Hot Jobs at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

End Date: April 3, 2026

Job Description

All candidates applying for an iOS developer position should have the following:

• BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science OR equivalent degree OR equivalent experience
• Experience developing apps using Swift or Objective-C
• Passion for quality and close attention to details
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using iOS frameworks like UIKit, Foundation etc.
• Good understanding of UI design and common usability issues is helpful
• Experience using Xcode 12 or later
• Familiarity with Git or similar source control software

Candidates applying for intermediate positions additionally require:

• At least 3+years’ experience in commercial grade software development using Swift or Objective-C
• Good understanding of Object Orientated Programming concepts
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
• Familiarity with JSON, Codable, GCD or asynchronous programming
• A passion for technology and the ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Thorough knowledge of macOS and iOS is helpful

Candidates applying for senior positions additionally require:

• At least 5+years’ experience in commercial grade software development using Swift or Objective-C
• 2+ years working with JSON, Codable, GCD or asynchronous programming
• Excellent understanding of Object Orientated Programming concepts
• Expertise with Swift, Objective-C, iOS, fundamentals and frameworks
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
• Have a passion to write and help others produce efficient code.
• Mentor and train fellow team members to become better developers
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• A passion for technology and the ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Thorough knowledge of macOS and iOS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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End Date: March 8, 2026

Job Description

• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain professional relationships through networking with industry leaders, regulators and policy makers as well as business partners that are key in the development of new ventures
• Delivery Business Development: Champion and manage business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Absa Business unit strategy
• Market Intelligence: Collect market intelligence through research by reading articles, publications, internet, word of mouth and networking on a daily basis to keep abreast of market developments
• Operations & Compliance: Actively keep up to date with all relevant knowledge, legislation and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the Business Advantage.

Education

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

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Core Accountabilities

Process Mining Leadership & Stakeholder Enablement

• Define and drive the Process Mining roadmap aligned to Home Loans strategic and operational priorities
• Establish standards for Celonis data models, KPI frameworks, and use case governance
• Lead a multidisciplinary capability spanning process analysis, data engineering, and business translation
• Act as the senior interface between Operations, Credit, Risk, Finance, and IT

Process Intelligence for Advanced Analytics & AI

• Structure and expose high-quality process-level data to support predictive and prescriptive analytical models Provide process-grounded data structures to support AI and machine learning initiatives (e.g., approval likelihood prediction, delay and fallout risk indicators, intelligent case routing, workload optimisation) Collaborate with Data Science and AI teams to ensure models reflect true end-to-end process dynamics and are tied to measurable business outcomes

Celonis Delivery, Operational Enablement & Value Realisation

• Oversee end-to-end Celonis deployments from data sourcing through digital twin creation, opportunity identification, value framing, and value tracking across operational, financial, customer, and risk dimensions Translate process insights into targeted interventions that improve cycle times, reduce rework, optimise cost-to-serve, and enhance service quality Drive Celonis literacy and embed process mining adoption and performance disciplines across Home Loans business units
• Drive executive visibility of process performance and value delivered

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience driving operational efficiency through structured improvement methodologies and data-driven insight within complex high, high volume environments such as financial services
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or a related field preferred
• Professional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are advantageous
• Data/Technical certifications in analytics or cloud SaaS platforms are advantageous

Required Experience & Core Competencies

• Extensive experience leading cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar structured problem-solving approaches
• Experience working with large operational datasets and applying analytics in operational contexts (e.g., forecasting volumes, predicting delays, identifying error patterns, prioritising workloads) to uncover performance drivers, bottlenecks, and root causes
• Strong ability to translate operational challenges into data-led analysis and actionable insights, identifying, quantifying, and tracking value opportunities including cost reduction, productivity gains, capacity release, and risk reduction
• Skilled in defining performance baselines, control measures, and sustainable monitoring frameworks using operational KPIs, and linking process behaviour to financial and risk outcomes
• Proven ability to build a culture of data-driven performance management, influencing stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Risk, and Finance, and driving adoption of improved processes and performance disciplines
• Experience collaborating with data science, analytics, or AI teams to operationalise models and embed analytical outputs into workflows and decision-making routines

Education

• Master's Degree: Information Technology

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Job Description

• Emblem Softeware Essential
• Pricing Short Term Insurance Essential
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of predictive models across underwriting, claims, and customer segmentation.
•  Integrate alternative and emerging data sources (e.g., geospatial, behavioral, and external risk datasets) to strengthen pricing accuracy and risk differentiation.
• Champion model transparency and governance, ensuring ethical data use, strong documentation, and a rigorous peer‑review framework.
•  Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams - including underwriting, claims, product, IT, and distribution - to deliver high‑impact analytical and pricing solutions.
• Partner with enterprise‑wide analytics and data science teams to align on modelling best practices and adopt cutting‑edge techniques and tools.
• Mentor junior analysts experience

Role requirements

• Nearly qualified actuary with 5+ years of actuarial or data science experience in pricing, risk, or analytics. Minimum 10 actuarial exams completed
• Confirm current exam status and professional body membership (e.g. Actuarial Society of Sout Africa or Institute and faculty of Actuaries)
• Clarify pricing vs reserving vs capital focus
• Essential candidate must have built pricing models from first principles?
• What modelling techniques were used?
• What measurable business impact did the model deliver? Provide examples
• Machi8ne Learning application:- Advanced modelling expertise, including GLMs, decision trees, machine learning, and ensemble methods. (Gradient Boosting, XGBoost)Please elaborate on what Libararies where used (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost)
• Nature of use (automatio0n, ML, deployment)
• Strong technical proficiency in R, Python, SQL, , Power BI, and actuarial platforms such as Emblem, Radar, and ResQ. (Experience with Earnix is a plus)
• Commercial Translation Ability:- Demonstrated ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks (e.g. SAM) or IFRS 17 will be advantageous

Education

• Masters Degrees (coursework and research): Mathematics (Required), Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Actuarial Science (Required)

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End Date: February 28, 2026

Job Description

Reference Data & Master Data Support

• Maintain and support reference and master data systems
• Ensure accurate and consistent data across domains such as customers, products, vendors, and locations.
• Manage data hierarchies, golden records, and survivorship rules.

Data Quality Monitoring & Issue Resolution

• Monitor data quality metrics and rules using tools like Informatica Data Quality (IDQ), Talend, or Ataccama.
• Investigate and resolve data anomalies, duplicates, and validation failures.
• Collaborate with data stewards to enforce data quality standards and remediation workflows.

Metadata Management

• Support metadata repositories and catalogues
• Ensure metadata accuracy, lineage tracking, and business glossary maintenance.
• Assist users in navigating metadata assets and understanding data context.

Incident & Problem Management

• Manage incidents related to data integrity, synchronization, and platform availability.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to recurring issues.

System Configuration & Optimization

• Configure EDM tools to align with business rules, governance policies, and integration requirements.
• Optimize performance of data matching, cleansing, and enrichment processes.

Change & Release Management

• Participate in the deployment of new features, patches, and upgrades to EDM platforms.
• Conduct impact assessments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions.

User Support & Training

• Provide Tier 2/3 support to data stewards, analysts, and business users.
• Deliver training on data governance tools, workflows, and best practices.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain detailed documentation of data models, workflows, configurations, and support procedures.
• Create knowledge base articles and runbooks for internal teams.

Testing & Validation

• Support testing of new data rules, workflows, and platform enhancements.
• Validate data accuracy, lineage, and compliance before production deployment.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Generate reports on data quality, issue resolution, and platform performance.
• Gather user feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of data operations and support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field. Certifications in MDM, DQ, or metadata tools are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in Application Support or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in Data Management solutions.

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Job Description Accountability:  

• Managing the Finance Environment Execute strategic objectives as articulated by the Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ or CFO for the Business Unit (BU) explaining key focus areas to Executives and line managers.
• Prepare and present monthly financial and variance commentary at Divisional Manco meetings and where required support the Senior Finance Business Partners with presentation to EXCO Meetings.
• Implement and monitor cost control initiatives within the different functional areas within the Business Units to achieve overall Business Unit cost targets.
• Track cost savings benefits for the different centres within the business unit for which the role is responsible as and when required.
• Implement programmes and financial systems and policies as may be directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner for the financial year.
• Compile and present Financials to the relevant business owners monthly including financial actuals against forecasted trends.
• Conduct research and develop financial forecasts and indicators for the business to enable effective financial decision making and early warning systems.
• Participate in business initiatives or Group and Cluster financial initiatives on behalf of the business unit where required and ensure deliverables and frameworks are effectively implemented in own area of responsibility. (e.g. financial transfers between business units, group financial projects and business unit level financial drives and programmes)

 Accountability:

