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FirstRand · Onsite · Johannesburg

Job Description

To provide expert advice and support to Functional Executives, in articulating and coordinating the delivery of the business and risk strategy, project management and financial business plans of various strategic activities and supporting the delivery of key objectives.
  • Are you someone who can:

  • Translate business strategy into clear product roadmaps and delivery plans

  • Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities simultaneously

  • Drive delivery across business, technology, operations and change teams

  • Lead strategic discussions and influence executive stakeholders

  • Prioritise investment decisions based on value, risk and strategic alignment

  • Manage dependencies, risks and delivery commitments across initiatives

  • Perform analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making

  • Identify opportunities for simplification, automation and continuous improvement

  • Monitor benefits realisation and ensure delivery against business objectives

  • Build strong collaborative relationships across RMB and FirstRand Group

  • You Will Be an Ideal Candidate If You Have:

  • A relevant degree in Commerce, Finance, Engineering or Information Systems

  • 6 to 8+ years' experience in Product Ownership, Programme Delivery or Investment Banking experience

  • Experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives

  • Strong commercial and strategic thinking capability

  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

  • Experience managing complex portfolios with multiple delivery teams

  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments

You will have access to: 

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate

  • Challenging work

  • Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough

  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

  • Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

18/09/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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About FirstRand

FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The Fir

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