Job Description

Job Requisition Details

REQ#143419

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Business Unit

BCB PDI - Acceptance
Career Stream
Trading Enablement
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Others
FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To lead the end-to-end development and delivery of innovative products that meet business objectives and client needs. This includes conducting market research, performing cost-benefit analysis, and driving product implementation through effective project and operational management. The role ensures alignment with Nedbank's strategic vision of being a leading, client-centric financial institution while embedding governance, risk management, and global best practices.

Job Responsibilities

Self and function consistently met all goals and targets Delivered project results to parameters (cost, time, quality) Competitive market and industry knowledge used to beat the competition Advice accepted, implemented and used to beat competition Enhanced the credibility and value-add of the function Reporting timeous, accurate and state-of-the-art. Delivered services to client expectations - client indicators improved year on year for function 2. Monitored and managed key client expectations (internal and external); built long-term relationships Trusted and respected by manager, direct reports, peers and other managers - able to influence above and below Climate of teamwork and cross-organisational cooperation and cross training / up skilling enabled improved results External relationships enabled achievement of functional and business unit objectives. Function delivered promised business and project plan objectives. Short-term results achieved while ensuring long-term growth. Optimised/improved organisation, systems and processes in ways that delivered productivity gains and service excellence. Decisions made in the best interest of the business, not just the function. Problems solved at the lowest possible level 4. Ensured function was governance and regulatory compliant - regular improvements to policies, processes and practices implemented. Minimised risk through the embedding of world class risk practices. Introduced global best practice in support of business goals Developed a function wide differentiated culture - improved year on year Met BEE and Charter targets as related to own function Engaged function in corporate citizen initiatives. Pipeline of breakthrough opportunities in function created Actively built a culture of improvement to ensure optimisation of the function as business demands changed



Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification

Advanced Diploma or National First Degree

in a relevant field

Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7)

in:
+ Business Administration
+ Product Management
+ Project Management
+ Financial Services
+ Investment Banking
+ Agile Methodologies (SAFE Agile certification highly recommended)

Additional Certifications (Highly Beneficial)

+ Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
+ SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2
+ Business Analysis Certification (CBAP or similar)
+ Risk and Governance Certifications (e.g., Compliance Management)
Minimum Experience Level

5-10 years of experience in a strategic product leadership role

, with at least

3-5 years managing operational delivery within a corporate environment

. Proven expertise in

product ownership and product management

, including defining product vision, roadmap, and execution.Strong capabilities in

critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization

to drive business outcomes. Hands-on experience with

SAFe Agile frameworks

, ensuring agile delivery and stakeholder alignment. Ability to develop and present

business cases

that support strategic decisions and investment priorities.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Consumer behaviour Diversity management Employee training/development Financial Accounting Principles Governance, Risk and Controls Microsoft Office Operations planning Organisational systems Principles of project management Relevant Nedbank product knowledge Behavioural Competencies
Planning and Organizing Decision Making Innovation Business Acumen Guiding Team Success Driving for Results
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566