• Financial management and Business Partnering Allocate duties to team members where required to execute and coordinate finance activities required within the business unit to ensure adherence to sound financial management and accounting practices within Business Unit.
• The monthly financial processes to ensure accuracy of inputs and results of the financial system, including FTE cost monitoring, journal processing, Balance sheet management, etc.
• Facilitate yearly financial restatements process to align the financial structure to updated company structure.
• Monitor financial trends and identify gaps, based on gaps identified, motivate requests and new ways of working to the Senior Business Partner for additional resources including people, budget and equipment • Obtain a thorough understanding of the business unit’s strategy and explain it to team members in such a way that they understand the contribution they must make
• Provide financial advice and guidance to line managers and business owners on new initiatives, current budget management practices and trends in expenditure in their areas of accountability.
• Explain targets and take accountability for the monitoring and achievement of own and team performance objectives in the department in terms of return on investments, financial risk, financial planning and governance.
• Create and present quarterly and monthly plans to ensure delivery for the year.
• Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets or items higher than approved mandate to the next level manager.
• Rigorously monitor expenditure against approved budgets for the areas of accountability and put measures in place to address variances. Continuously identify areas for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
• Conduct basic statistical analysis to track performance variances and determine the root causes of errors. Make recommendations for productivity or process enhancements to process owners
• Implement productivity improvement measures by coaching line managers on any new processes or on their areas for improvement.
• Populate balanced scorecards for the specific department monthly. Work with the team to address shortcomings during the next month. Escalate any major issues identified to the next level manager
• Participate in the measurement and reporting of internal and external Service Level Agreements monthly.
• Address any process failures specific to the department under management

Accountability:

• Business Planning Partner with the departments and the BU line managers to complete sound annual financial plans within the agreed timeframes.
• Review of the 3-year forecast for Medium Term Plans (MTP's) for the area of accountability in accordance with BU strategy annually
• Review the 3-year forecast for Short Term Plans (STP's) for the area of accountability in accordance with BU strategy annually
• Review of the 3-year forecast for Revised Annual Forecast (RAF) for the area of accountability in accordance with BU strategy annually
• Review the expenditure against budget with accountable managers monthly and engage on areas of over-expenditure or cost opportunities and help line managers to implement initiatives where budget savings can be made.

Accountability: 

• Governance Authorize the reconciliations submitted in terms of the GL Framework from the Finance Business Partner (FBP) monthly.

Education and Experience Required

•  NQF Level 7: Honours/master’s degree BCom Accounts
• Minimum 3 year’s financial management experience
• Newly qualified CA or CIMA qualified preferred

Education

• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Job Description

• Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
• Understand and apply existing best practice frameworks to assist in the implementation of identified subject matter processes and standards.
• Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective. 

Education

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

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Job Description

Reporting & Substantiation related responsibilities include:

• Accounting – posting to the General Ledger accurate and timely information
• Substantiation of the trading balance sheet – ensuring the full trading balance sheet can be substantiated
• Regulatory reporting alignment - ensuring the Balance sheet is aligned to reports send to regulators
• Data ownership – Ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data going downstream to other infrastructure areas
• Control environment – Overseeing the control environment in which the business operates
• P&L review – understanding and providing commentary on the P&L
• In the process of production focus is needed on:
• Reporting – Ensuring reporting is accurate and timely
• Control – Continue to implement the on-going control environment and report any deficiencies or issues to managers

Critical to your responsibilities:

• P&L reporting and BS substantiation
• Interaction with key stakeholders
• Process Owner
• Strategic and/or Project and /or Change related Initiatives
• Preferred education, qualification & skills:

Preferred education, qualification & skills:

• B degree/similar qualification in a financial/related discipline with 5 years relevant experience or CA(SA)
• Investment banking or Product Control experience
• Product specific knowledge
• Experience in creating and maintaining an effective control environment

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

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End Date: March 6, 2026

Job Description

Risk Management

• Monitor client’s performance on a continuous basis for risk indicators and perform formal reviews at specified time intervals to identify any changes in the client's business or operating environment.
• Monitor adherence of covenants and conditions on a continuous basis and discuss any deviations and possible concerns with Sales team and escalate to Line Management and Credit if necessary.
• Adhere to ARMS credit requirements as stipulated in the Absa credit policy. Monitor and report boundary events in terms of the Operational Risk Boundary.
• Obtain input from Product Industry Specialist, where appropriate to assist in client solutioning and credit application process.
• Identify the need for a meeting between high-risk clients, Credit and Business Support.
• Request updated valuations on properties that serve as security for facilities in line with Absa Credit policies.
• Manage and communicate the risks associated with outstanding securities.
• Pro-actively identify problematic /high-risk clients and advise Credit, accordingly, manage them with a view to provide special input and implement loss preventative measures i.e., EWL Reports.
• Request and manage outstanding Financial Statements as stipulated in the Absa Credit policy.
• Action and manage daily Odex, Referrals, REPL and REPC. Contact clients that are on the referral listing for rectification.

