Senior Identity & Access Management Manager

Absa Group Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management Manager to lead the IAM strategy, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and oversee the implementation of IAM practices across IT and business units. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IAM and IT Security, with proven leadership skills and hands-on experience in enterprise IAM solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Identity & Access Management or IT Security.
• Experience with IAM technologies: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect.
• Hands-on with enterprise IAM platforms such as Okta or SailPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's IAM roadmap and vision.
• Evaluate and select IAM tools aligned with business goals.
• Oversee integration of IAM systems with enterprise applications.

Skills

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem-solving

Technical Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Life Sciences

Advanced diplomas in IT or Risk

Tools

Okta

Azure AD

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Identity & Access Management Manager. Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg. Deadline: November 30. End Date: October 30.

Job Summary

To provide advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics; enabling the provision of specialist information technology security expertise.

Job Description

The Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager is responsible for the strategy, implementation, and operation of the enterprise IAM program.

This role leads the design and maintenance of systems that manage user identities and access rights, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient access to enterprise resources.

The successful candidate will collaborate across IT, Security, HR, and Business Units to implement and enhance IAM policies, tools, and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• IAM Strategy & Leadership – Develop and lead the organization's IAM roadmap and vision.
• Tool & Vendor Selection – Evaluate and select IAM tools, technologies, and vendors aligned with business and security goals.
• Subject Matter Expert – Serve as SME on IAM-related topics across the organization.
• IAM Architecture & Design – Design scalable and secure IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, PAM, and IGA.
• Integration – Oversee integration of IAM systems with enterprise applications and platforms (Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.).
• Operations & Governance – Lead day‑to‑day operations of IAM systems and services.
• Policy Enforcement – Define and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Compliance – Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards (ISO, NIST, SOX, GDPR).
• Team & Stakeholder Management – Lead a team of IAM engineers/analysts; provide mentorship, training, and performance management.
• Identity Lifecycle – Collaborate with HR, Compliance, IT, and business leaders on identity lifecycle processes (Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver).
• Vendor Relations – Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLAs are met.
• Risk & Incident Management – Perform risk assessments and audits related to identity and access controls; respond to IAM‑related security incidents and support investigations.
• Continuous Improvement – Continuously monitor for and remediate IAM vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

Experience Required

5+ years in Identity & Access Management or IT Security, including 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role.

Proven experience with IAM technologies and standards: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SCIM, RBAC/ABAC.

Hands‑on experience with at least one enterprise IAM platform (Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, CyberArk).

Deep understanding of access control models, identity lifecycle, authentication/authorization mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant degree in IT, Risk, or BSc. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC‑900).

Experience in cloud IAM across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government).

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Project management and organizational skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and advanced diplomas in Computer or Life Sciences (Required).