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.

This role is suited to an experienced Project Manager who can lead the end-to-end delivery of projects across the business by applying best practice project management principles. The role is responsible for driving execution across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines, cost and quality, while maintaining strong governance, stakeholder alignment and risk control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to close-out, ensuring structured delivery and successful handover into business-as-usual operations
• Drive project planning, execution and tracking, ensuring timelines, budgets and resources are effectively managed and aligned to agreed objectives
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, reports and governance frameworks to provide clear visibility on progress, risks and performance
• Lead cross-functional teams, vendors and stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery and strong engagement across all project workstreams
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, ensuring appropriate escalation, stakeholder alignment and resolution in line with governance standards

• Bachelor of Commerce in a field related to Project Management, Business Management, Finance, Operations or a related business discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Commerce or Project Management is advantageous

Minimum Experience

• 5–7 years’ experience in end-to-end project management within a complex environment
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects within defined scope, cost and timelines
• Experience managing project financials, resource planning and governance processes
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across multiple levels, including project boards and senior leadership

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managing Tasks and Meeting Timescales
• Making Decisions and Taking Ownership
• Following Procedures and Upholding Standards
• Team Working and Directing People
• Producing Output and Driving Delivery

Technical Competencies:

• Project Administration Skills
• Project Definition
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing