Technical Lead

Nedbank Private Wealth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a TA Specialist to drive technical solutions across the organization. The candidate should possess over 6 years of systems development experience and exhibit strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include analyzing problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring sustainable solutions. A diploma and a senior certificate are essential. This role operates under a contract basis and supports business strategy objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in systems development from analysis to delivery.
• Solid understanding of IT architecture and concepts.
• Experience in systems analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop integrated technical solutions across various technologies.
• Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Continuously improve business processes through agile thinking.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Facilities Management

Biotechnology

Creative Production

Design And Estimation

Architecture

Education

Diploma

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Job description

Job Classification

Job Requisition: 142291

TA Specialist: Refilwe Falatsi

Closing Date: 28 November 2025

Location: 135 Rivonia Campus Sandton

Cluster: Personal and Private Banking Nedbank Insurance BITE

Please Note: Preference will be given to applicants from Underrepresented Groups

Job Purpose

To envision lead and develop fit for purpose integrated end- to end technical solutions across multiple technologies for the organisation through inspirational technical leadership and visionary long-term thinking.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse problems and formulate solution based on organisations boundaries architectures and constraints : Needs to be achievable and operational must push boundaries when required and continuously push for improvements.
• Take proposed solutions through relevant governance forums and obtain acceptance for solutions from relevant specialists (domain or technology).
• Collaborate and communicate and obtain buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Decomposition of the solution and assisting with the scheduling / sequencing work and identification of resourcing needs.
• Flesh out designs and contribute to functional and non-functional requirements.
• Assist software designers with lower level designs.
• Troubleshoot issues relating to technical delivery.
• Design with a holistic robust and sustainable mindset.
• Apply a product management mindset (long term thinking).
• Keep abreast of the technical landscape on how it fits together.
• Understand constraints and risk and make the necessary trade-offs.
• Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Craft the end to end solution taking into consideration : people technology systems and data.
• Future proof end to end solutions as far as possible within the organisation constraints.
• Continuously build and enhance the technical assets that are touched by the solution to ensure long term sustainability.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.)
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes models and systems though agile thinking

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Diploma
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Minimum Experience Level

Min 6 years Systems development experience. Solid experience in Development Lifecyle i.e. from analysis to delivery.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• IT Architecture
• IT Concepts
• Systems Analysis and design

Behavioural Competencies

• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Decision Making
• Collaborating
• Innovation
• Influencing
• Managing Work
• Continuous Learning

Key Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Facilities Management
• Biotechnology
• Creative Production
• Design And Estimation
• Architecture

Employment Type

Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1