Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To support the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in implementing transformative programs, projects, and initiatives. In this role, the incumbent will help shape the future of IT by enhancing service delivery, improving governance, optimizing costs, and driving operational efficiency—while ensuring alignment with the bank’s broader strategic objectives and fostering collaboration with business and group functions.

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems

Experience Required
Business Management
Business Support
3-4 years
Experience in managing projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.

5-7 years
Experience in influencing stakeholders at different levels across a multiple of disciplines to achieve shared outcomes, specifically within a financial services environment.

Key areas of focus:

• Enabling Technology Strategy Execution
• Driving Operational Efficiency & Performance
• Enhancing Governance & Compliance
• Managing Costs & Supporting Budget Efficiency
• Strengthening Collaboration with Business & Group Functions

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Seizing Opportunities
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Business Administration Skills
• Industry Knowledge
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Written Communication