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About Sutherland

Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they're our core expertise.

We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence.

We've created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless "as a service" model.

For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships.

Sutherland

Unlocking digital performance. Delivering measurable results.

Job Description

Leads in this role get to: Empower the Work: Create, facilitate, Huddle Sessions to equip staff with fundamental skills and knowledge. Impact the bottom line: Conduct BQ / Remedial training for the folks in nesting. Also conduct floor interventions for BQ teams. Strengthen relationships: Establish and maintain communication with clients and/or team members; understand needs, resolve issues, and meet expectations Take the lead: Delivering new hire training for the business, ensure to give a good learning experience for the new hires, ensuring to equip new hires with relevant skill set to meet the production goals from the first month post nesting Should partner with quality and training manager to identify skill and knowledge gap that leads to an in stable performance trend Work with the training manager to prepare training content to run a BQ intervention for the business and Work with the training manager in catering the learning via the update management process and new launches.

Qualifications

Our most successful candidates will have: - Excellent Data Mining skills - Ability to think outside of traditional role to evaluate business implications - Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make suggestions for improvements - Strong verbal and written communication skills; be able to communicate in a clear, constructive, and professional manner - Demonstrated leadership skills; be able to take the lead in making improvements and resolving issues

Job Description
To partner with the relevant business unit in ensuring that revenue and operating cost is reported in line with IFRS standards and WSP policy. Provide commercial and financial oversight in supporting the business unit while monitoring performance to approved budgets. Maintain appropriate communication channels between finance and the business unit while supporting the Commercial Finance Manager

Responsibilities
The incumbent would ideally have had significant experience in all or some of the requirements as noted below which are core to our business:

Commercial
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• Work closely with the Divisional head and Group Finance team to develop a strategic financial plan
• Elevate finance departments to provide and communicate insight into performance
• Assist accounts receivable in managing working capital to ensure DSO targets maintained
• Provide commercial/financial insight into bid preparations
• Provide commercial support to enhance project profitability and margins ensuring appropriate direct labour multipliers are maintained
• Improving systems to monitor order-book and provide insight into forward workload
• Assist with client contract negotiations and take ownership of Commercial aspects.
• Assist BU in managing resource utilisation across regions/disciplines

Essential Job Functions

• Analyse financial data, extracts and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project financial probability.
• Oversee the development of budgets, forecasts revenues, and other monthly related reporting. Analyse budgets, trends/patterns and project expenditure.
• Oversee the preparation of working papers and approved budgets; review expenditure against budgets / contracts at a project level. Ensure reports are prepared and managed to maintain balanced accounts.
• Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
• Keep abreast of laws and regulations that apply to this particular function or field of professional expertise, maintain up-to-date compliance.
• Confer with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required procedures are followed. Provide instruction and answer questions relating to budget procedures, serve as liaison between the group office and unit areas. Identifies budget issues, provide alternative solutions, and resolve problems.
• Maintain clear communication channels between BU and Business Partners and take ownership for any guidance/resolution
• Monthly review of project multipliers, cost to complete anomalies and taking appropriate action
• Monthly review of WIP schedule ensuring WIP is based on effort and managed within acceptable limits (aging)
• Ownership and preparation of monthly BU packs according to prescribed reporting standards and internal controls
• Review of monthly balance sheet recons pertaining to Working Capital
• Review aged debtors reports and outline key actions with respective stakeholders

Scope of Responsibility

• Know the formal and informal goals, standards, policies and is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department
• On a regular and continuous basis, exercise administrative judgement and assume responsibility for decisions and impact of quality of service within the functional area.
• Provides leadership and direction to project accountants
• Provides support to Commercial Finance Manager by taking ownership and accountability for respective BU responsibilities
• Take initiative in refining systems and processes to achieve overall responsibility
• Attend to ad-hoc requests from Business Unit leaders

Communication

• Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain transparency across communication with stakeholders

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA/CA(SA) with minimum 3yrs post qualifying experience in an operational role
• experience in consulting sector/professional services an advantage
• Able to collate, analyse and evaluate data to enable business decision making
• Self-starter keen to challenge accepted wisdom and drive change
• Strong and a clear communicator
• Flexible working style to align with rapid growth and on-going change

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

• Decisive
• Self-assured and self-motivated
• Emotionally intelligent
• Able to see big picture while not losing sight of the detail
• Good interpersonal skills, work well with teams, and have strong organisational skills
• Confident, forward-thinking and be able to facilitate relationships
• An excellent ethic, with integrity and above average resilience
• Good time management, with the ability to multi-task and achieve goals, deliverables and strict deadlines with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and process
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel
• Strong capabilities in business partnering
• Strategic thinker
• Technically strong
• Influence change

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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The Infrastructure Fund (IF) announced by the President in September 2018 addresses the need for a dedicated blended financing facility for infrastructure programme projects. The aim of the IF is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using "blended" finance - combining capital from the public and private sectors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)/Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). This will be dedicated to meeting the financing requirements for hybrid projects.

