326 Career Technology jobs in South Africa

ABOUT REDDAM HOUSE

Reddam House schools in South Africa are part of the
Inspired Education Group
, a leading global group of premium schools educating over
95,000 students across five continents
. In Cape Town, our Reddam House campuses are renowned for their academic excellence, dynamic teaching environments, and commitment to developing the whole child through academics, arts, and sport.

When you join Reddam House, you become part of a unique global community of passionate professionals with unrivalled access to extensive guidance, support, and career development opportunities.

ROLE SUMMARY & JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic
Prep School Computer Studies Teacher
. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons that introduce younger learners to the fundamentals of digital literacy, coding, and responsible technology use, while fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in a safe and nurturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Computer Studies lessons for Prep School students.
• Introduce learners to digital literacy, coding basics, and safe, responsible use of technology.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages creativity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Behave professionally in all aspects including punctuality, conduct, and standards of work.
• Evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice.
• Produce high-quality resources and age-appropriate activities for learners.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to school initiatives.
• Attend school events and special occasions as required by the Head of School.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of School or line manager.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• Current, active
  SACE registration
  .
• Recognised teaching qualification and certified teaching status.
• Appropriate
  legal right to work in South Africa
  .
• University degree in Computer Studies, IT, Education, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Computer Studies or digital literacy to younger learners.
• Strong classroom management, preparation, and planning skills.
• Ability to use ICT confidently to enhance teaching and learning.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

Desirable

• Previous experience with the
  IEB curriculum
  .
• 2–5 years' teaching experience in a Prep/Primary setting.
• Experience introducing coding, robotics, or creative computing at primary level.
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible, positive approach to change.
• A passion for developing digital skills in younger learners.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular and wider school life.

About us

We are a professional, customer-centric and fast-paced Cambridge Combined school

The job requirement includes:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and / or Information technology.
• SACE registration mandatory.
• Proven teaching experience Cambridge Curriculum is essential.
• The ability to teach High school mathematics will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years High school teaching of Computer science and or IT is a requirement
• Lead or support ICT/STEM clubs, coding initiatives, robotics, and competitions.
• Growth opportunities and training available
• Own vehicle and drivers license beneficial
• Proven track record and current references essential
• Include an updated CV, a motivation outlining the reason for applying, suitability for the position, certified copies of academic certificates with supporting transcripts, salary expectations and copy of latest pay slip, 3 relevant and up to date references, and legal status regarding notice periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fourways, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Send a strong motivational letter with your latest CV and address the following questions and any other factors to motivate your application.

Why do you want to apply for the position

Your vision and medium term goals

What other subjects can you teach

What is your current salary package and your expectation

What are your legal requirements to leave your current employer

Experience:

• High school Computer Science teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SACE certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

About the Company

Our online school client seeking a highly skilled and motivated Online British Curriculum ICT and Computer Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology education and a proven ability to deliver engaging lessons to students following the British International curriculum (Pearson Edexcel). This role requires a strong understanding of various software, programming languages, and theoretical concepts, as outlined below.

About the Role

This role requires a strong understanding of various software, programming languages, and theoretical concepts, as outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Deliver: High-quality, interactive online lessons for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science (iGCSE), and Information Technology (AS Level) to students.
• Design and implement: Engaging and effective lesson plans that align with curriculum objectives.
• Assess and monitor student progress through assignments, projects, and examinations, providing constructive feedback.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching tools and platforms to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner concerns, performance, and communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and high-standard educational experience.
• Stay current with developments in technology and pedagogical best practices for online learning.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification and/or a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching the British International curriculum (iGCSE, A-Levels).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching in an online environment.

Required Skills

Curriculum and Subject Expertise

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• MS Office Suite: Proficiency in teaching word processing (including mail merge), database management (including relational databases), and spreadsheets (basic formulas).
• Web Authoring: Experience with WYSIWYG text editors (e.g., Brackets or Sublime Text) with a focus on HTML outcomes rather than intricate coding.
• Presentation: Skills in creating multimedia presentations, including the use of master slides.
• Graphics: Ability to teach basic graphic design principles, which can be accomplished using software like PowerPoint.

