Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager to own & lead the cloud identity & enterprise access strategy for South Africa's leading financial services company.
Cape Town based, this Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager role is hybrid-working (3x a week in office) with a CTC of R1,3 million per year.
THE COMPANY
One of SA's biggest financial services & investment managers that offers client-focused investment solutions to individuals, intermediaries, and larger institutional investors alike. Being client-centric requires adaptability and dynamism of IT processes and solutions, they require IT Resources who can take initiative and drive deliverables in a high-pressure setting.
They are dedicated to empowering clients with the tools needed for lifetime of financial wellness, this financial services company has been the industry leader for over 100 years.
THE ROLE
As Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager, you'll oversee the people, processes, and technologies that drive the company's Directory and Logical Access Platforms. You'll lead the design and operation of secure access controls across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, ensuring users have the right access at the right time.
Working closely with architects and security teams, you'll modernise the identity landscape through automation, Zero-Trust principles, and integration with DevOps pipelines. This role blends strategic influence with hands-on leadership, guiding IAM engineers and shaping enterprise-wide standards for provisioning, authentication, and governance.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years' IT leadership experience focusing on IAM/governance/security architecture.
Strong background in solution design/systems architecture, ideally across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
Cloud certification (AWS preferred; Azure beneficial) with hands-on understanding of IAM, automation, and security controls.
Proven experience delivering or managing Directory & Access Platforms (e.g. AD, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO, MFA, RBAC).
Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery environments, including use of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Solid understanding of Zero-Trust principles, cloud security best practices, and regulatory frameworks (POPIA, ISO 27001).

Skills Required