SWIFT Specialist

Essence Coaching Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 206 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced SWIFT Specialist to support mission-critical payment platforms. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in SWIFT operations and a degree in Information & Communication Technology. You'll design and maintain payment solutions, ensuring compliance and performance. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth in a high-impact environment with a gross annual salary of 11,000,000 SAR.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in SWIFT operations or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of network design, security, and system integration.
• Experience with BCP, DR, and IT governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain solutions for payment systems.
• Manage and support the SWIFT Alliance Suite and networks.
• Conduct SWIFT health checks and audit activities.

Skills

SWIFT operations experience

Network design

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information & Communication Technology

Job description

SWIFT Specialist

Are you an experienced IT professional with strong expertise in SWIFT infrastructure, payments systems, and secure financial messaging? We are hiring a SWIFT Specialist to support and maintain mission‑critical payment platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance across multiple financial environments.

Annual salary: 11000000 SAR (gross)

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, test, and maintain solutions supporting payment systems and SWIFT business processes.
• Manage and support the SWIFT Alliance Suite, SWIFTNet Network, WebAccess, HSMs, VPNs, IBM MQ, server OS environments, and Cisco networks.
• Provide technical assistance to internal teams and end‑users.
• Prepare system specifications, documentation, testing plans, and job controls.
• Conduct SWIFT health checks, BCP/DR testing, and internal/external audit activities.
• Support business teams with external financial information feeds (e.g., LSEG, Bloomberg, IRESS).
• Identify improvements to workflows, procedures, and system standards.
• Ensure full compliance with policies, IT governance, and risk and security requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders, understand business needs, and provide ongoing support.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF7) in Information & Communication Technology.
• 58 years of experience in SWIFT operations, infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of network design, security, system integration, and application support.
• Experience with BCP, DR, IT governance, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical thinking, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work in a high‑impact, mission‑critical financial technology environment.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced infrastructure, system integration, and secure financial operations.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.