Credit Management

• Explore new, improved, and alternative ways of solutioning client credit requirements.
• Adhere to Bank’s credit policies and procedures and ensure that they are fully complied with and that any policy breaches have been suitably addressed and mitigated.
• Provide bank codes and reports on clients.
• Pro‐actively manage credit risks associated with the portfolio of clients and their related products.
• Manage and drive the deal forum process to ensure quality applications are submitted to the sanctioners with sustainable credit solutions.

Portfolio Financial and Operational Management

• Compile reviews, amendments, and new applications to the appropriate lending authorities.
• Issue facility letters to clients after reviews have been compiled and new facilities granted.
• Draft and issue letters of reminder when facilities expire according to policy requirements, for example 30-, 60- and 90-day letters.
• Contribute to the Non‐Interest Income by ensuring recovery of manual fees (e.g., Reviews, valuations) to avoid revenue leakages.
• Spread client's financials on the various Credit Risk Grading models i.e., Agri Model, RiskCalc Model and Triad.
• Provide the Default Grading (DG) output from the Credit Risk models.
• Capture all information on the various risk grading models 100% accurately by checking that all the models balance.

Client Solutioning and Customer Service

• Identify cross sell opportunities from analysis of Client's financials, account conduct and industry change and pass on to Relationship Executive/Transactional Banker as a lead.
• Be part of the solution by attending sales best practice sessions with relevant stakeholders, give credit input to mitigate risk on the identified product offering or new acquisition, and monitor progress on the sales funnel, until the lead is converted into a deal.
• Conduct research on the industry in which the portfolio clients operate, to understand the industries overall profitability, industry trends and clients market standing relative to their competitors.

Teamwork and Self Development

• Attend team meetings and contribute fully, including suggestions for ways of improving customer service and meeting targets.
• Develop supportive relationships with colleagues and create a sense of team spirit.
• Communicate concerns or challenges that derive from team interactions in a constructive and positive manner.
• Develop and maintain contacts with Specialists in other areas of Relationship Banking and the Group.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes through regular training.
• Monitor available L&D courses to develop your own training whilst helping others in the team to develop theirs.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to perform to the very best levels to ensure personal alignment to ABSA's values and vision.

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End Date: March 4, 2026 

Core Responsibilities

Voice Estate Ownership

• Assume full accountability for the design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of all voice platforms.
• Align voice services with organizational goals and unified communications strategy to maximize business value.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor negotiations, platform consolidation, and process automation.

Technical Leadership & Team Development

• Serve as the technical authority for all voice-related technologies and architectures.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Define structured training programs and career development paths for voice engineers.

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of voice services across the enterprise.
• Implement automation for provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and proactive maintenance strategies.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Apply security best practices across voice platforms, including encryption and authentication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to maintain a robust security posture.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Apply security best practices across voice platforms, including encryption and authentication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to maintain a robust security posture.

Integration, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders and technology stakeholders to align voice and video initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Integrate services with contact center platforms, hybrid collaboration tools, and cloud environments.
• Ensure seamless interoperability with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Yealink endpoints, video conferencing systems, and other UC platforms.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to influence decisions and secure buy-in for transformation initiatives.

Technical Expertise

Advanced knowledge of:

• Session Border Controllers (SBCs) for SIP trunking and security.
• LAN/WAN networking, QoS, routing, MPLS.
• SIP protocols, RTP, and voice codecs.
• Video conferencing technologies and protocols (H.323, WebRTC, video codecs).
• Hybrid voice and video solutions combining on-prem and cloud.
• Familiarity with automation tools for provisioning and monitoring.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years in voice/video technology roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or specialist capacity.
• Expertise in VoIP, SIP, SBCs, PBX systems, and video conferencing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, QoS, MPLS, and security protocols.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Yealink, and contact center technologies.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams while driving cost optimization and stakeholder engagement.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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End Date: March 4, 2026

Job Description

• Drive Financial Targets: Maintain primary ownership of a portfolio of Growth Account clients, differentiated by the level of complexity of the client base
• Relationship and Service Management: Actively develop strong client relationships. Conduct regular client visits in accordance with the Commercial Growth Account Value Proposition and initiate changes to ABB Product by providing input into product development to better service our clients
• Manage Risk Assessment: Adhere to the bank's policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Take ultimate ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments.
• Collaboration: Constantly seek to improve ways of working by challenging the status quo and supporting an empowering climate within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and providing constructive feedback as required.

Education

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

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Job Description

• Relationship Management: Own the primary relationship with the client by being the client’s main contact point for all corporate and investment banking needs. 
• Client Solutioning: Take overall accountability for service delivery by setting the rules of engagement for the cross functional team, which includes Transactional Banker, Credit Analyst, Segment Support Client Control Team, Client Service Consultant & Product & Sector teams. 
• Manager Risk Assessment: Take ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments 

Education

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