Descriptions

Technical skills / Competencies

• A learning mind-set to rapidly assimilate complex business issues and quickly solve problems in a structured manner or pre-empting issues that may arise where there is limited precedence.
• Effective negotiating skills to secure both internal and external resources and deal with external service providers.
• Able to adopt and/or coach the use of a variety of methods to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• PRINCE2/PMP Foundation level accreditation
• Quality, high standards and controls
• Drive for results
• Service Excellence
• Good understanding of project governance processes
• Understanding of project management principles
• Accuracy
• Problem Solving skill
• Technological understanding (tools – Microsoft Project Plan, Planex etc)
• Time Management
• Communication skill
• Stakeholders management
• Problem Solving
• Analytical

Knowledge, Expertise and Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of the Absa  Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) framework, governance and other change  policies
• Projects management experience
• Some experience of managing activity across the whole of a project lifecycle, using current technology, structured methods and a quality process
• Exposure to governance, control and risk management
• Proven ability to effectively work across teams

Preferred

• Knowledge and application of project/programmes management and systems development techniques e.g.PRINCE2, MSP/PMP will be an added advantage,
• Practical experience of appropriate change/programme management software.
• Knowledge of the Bank’s policies, standards, procedures covering premises, equipment, security procedures/controls and snap checks.
• Ability to effectively work across teams

Education