Strategic Financial Systems Project Leader - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead financial systems transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and integrations, from initiation to deployment, collaborating with finance, IT and operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in project management for financial services, deep ERP experience (SAP, Oracle Financials), and strong leadership across stakeholders; a PMP or CPA is a plus. This on-site role offers high-impact challenges and clear progression.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience in financial systems within financial services.
• Experience with ERP upgrades, system integrations, and process automation.
• Knowledge of IFRS/SOX and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial systems transformation projects from initiation to deployment.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with finance/IT stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, manage budgets, resources and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

Master's degree or professional certification (CPA CMA PMP)

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead financial systems transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and integrations, from initiation to deployment, collaborating with finance, IT and operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in project management for financial services, deep ERP experience (SAP, Oracle Financials), and strong leadership across stakeholders; a PMP or CPA is a plus. This on-site role offers high-impact challenges and clear progression.