Technical Lead

NedBank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a skilled professional to envision and develop integrated technical solutions. You will analyze problems, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure solutions are sustainable and aligned with business strategy. The ideal candidate has a diploma, 6+ years of experience in systems development, and expertise in IT architecture. This role focuses on continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• Min 6 years Systems development experience, from analysis to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Analyse problems and formulate solutions based on architectural constraints.
• Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders for buy-in.
• Craft the end-to-end solution considering people, technology, and data.

Skills

IT Architecture

Systems Analysis and design

Decision Making

Innovation

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

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]