Computer Science (iGCSE)

• Programming: Strong programming skills in Python. Candidates with experience in Java or Delphi who can quickly learn Python will also be considered. No prior coding experience will be a significant disadvantage.
• Theory: A deep understanding of computer science theory, which is more in-depth than the ICT curriculum.

Information Technology (AS Level)

• Coding: Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a focus on coding rather than WYSIWYG programs.
• Database Management: A solid grasp of relational database concepts, including:
• Tables, records, and fields
• Primary, foreign, and composite keys
• Entities and entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)
• SQL: Experience in writing and executing SQL queries, including subqueries, table creation, data manipulation (insert, amend, delete), table linking (UNION, JOIN), and use of wildcards.
• Diagrams: Ability to create and interpret flowcharts and dataflow diagrams.

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Direct Reporting Line:

Head of School for Compute Sciences

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College, Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer: Computer Science.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lecturing

• Lecture on programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant
• Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery

Lecturer Development and Support

• Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations

Student Development & Support

• Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students
• Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards The IIE's Varsity College achieving its annual research output targets

Competencies Required:

Technical:

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Programming & Frameworks: JavaScript (React, Angular, ) , Java, C# (.NET Core, MVC, Blazor).
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Mobile Development: Kotlin for Android development , React Native is advantageous.
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Firebase.
• Project Management: Understanding of Agile or similar development methodologies, with practical use of project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project. Experience managing full software development lifecycles is a strong plus.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Honours Degree in Information Technology or a closely related field is required. A master's degree is strongly preferred.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' teaching experience in programming or software development is advantageous.
• Industry experience in roles such as software developer, AI/ML engineer, cloud solutions architect, or mobile app developer will be highly valued.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance:

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Technology Lead (Full Stack Developer) – Fin South Africa (Cape Town or Pretoria, South Africa)

Build the backbone of a high-impact fintech.

Company Description

Fin, formerly known as Finclusion, delivers smarter finance solutions for everyone by providing credit, savings, insurance, and more in a fast, convenient, and reliable manner. Fin operates through its subsidiaries in key markets, including Fin Kenya, Fin Tanzania, and Fin South Africa. Each regional entity offers uniquely branded financial products tailored to local needs. Fin is dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and continuously develops its services to better serve its customers.

The Role

We're looking for a technically excellent and ambitious full stack developer to take ownership of Fin South Africa's technology systems. This is a hands-on role for a builder - someone who thrives on solving complex problems, writing clean code, and designing systems that scale.

You'll be our key developer on the ground, with real autonomy and responsibility. Your work will power everything from credit decisions to compliance reporting and internal tools - while ensuring our systems stay reliable, efficient, and secure. You'll collaborate closely with the South African business team and our Nairobi-based Group engineering team, leveraging shared services while aligning delivery with our in-country priorities.

If you're excited about working at the intersection of fintech, infrastructure, and impact - this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to financial inclusion across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development

• Build and maintain full stack applications that support lending operations, client services, and internal tools.
• Extend and integrate with our loan management system, middleware APIs, and data dashboards.
• Write clean, testable code and conduct reviews where relevant.

System Ownership

• Ensure performance, reliability, and security across local infrastructure components.
• Implement and maintain system enhancements and data flows for reporting, compliance, and credit decisioning.
• Manage deployments, configuration, and version control for country-specific modules.

Collaboration

• Act as the bridge between our South African business team and Group tech team.
• Work closely with credit and operations to scope new features or improve existing processes.
• Help shape the local tech roadmap in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate local requirements into clear specs/tickets and align scope/timelines with Group sprints.
• Own the integration backlog with Group services (LMS, APIs, data lake) and track to closure.
• Coordinate releases and handovers with Group; test, sign off, and escalate blockers quickly.

Our Stack

• Backend:
   Java (Fineract), Kotlin (Quarkus), Python (Django)
• Frontend:
   Internal UIs and dashboards via Superset
• Data & Storage:
   Supabase (Postgres), AWS (Parquet Data Lake)
• DevOps:
   Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in full stack or backend-focused development
• Strong academic record in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar (top university preferred)
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Kotlin is essential, with working knowledge of relational databases and modern web frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud services (preferably AWS) and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker)
• Proven ability to collaborate with remote/cross-country teams; strong written asyncronous communication.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in fintech, lending, or working with data-heavy systems
• Exposure to system architecture, microservices, and API design
• Familiarity with financial integrations (e.g., credit bureaus, ID verification, payments)
• Experience managing partner/vendor deliverables or contributing to a shared platform team.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical thinker with high attention to detail
• Independent and self-motivated - able to manage your own workload and timelines
• Pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys full ownership
• Clear communicator, able to bridge technical and business contexts
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to building for impact

Why Join Us?

• Build for real-world impact:
   Help make housing finance more accessible through better technology.
• Own your work:
   This is a high-autonomy, high-responsibility role with tangible results.
• Work with purpose:
   Join a mission-driven fintech with clear social value.
• Collaborate across disciplines:
   Gain exposure to credit, data, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
• Scale with us:
   Be part of a business that blends startup pace with operational discipline.
• Cross-border collaboration:
  Work with an experienced Group engineering team in Kenya while owning a Fin SA–first delivery slate.

Company Description
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.

Job Description
As Tech Lead for Market Risk, your role will be to shape, plan, and lead the delivery of technology solutions that enable the Market Risk function. This includes providing expert engineering leadership, directing system capabilities, prioritizing resources, and ensuring solutions are developed and maintained to the highest standards and practices.

Responsible for synthesizing and maturing engineering disciplines — spanning Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Change & Release Management, and DevOps — across portfolio delivery teams. A key part of the role is leading and managing technology teams, while building capacity, capability, and competencies within the engineering function.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across Market Risk, Technology operations, and governance forums. Drive alignment between business and technology, foster a proactive risk culture, and ensure operational excellence in data delivery, system readiness, and incident resolution.

• Advise, maintain and implement the Engineering standards, methods and procedures across Portfolio to ensure a consistent and best practice approach in the development of end-to-end solutions. Direct the delivery and quality of the technical solution being delivered against Engineering standards, practices and quality performance metrics and manage solution quality related escalations that may impact delivery
• Collaborate with Platform Owners in ensuring that the platform is engineered to be secure, meet service level objectives in terms of availability, reliability and performance. Set-up appropriate processes to quality assure all code deployed onto the platform.
• Perform detailed analysis (quality, delivery performance and application value), develop and provide insight into Engineering performance, deliver consolidated Portfolio reporting and advise on adjusted strategies based on global trends and expertise. Conduct quality assurance and approve developed code linked to supplied specifications and ensure that applications are built in line with continuous delivery/ continuous integration standards.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree: Information Technology

Additional Information

Experience Required:
Software Engineering
More than 10 years:
Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions

More than 10 years:
Proven ability to work effectively as both a team leader and as a member of a small team of technical staff working in an agile development environment. Track record in capability and competency building and coaching of staff is required. Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a manager running a portfolio of 20+ technical experts

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Engineering
• API Engineering
• Automation
• Cloud Computing
• Continuous Delivery (CD)

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Lead the agile solution design, deployment & ongoing optimization & evolution of enterprise wide technology products and services (full stack engineering & ownership / control) in low complexity environments.

Job Description

Product & Service Direction Setting, Solution Design & Performance Management

• Work with the CIO & business product owners to define the product & technical strategy (Full Stack – End to End)
• Act as the single point of partnership & assume responsibility for managing the senior business interface (product owner) relationship
• Assume one stop shop accountability for the delivery of the product & solutions (risk cannot be outsourced to vendors)
• Apply design thinking practices to deliver architecturally sound technical product & service solutions (and explain / guide / coach others on this architecture holistically and technically)
• Lead & facilitate the design of the product & or service solution blueprints aligned to the organization strategy (Short, Medium & Long Term)
• Collaborate across the tech value chain (CSO, CTO, etc.) to guide the business on the appropriate technical solution (cost to value) & the range of strategic technical choices to be made
• Lead the detailed scoping, prioritisation & integration planning for the design & deployment of products & services with & across multiple stakeholder groups (Front End, Back End & Integration) – (aligned to solution blueprints)
• Meaningfully contribute & ensure solutions align to the design & direction of the Group Architecture standards, principles, preferences & practices. Short term deployment must align to strategic long term delivery.
• Meaningfully contribute & ensure solutions align to the design and direction of the Group Infrastructure standards and practices e.g. OLA's, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, Containerisation etc.
• Strategically & operationally monitor the performance of products and services (all applications) – ensuring ongoing optimization & cost to value for our businesses (think bank wide)

DevOps (with deep knowledge & understanding of context within which we develop architecturally & infrastructurally)

• Leverage the required expert level (own) skill & knowledge in architecture & Infrastructure, design and manage all development & development practices & outputs across squads (apply knowledge on virtualization, containerization, automation, storage & serverless technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google, & on prem-Cloud, etc.)
• Ensure the most optimal design & deployment of technical products and services in the organization (via pipeline – not manually)
• Design & Implement Automation Testing, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery Strategies & frameworks across squads for effective solution development & deployment (understand and apply expert knowledge in e.g. Kubernetes, Jenkins, TeamCity, Arifactory, MS Powershell, Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools, APM Tools (e.g. NewRelic & Splunk) etc.
• Ensure solution designs deliver on the key technical principles of: self-service, repeatability, testability, scalability & resilience
• Guide code development practices and processes through an understanding of complex concepts and developmental practices such as threading, parallel processing, asynchronous programming, domain driven design, lambdas etc. & coding language expertise (e.g. Java, C++, Groovy, Python, Bash, Perl, Ruby etc.)
• Guide & ensure the delivery of quality development (code) based on own experience in developing across a range of applications including but not limited to: server side, client side, web (SOAP, REST, JSON), socket based programming, batch & real time, building architectural patterns, security / security domains)
• Effectively manage the DevOps pipeline & associated releases for maximum customer impact & minimum business risk
• Manage the maintenance & optimization of applications, products & services as a 'way of doing things / culture' within the development teams. You are fully accountable for the longevity of applications aligned to Group Architectural practices.
• Coach & Mentor senior developers across squads on the technical competencies to effectively deliver on DevOps solutions (see Dev competency model in skills & competencies section). To do this, display proficiency in the Senior level competency requirements.

Delivery Management (where there is a specific product / service you manage)

• With fluency in the deployment of agile methodologies, resource & manage the appropriate number and nature (skill & capability) of squad based teams to execute on both Run & Change elements of delivery
• Work in collaboration with transformation & change teams for effective resourcing and delivery management of various programmes at all levels (SI, BU etc.)
• Ensure agile practices are implemented and sustained for effective delivery to business e.g. RETRO's etc.
• Positively & proactively manage product owner relationships including building product owner technical capability to enable balanced & best fit decision making
• Proactively engage with & partner CTO, CSO, SE, Risk and broader enablement functions to drive alignment & leading practice in technology design & deployment

People

• Set & Cascade Product & Service direction across squads
• Proactively attract, recruit, develop, retain, reward & deploy a diverse resource base aligned to an ever evolving tech environment (ahead of demand)
• Build a high performance team environment through self-directed teams by driving performance management & measurement that is aligned with agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)
• Accountable for the right people in the right teams to deliver on our tech strategy (always)
• Leverage coaching techniques in all squad related activity to drive a higher quality design and deployment of technical products and services

Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance

• Carry the 'one stop shop' accountability for all risk associated with technical decision making (from ideation to deployment)
• Manage & Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks
• Ensure decisions on infrastructure & product design are aligned to chapter & guild guidelines & are sustainable for the enterprise
• Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in product design & infrastructure decision making, applying an enterprise wide lens to product & service development
• Manage all vendor selection processes & take full accountability for all related commercial impact
• Negotiate best fit contracts for the organization at an enterprise level and align decision making to our key business principles of scalability, resilience, captivity etc.
• Deliver on time & on budget (always)

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To provide expert oversight, challenge, and advisory support in the identification, assessment, and management of Change, Technology, and Cyber risks across the Compliance Function. This role is critical in ensuring that risk exposures related to transformation initiatives, IT systems, and cybersecurity are effectively governed, aligned with risk appetite, and compliant with internal policies and standards. The Senior Specialist plays a key role in strengthening the control environment, driving risk-informed decision-making, and supporting strategic resilience through proactive risk insights and engagement with senior stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Identification, Assessment & Advisory

• Act as a first line risk champion for Technology, and Cyber risk domains, providing subject matter expertise on risk identification and mitigation.
• Advise technology teams on embedding risk considerations into technology implementations, and ongoing operations.
• Support risk assessments (e.g., RCSAs, Risk Assessments, IT Risk Reviews) to proactively identify control gaps and emerging risks.

Assurance Reviews & Control Testing

• Design and conduct first line assurance reviews to test the effectiveness of controls across key risk areas, including cybersecurity, data protection, system availability, and IT governance.
• Document findings, assess control design and operational effectiveness, and provide recommendations for control improvement.
• Track and monitor the implementation of remediation actions resulting from assurance reviews, audits, or incidents.

Risk Monitoring, Reporting & Insights

• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), operational events, and control metrics to detect risk trends and escalation needs.
• Support the creation of risk dashboards, status reports, and thematic reviews for senior management.
• Collaborate with second line teams to ensure alignment on risk reporting and escalation protocols.

Incident & Issue Management

• Participate in incident reviews and root cause analysis for significant technology or cyber-related incidents.
• Ensure lessons learnt are documented, shared, and embedded into processes to prevent recurrence.
• Track open issues, audit findings, and risk actions to ensure timely and sustainable closure.
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Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support internal governance forums by preparing risk reports, updates and presenting risk themes relevant to Technology, Information and Cyber Security.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including IT teams, cyber security, and risk partners to ensure ownership and accountability of risks.
• Contribute to regulatory and internal compliance readiness activities.

Policy Implementation & Risk Culture

• Promote the application of group-wide risk and control frameworks (e.g., ERMF) within the function.
• Support training, awareness, and culture-building initiatives to strengthen risk maturity and accountability across teams.

Education and Experience Required:

• B-degree in Risk / Information Technology/ related discipline
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in risk within banking/ financial services
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and controls, especially in relation to management, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
• Hands-on experience conducting assurance or control testing in a complex operational environment.

Competencies:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving ability
• Risk and control mindset with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence and advise across different levels of the organisation
• Effective report writing and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of risk tools and systems
• Proactive, organised, and results-oriented Experience in conducting RCAs, risk event reviews, and control testing

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Job Overview

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/12/2025

Job Description

To shape, plan, lead Portfolio delivery providing expert Engineering skill, directing system capabilities, priorities, resources ensuring solutions are developed,maintained to standards, practices. To synthesize, mature Engineering Practices (Software; Quality; Change & Release; DEVOPS) across Portfolio delivery teams (5-12 teams).Lead, manage resources: software; quality engineers, technical system team resources), building capacity, capability, competencies in Engineering team.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Degree: Information Technology (Min)

Additional Information

Experience Required: Software Engineering

8-10 years: Proven ability to work effectively as both a team leader and as a member of a small team of technical staff working in an agile development environment. Track record in capability and competency building and coaching of staff is required. Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a senior manager running a portfolio of 10+ technical experts.

More than 10 years: Come from a background of full lifecycle design and development covering solution design, application design, development, testing and maintenance, network software, operating systems, multi-tier environments, desktop and workgroup software, middleware, server technology, fault tolerant environments, development tools. Broad experience of application development methodologies, data base methodology, programming languages, data base concepts and IT infrastructure and operations.

More than 10 years: Proven track record to a broad spectrum of stakeholders including senior executives. Knowledge of Agile and Lean frameworks, methods and practices and experience in being a catalyst for organisational change. Experience working with cross-functional teams fostering collaboration and team work. Exposure to broad business and financial management type experience, specifically within the banking sector. Good understanding of the Standard Bank IT environment

Corporate & Investment Banking experience (Required)

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Developing Expertise

Developing Strategies

Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

Agile Engineering

API Engineering

Automation

Cloud Computing

Continuous Delivery (CD)

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