Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Group Security Management Department's (GSMD) Programme Management Office (PMO), ensuring a consistent and professional approach to security project management within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.


The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:


Lead the PMO, ensuring effective resource planning and management to maintain professionalism in project management. Establish and maintain the project management methodologies (including policies and framework) and investment management approach, anchored in best practices and organisational strategy, thereby ensuring continuous improvement. Lead and facilitate project investment management by prioritising initiatives aligned with strategic goals, financial considerations, process efficiencies and risk mitigation, optimising returns from technology investments. Oversee the execution of programmes and projects with a focus on key deliverables, milestones and budgets, regularly tracking actual progress against planned objectives. Manage the overall project portfolio budget, providing process guidance for programmes and projects and supporting governance structures to ensure effective cost and benefit management. Serve as the custodian of project management, acting as the central point of contact for project expertise and information to enhance professionalism and stakeholder relationships. Perform the line management function for the PMO team, supporting their development and performance. Lead the integration of change management practices into all programmes and projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, communication planning and readiness assessments are built into delivery frameworks. * Champion organisational awareness and promote clear communication, ensuring that project and programme outcomes are well-communicated and understood with GSMD and the broader SARB Group.