Senior Banking Licence Programme Lead (Section 16)

Postbank (SOC) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Specialist: Commercial Licence to lead and coordinate its Section 16 banking licence application. This position requires extensive experience in regulatory compliance and project leadership in the banking sector. The role involves engaging with regulators, managing major project streams, and ensuring the bank's alignment with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, a postgraduate qualification, and over 10 years of senior banking experience.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years senior experience in the financial services or banking sector.
• Proven experience leading a banking licence programme or equivalent central-bank licensing project.
• Direct engagement experience with SARB or equivalent regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Project Head accountable for full planning and execution of the Section 16 banking licence programme.
• Lead all engagements with regulatory authorities, ensuring quality preparation and submission of documents.
• Translate licensing requirements into structured, actionable project streams.

Skills

Regulatory Project Leadership

Strategic Execution

Regulator & Executive Engagement

Analytical & Governance Skills

High-Level Communication

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Collaborative leadership style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Banking, Commerce, Finance, Risk, Governance

Postgraduate qualification in Banking Regulation, Compliance, Financial Regulation

Job description

A leading South African bank is seeking a Specialist: Commercial Licence to lead and coordinate its Section 16 banking licence application. This position requires extensive experience in regulatory compliance and project leadership in the banking sector. The role involves engaging with regulators, managing major project streams, and ensuring the bank's alignment with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, a postgraduate qualification, and over 10 years of senior banking experience.