Hybrid Project Manager, Financial Compliance | Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Cutting-edge fintech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the Western Cape to lead critical compliance and regulatory projects for a prominent financial institution. The role blends on-site collaboration in Paarl with remote work flexibility to drive regulatory initiatives across FAIS, FICA, and POPIA compliance.

You will manage cross-functional teams, craft detailed project plans, assess risks, and ensure outcomes meet regulatory standards while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience in financial services.
• Proven experience managing compliance/regulatory/risk projects in banking or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of SA financial regulations (FAIS, FICA, POPIA).
• Hybrid work model with travel to Paarl as needed.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of compliance and regulatory projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across legal, risk, IT, and business units.
• Identify and manage risks and issues related to regulatory compliance and financial operations.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate with senior management, regulators, and stakeholders about project progress.
• Oversee procurement of external services and resources as needed.
• Implement new compliance policies and technological solutions.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial services regulations and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory frameworks (FAIS/FICA/POPIA

Hybrid work travel to Paarl

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or related field

Master's degree or professional certification (PMP, CFA, FRM)

Tools

MS Project

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the Western Cape to lead critical compliance and regulatory projects for a prominent financial institution. The role blends on-site collaboration in Paarl with remote work flexibility to drive regulatory initiatives across FAIS, FICA, and POPIA compliance.

You will manage cross-functional teams, craft detailed project plans, assess risks, and ensure outcomes meet regulatory standards while delivering on time and within budget.