Junior Technical Project Manager

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We’re all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you’re adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that’s safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

The Junior Technical Project Manager is responsible for technical analysis for the specific projects that they are assigned, and the oversight of the relevant developers who will build out the functionality within the bank app and middleware team.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Managing the technical aspects of the build within the team
• Managing the timeous delivery of the build within the team
• Applying and adhering to the Project Management principles within a technical environment
• Effectively resolving issues
• Engaging with business and various stakeholders
• Identification and management of risks and opportunities
• Communication of project progress to management

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Banking.
•  Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, and the key areas of project management.
• Experience in managing systems projects.
• Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly, with a sound understanding of the underlying business environment.
• Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently.
• The ability to understand the big picture and strategic objectives, displaying organisational sensitivity.
• The ability to take ownership and display high levels of responsibility and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal.
• Ability to manage people, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills

Education and Experience

• A completed degree in Bcom or Information technology.
• 1-3 years’ experience in IT would be advantageous.
• Experience in managing implementation of APP channel project and/or experience in different types of technology related to banking systems is advantageous.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.