The mandate of the Infrastructure Fund has been captured in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Treasury, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), and the DBSA entered into on 17 August 2020.

The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF. These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Lead: Programme Management Specialist

The Lead Programme Management Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing multiple programmes leading to funding opportunities for the IF (Infrastructure Fund).

These programmes, amongst others, are large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes that involve public-private partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Development Finance, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in infrastructure projects/programmes with experience in funding and financing regarded as an advantage.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
• Proven ability to oversee and manage large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes and PPPs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on new or innovative projects/programmes and the ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Managing projects and programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory environment for infrastructure and infrastructure procurement in SA.
• Proven track record of leading and preparing good quality reports, documents and presentations for Executive Management, the Board and high-level stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge and good grasp of the infrastructure landscape, financial markets, political economics, macroeconomics as well as socio-economic development issues, challenges and opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complex regulatory environments of municipalities/metros, state-owned enterprises and other government entities in South Africa including a good understanding of the PFMA.
• Proven ability to put yourself in the client's / funders shoes and understand the motivations that underlies behaviours of interest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex strategic initiatives and projects to successful execution.

Desirable Requirements:

• Professional Registration with Engineering Council of South African (ECSA)
• Qualification in Project / Programme Management and certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
• A project/programme management experience in the public infrastructure sector.
• A track record in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA

Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.

However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

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Mandy Scullard

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Management Capability Lead to be based at their Centurion office. The role is responsible for leading the organisation's data capability centre, with a focus on SAP data migration, governance and ECC to S/4HANA transitions. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end data programmes, build internal capability and ensure delivery across complex SAP landscapes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic Leadership – Design and implement SAP data migration frameworks, manage ECC to S/4HANA transitions and set governance standards.
• Migration & Innovation – Deliver structured SAP data migrations using advanced tools (Data Services, LTMC, LSMW, ABAP, SQL) and implement SAP MDG.
• Capability Building – Develop and mentor consultants, data stewards and graduates into client-facing roles.
• Client Engagement – Facilitate readiness workshops, ensure compliance with POPIA and ISO27001 and advise stakeholders at the executive level.
• Delivery Management – Govern data project milestones, from mock loads to cutovers and reconciliations, ensuring business continuity and quality.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification.
• SAP MDG Certification and DAMA-DMBOK2 knowledge/certification.
• PMP or Agile/Scrum certification.
• 15+ years in SAP programmes, with at least 5 years leading large-scale data migration and governance portfolios.
• Proven experience across ECC, S/4HANA, IS-U, Real Estate, Retail, and Public Sector.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly experienced professional with a strong track record in SAP data transformation. If you meet the requirements and are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PPO Serve is seeking a highly organised BA & Project Management Lead to ensure business requirements are clearly defined and projects are delivered successfully. This role oversees Business Analysts and QA specialists, driving scope clarity, delivery discipline, and alignment with business objectives. The BA & Project Management Lead will play a key role in bridging strategy and execution, ensuring that initiatives are well-planned, effectively governed, and delivered with measurable impact across the organisation.

YOU MUST BE: Organised, diligent, logical, process orientated, proactive, socially conscious, responsible, work hard and smart to achieve deadlines and client needs.

YOU MUST WANT TO: Add value to the team by delivering exceptional work. Be inquisitive, ask questions, THINK and challenge your teammates. Make a difference. Help us to change the health care system.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO: Learn quickly, work fast, think big, deliver precisely, iterate, be lean, and prove yourself. Ideally you dream about data all the time and think about how data can be used as a catalyst for real change. Be completely comfortable with data pipelines and agile principles. You can take raw data, design data pipelines, and aid us in driving of the vision of making health care more affordable to all South Africans. Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Have strong planning, organizing and time management skills. Be able to work independently as well as be a team player. Be able to multi-task effectively. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Be self-motivated, by taking an interest in the job, and obtaining satisfaction from the achievement of a job well done.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:

• Facilitate requirements workshops with business and clinical stakeholders.
• Ensure requirements are well documented and testable.
• Manage project delivery governance and reporting processes.
• Oversee QA testing to ensure outputs meet required quality standards.
• Align project timelines with business priorities and capacity.
• Mentor Business Analysts and ensure consistency in outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business Analysis, IT, or related field. Experience
• 7+ years in business analysis or project management roles.
• Experience in managing teams and delivering projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational ability.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality. Advantageous
• Knowledge of healthcare processes and systems.
• Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on real-world healthcare challenges.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and data-driven culture.
• Competitive market-related salary, comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning with cutting-edge technologies.
• A commitment to work-life balance and a supportive team environment.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDTES WILL BE CONTACTED

Job Type: Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

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 develop tactical strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s and to ensure operational implementation and adoption i.t.o data governance & management methodology as well as delivery of specific data objectives. Ensure consistent and effective implementation of relevant data management policies and controls by influencing multiple teams and value streams across the Bank. Continuously improve the Data Management capability by providing both oversight and serving as Subject Matter Expert.

Job Description
Education required:

• B degree in Risk Management/Audit/Technology or equivalent Advanced Diploma
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) will be an an advantage

Experience required:

• 5 – 8 years Data Management / Data Governance / Data Stewardship / Information Management / Information Governance experience

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Working with people
• Presenting and communicating information
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and responding to change
• Creating and innovating
• Risk Management
• Project Management

Data Governance / Data Management (Detailed Role Requirement)

• Actively monitor the implementation and adherence of the data Governance /management policies, standards and processes.
• Actively monitor the remediation of poor data quality
• Provide data governance advice and guidance to the business and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to support the implementation of the Data Management Policy within the Business Unit
• Develop and maintain good relationships with data governance stakeholders (e.g. BU representatives, IT, data stewards, data owners, business key risk owners etc.) Through on-going interaction.
• Define and receive reports from affected stakeholders and forums to enable the monitoring of data governance progress.
• Represent data management at key forums, provide regular reporting and raise issues and conflicts.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the relevant stakeholders and governance committees
• Manage and track the delivery of the agreed action plans and escalate non-performance and non-delivery to the appropriate forums/structures.
• Identify risks associated with data and address and or report them to the appropriate risk committees or data governance forums.
• Perform high level conformance testing of data management deliveries before business marks delivery as "effective". (within the business unit)
• Embed Data Governance into the culture by facilitating development and training of new content, templates and how to guides
• Accountable for providing expert advice to inform the effective implementation of data management policies and controls.
• Drive alignment between Data Management leads across the Retail and Business Bank by providing thought leadership and fostering a community of practice through establishing appropriate forums and maintaining effective communication within the community
• Co-ordinate Data Management activities between business areas that support the implementation of relevant policies to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the Retail and Business Bank.
• Drive adoption of data management policies through oversight of delivery plans.
• Drive an effective and sustainable culture that embeds data management policies, controls, and design thinking through continuous stakeholder management and upskilling
• Establish and maintain appropriate forums and communication channels across divisions in the Retail and Business Bank to drive the data management agenda

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

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

Listing reference: track_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 29 September 2025

Industry: IT & Internet

Job category: Telecommunication and Mobile Systems

Location: Centurion

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Tracker requires the services of a Lead Developer (Identity Management) in our Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within a team. Should you be interested in this challenge and meet the job requirements, please forward your application before the closing date.

Leadership

• Technical leadership in delivery of Data Engineering products and solutions, within team and potentially across teams.
• When relevant, effective management of staff in data engineering teams.
• Continuously align delivery to the Tracker and Data Science team strategy and planning.
• When relevant, provide input into the annual salary review process as and when required.

Delivery of strategic projects

• Deliver strategic projects on time, in budget, with the desired functionality, at the defined quality level in a sustainable way.
• Define and design architecture/technical implementation related to area of responsibility, while collaborating with other managers, leads and architects.

Best practice quality and testing

• Meet best practice criteria in the evaluation and testing of software.
• When relevant, assure that team members adhere to and follow these practices.

System maintenance and support

• Complete work orders in appropriate timescales.
• Maintain and systems without introducing new defects.
• Enhance systems to support and move to new technologies.

Knowledge transfer

• Share knowledge with development and support teams.
• Document systems, including enhancements to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and coach Junior Developers.

Engineering processes and environment

• Ensure that the best practice development processes and standards are followed.
• Effective use of development toolset.
• Follow department development standards.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma with 6 years of relevant work experience or 8 years of relevant work experience

Personal Skills

• Ensures high quality
• Encourages collaboration and delivering within the delivery processes
• Able to work effectively within a team
• Diligent in ensuring task related admin is up to date

IT Skills

• Experience in C#, .NET Core, SQL, and Identity Management solutions is required
• Writing high performance and scalable APIs experience required
• Experience in developing REST APIs and configuring identity management solutions is required
• Experience with configuring IIS is advantageousExperience with Azure DevOps would be advantageous
• Experience with EntityFramework 6 and/or EntityFramework Core is required

• Experience in SQL Server 2016/9 required, including:

• Relational database design

• Extensive and complex SQL queries, views and stored procedures

• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience beneficial, particularly Microservice architecture.

• Experience in SCRUM AGILE methodology Exposure to good coding standard practices and source code configuration management
• Experience in SOLID, KISS, TDD, DDD and Clean Coding practices advantageous
• Exposure to OData is advantageous
• Experience with Unit Testing frameworks is advantageous
• Experience with RabbitMQ, SignalR is advantageous
• Experience with api testing tools such as Postman and Swagger
• Experience with setting up and configuring Identity Management solutions
• Experience with configuring FIDO would be advantageous
• Experience with Cloud technologies such as Azure FunctionApps, Cosmos DB is advantageous

Medical Aid

Pension Fund