PIB Programme & Payments Operations Manager

About the position

Our clients has a PERMANENT managerial position in the financial industry.  The company is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and support services in the greater payments industry in South Africa.  The functions of the Company also contribute to the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of the global financial system in which South Africa participates.

• Degree (NQF 7) in Management or Commerce.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Programme/Project Management.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Operations Management.
• Experience in payment systems.

• Advanced Microsoft 365 suite of products (Visio, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Process Management (define, develop, execute, and optimise).
• Processes Mapping (including relevant tools).
• Project Management (including relevant tools).
• Business analysis.
• Research methodologies.
• Knowledge of the National payment system (NPS) of South Africa.
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislative and governance landscape in the payments industry of South Africa.

• Team Leadership and orientation with ability to motivate others towards performance.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to integrate strategy and operational components into delivery.
• Personal organisation and time management.
• Good communications skills (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Strong facilitation & presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple priorities at the same time.

Desired Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management
• Facilitation & Presentation Skills
• Personal organisation & time management
• Attention to detail
• Work on Multiple priorities at the same time
• Team Leadership
• Motivate others