Explore opportunities in portfolio management, a role requiring strong financial acumen and analytical skills. Portfolio managers are responsible for making investment decisions, managing risk, and ensuring optimal returns for clients or organizations. This position involves market research, asset allocation, and performance monitoring. Job seekers with backgrounds in finance, economics, or related fields will find various openings in this sector. 369 Portfolio Manager jobs in South Africa
Portfolio Manager
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The Portfolio Manager works under the supervision of the Head of Project Delivery Centre and oversees Portfolios of Business Demand (across the Group) as well as governance and delivery management using the PDC (Project Delivery Centre) methodology framework aligned to the Santam Agile Program and Project standard.
The Portfolio Manager works closely with a variety of stakeholders, including Executives, internal clients (Business stakeholders), vendors, and contractors. They may take responsibility for the management of multiple related projects, which are directed toward a common objective and in these instances will be the central point of contact and escalation for all program and project delivery within the account. They typically operate across domains, business units, geographies, and technologies.
CAREER OPPORTUNITYThe STS (Santam Technology Services) team has a position available for a Portfolio Manager who will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town, Tygervalley.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe role works across the Business Facing Units (Client Solutions, Broker Solutions, Partner Solutions, Specialist Solutions, Santam Re & International, and Shared and Enabling services).
The scope includes:
- Managing a portfolio of products aligning with the organisations’ strategic objectives.
- Monitoring portfolio items' progress and raising impediments impacting delivery.
- Program managing the Digital Program that drives the delivery of all digital initiatives in the SIIC (Strategic Investments Initiatives Committee) portfolio.
- Govern stage gates as per delivery framework.
- Monitor & ensure quality of project execution.
- Enable benefit tracking.
- Provide oversight and reporting of the 3-year portfolio view aligned to the corporate and IT strategic roadmap.
- Enhance & maintain portfolio and project risk management framework.
- Define and track key risk indicators.
- Define Project Management and Project Coordination resource demand and supply.
- Monitor and balance capacity & allocation.
- Contract management.
- Team leadership and management including but not limited to performance management, recruitment & career development.
- Facilitate Project Management and Project Coordination community of practice.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) AND/OR Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner).
- Overall 10+ years of experience in a Project Delivery Environment.
- 5-8 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.
- 1-3 years of experience in the role of Portfolio Manager.
- Agile Delivery.
- Project Management.
- IT acumen.
- Business acumen.
- Atlassian suite of tools (Confluence, Jira, etc.).
- Conceptual (big picture thinking) with a strong focus on execution.
- Analytical.
- Appropriate communication at all levels (verbal and written).
- Solution-oriented.
- Drives results.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Client Focus.
- Business Acumen.
- Reporting and Administration.
- Balances Stakeholders.
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding, and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.
Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We’re about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.
At Santam, we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.
#J-18808-LjbffrPortfolio Manager
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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.
Who We Are:We are a bank, but we’re much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.
Why Choose UsAt Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.
About the role:The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level. This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams. They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands-on project management within the risk space. The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organizational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication
Our Ideal Candidate Has:- 6 years+ experience in Risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services
- Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance processes.
- 3 Years in a portfolio or programme management role
- Ability to coordinate projects independently.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
- Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
- Previous exposure to similar roles or environments.
- A relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management
- Certification in Project Management
- Management
- Leadership
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Decision making
- Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
- Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
- Audit planning and remediation tracking
- Clear criminal and credit record
Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.
Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/ /06
#J-18808-LjbffrPortfolio Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a skilled Portfolio Manager for their team.
Location: CPT North
Requirements:
- Matric or similar with mathematics/numeracy
- Fluent in English & Afrikaans (written & spoken)
- Strong with Excel work (pivot tables, etc)
- Basic financial skills - debits, credits, reconciliations
- Strong management skills as will have a team of 2-3 to manage
- Working in office only
- Ability to work under pressure to reach tight deadlines
- Occasionally, they may be required to work after hours to meet deadlines voluntarily.
Portfolio Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client is seeking a skilled Portfolio Manager for their team.
Location: CPT North
Requirements:
- Matric or similar with mathematics/numeracy
- Fluent in English & Afrikaans (written & spoken)
- Strong with Excel work (pivot tables, etc)
- Basic financial skills - debits, credits, reconciliations
- Strong management skills as will have a team of 2-3 to manage
- Working in office only
- Ability to work under pressure to reach tight deadlines
- Occasionally, they may be required to work after hours to meet deadlines voluntarily.
Portfolio Manager
Posted 17 days ago
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- To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
- Once you have completed the above, finalize your application by clicking apply below.
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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and that earns the trust of our clients.
Who We Are:
We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.
Why Choose Us
At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. To support our people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities, employee benefits, and savings. We prioritize making each member of the Capitec team feel welcome, valued, focused, and given opportunities to grow.
About the role:
The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level. This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams. They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands-on project management within the risk space. The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organizational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication.
Our Ideal Candidate Has:
- 6+ years of experience in Risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services
- Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance processes
- 3+ years in a portfolio or programme management role
- Ability to coordinate projects independently
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
- Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
- Previous exposure to similar roles or environments
Minimum Qualifications:
- A relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management
- Certification in Project Management
Skills:
- Management
- Leadership
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Decision making
- Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
- Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
- Audit planning and remediation tracking
Conditions of Employment:
- Clear criminal and credit record
Capitec is committed to diversity. Applications to this position will be considered in support of our employment equity goals.
#J-18808-LjbffrPortfolio Manager
Posted 21 days ago
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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:
- To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
- Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.
We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.
Who We Are
We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.
Why Choose Us
At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.
About The Role
The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level. This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams. They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands-on project management within the risk space. The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organizational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication
Our Ideal Candidate Has
- 6 years+ experience in Risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services
- Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance processes.
- 3 Years in a portfolio or programme management role
- Ability to coordinate projects independently.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
- Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
- Previous exposure to similar roles or environments.
- A relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management
- Certification in Project Management
- Management
- Leadership
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Decision making
- Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
- Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
- Audit planning and remediation tracking
- Clear criminal and credit record
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Portfolio Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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- Financial qualifications and or BCom degree.
- 3-4 years experience in a similar role.
- Computer literate.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong experience on Excel.
- Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
- Matric certificate.
- Client service skills.
- Ability to work overtime if required.
- Leadership skills.
- Deadline driven and must have good problem-solving skills.
- Reconcile and prepare account statements for payment.
- Responsible for receiving and auditing council accounts.
- Attend monthly management meetings with clients.
- Preparation of management reports for clients.
- Credit control.
- General ad hoc duties.
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- Financial qualifications and or BCom degree.
- 3-4 yearsâ experience in a similar role.
- Computer literate.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong experience on Excel.
- Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
- Matric certificate.
- Client service skills.
- Ability to work overtime if required.
- Leadership skills.
- Deadline driven and must have good problem-solving skills.
- Reconcile and prepare account statements for payment.
- Responsible for receiving and auditing council accounts.
- Attend monthly management meetings with clients.
- Preparation of management reports for clients.
- Credit control.
- General ad hoc duties.
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