Project Manager | Compliance & Regulatory | Cape Town

IQbusiness; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee strategic compliance and regulatory initiatives. The role involves managing high-impact projects, ensuring project delivery is aligned with business objectives, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of project management experience, particularly in financial services. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in financial services.
• Proven track record in delivering compliance/regulatory projects.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and ensure project success.
• Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and compliance metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

PMBOK

Prince2

Job description

iqbusiness is one of South Africa’s leading management consulting and technology firms, driving innovation through digital transformation, AI, and strategic advisory services. We are committed to sustainable growth, diversity, and creating meaningful impact for our clients and communities.

We are seeking an experienced senior project manager to lead strategic compliance and regulatory initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact projects, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory alignment across complex systems and processes. You will play a pivotal role in driving the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition, engaging senior stakeholders, and delivering projects that meet stringent governance and compliance standards. This is a chance to influence critical business outcomes while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Project Leadership

• Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring seamless implementation across systems, processes, and products.
• Align project delivery with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Allocate and optimise resources to ensure successful delivery under tight deadlines.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and ensure project success.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and compliance metrics.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile regulatory projects in the financial services sector.
• Collaborative, hybrid work environment with flexibility to work remotely and from our Cape Town office.
• Competitive, market-related salary with performance incentives.
• Professional development opportunities, including sponsored certifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile).
• Exposure to strategic initiatives shaping the future of financial markets.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in financial services.
• Expertise: Proven track record in delivering compliance/regulatory projects.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial services regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Tools: Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, Prince2).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Certifications: PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals