(1751) Project Manager: 24 month fixed term contract

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

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

• Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach.

• Produce comprehensive project management plans that include scope, quality, risk, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration and communication, and ensure that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.

• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports, including close-out documents, are produced, approved and filed.

• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes.

• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal.

• Establish and effectively manage a multidisciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.

• Direct and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure the progress of projects are according to the approved schedule, expected deliverables, budget, specifications and quality standards.

Additional requirements include:

• facilitation skills;
• planning and organising skills;
• effective communication skills;
• a drive for results;
• service and stakeholder focus; and
• managing complexity and ambiguity.

Do not enclose copies of your identity document or qualifications with your application.

Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 29 July 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her experience and competence.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

A 24-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a Project Manager is available within the Enterprise Project Management Office ‒ Prudential Authority Regulatory Programme. The main purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Prudential Authority Regulatory Programme by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in line with the approved project management methodology and to deliver the project scope and objectives to specification, on time and within budget.