architectures that can handle the demands of high-frequency trading, real-time data processing, and regulatory compliance.

What you’ll bring to us

• Relevant degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology
• Extensive experience 10 years + in enterprise systems architecture, including designing and managing large-scale, high-performance systems in financial services or other complex environments.
• Strong expertise in cloud architecture, particularly with AWS, including building cloud-native applications and migrating legacy systems to the cloud.
• Deep understanding of microservices, APIs, and distributed systems, with hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and scaling such architectures.
• Proven experience in leading architectural governance, setting standards, and ensuring best practices across diverse technology initiatives.
• Background in financial markets technology, especially in supporting trading, risk management, or pricing platforms, is highly desirable.
• Track record of collaboration with senior business and technology leaders, translating business objectives into robust, scalable, and adaptable architecture strategies.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture and platforms, with experience in managing real-time data, big data solutions, and data integration across systems.
• Experience in security architecture, ensuring the design of secure, compliant systems that meet regulatory requirements.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding teams, including architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

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Job Summary

• Do you want to step into the world of corporate and investment banking, learn different skills and jumpstart your career in financial services? We are looking for top-performing, newly qualified CAs to participate in a unique two-year rotation-based opportunity at Absa Finance Corporate and Investment Banking. This is a permanent position with a twist! We want the achievers, the changemakers and those ready to be a star in their story.

Job Description

• This highly interactive, stimulating and fast-paced opportunity will stretch you and give you exposure to different areas of finance with senior stakeholder engagement. Rotations take place every six months, exposing you to the functions that make up the fundamental building blocks of finance. We will provide opportunities for continuous learning, career development and personal growth that match your aspirations and potential. We promise clear, supportive leadership and a collaborative, values-driven culture where we work together to create environments in which people can contribute and achieve excellent results.

Requirements:

• CA(SA) Qualification (December 2024/ January 2025)
• South African citizen
• Location: Johannesburg based or willing to relocate at own cost
• Outstanding Performance: Highly rated by previous employer
• Audit Firm Experience: Preferably from a top 4 audit firm
• Financial Services Focus: Articles in financial services or strong interest in the field
• Exam Success: First-time board passes
• Academic Excellence: Top academic achievement
• Leadership: Strong track record
• Availability: Ready to start February 2025
   

CV must indicate the following details

Academic/ leadership achievements (indicate first/second attempt pass)
Industry and company of audits conducted
Types of audits conducted
Attach tertiary academic transcripts
 

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Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to serve and ensure service to customers in the Development Organisation (DO) sector, by ensuring the growth, profitability and retention of business in that sector.
•  The Banker will need to identify transactional banking, financial markets and trade opportunities for Development Organistions in South Africa and ARO regions.  As well as supporting the sector Citizenship initiatives.
•  7-10 years’ experience working in Corporate/Investment Banking in a client facing or front office sales role with specialisation in Development Organisations including International and local NGO’s, Embassies, Multilaterals, Universities, and Foundations.
• The ideal candidate will have a post graduate degree and be a strategic thinker that is client centric and results driven. Must demonstrate the ability to lead through complex situations and to communicate and influence effectively.
• A network and track record with Development Organisations is required, along with a passion for supporting these clients with their humanitarian mission across Africa.

Job Description

• Own the relationships with the clients at a South Africa level, as well as the broader Regional led names
• Establish, leverage, and maintain strategic relationships with clients and coordinate client relationships and interaction across South Africa and Regionally
• Assume primary responsibility for understanding the client’s business at a strategic, tactical, and operational level regionally
• Create a network of alliances and business partners with product areas to optimise and rapidly grow and promote client financing franchise
• Create and maintain robust client management plans for the clients.
• Develop relationships at a senior level within Development Organisations across the region
• Support Sector Head, Development Organisation, in driving the DO strategy

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)