Portfolio Manager

Capitec Bank Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Gauteng seeks a Portfolio Manager to oversee and coordinate risk projects. This role includes acting as the main contact for auditors, driving project delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in risk management and holds a relevant degree. Candidates committed to diversity are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in risk management, compliance or audit within financial services.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and governance processes.
• 3 years in a portfolio or programme management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate risk projects within business banking.
• Act as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities.
• Drive the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI).

Skills

Management

Leadership

Risk assessment and mitigation planning

Decision making

Strategic communication and presentation

Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops

Audit planning and remediation tracking

Education

Relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management

Certification in Project Management

Job description

About The Role

The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level.

This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams.

They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands‑on project management within the risk space.

The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organisational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication.

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years in risk management, compliance or audit within financial services
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and governance processes
• 3 years in a portfolio or programme management role
• Ability to coordinate projects independently
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
• Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
• Previous exposure to similar roles or environments

Qualifications Minimum

• Relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management
• Certification in Project Management

Skills

• Management
• Leadership
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Decision making
• Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
• Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
• Audit planning and remediation tracking

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Seniority level

Mid-senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales