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Cape Town: Project Manager (Contract) (CPT) posted by Datafin

Cape Town: Project Manager (Contract) (CPT) posted by Datafin

Posted on 2025-08-25 00:00:00

Employer Datafin
Category Other IT/Computer
Location Western Cape  / Cape Town

Job Summary

Project Manager (Contract) (CPT)Product/Project management
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
DELIVER strategic and regulatory change across the operating platform of a global Asset Manager seeking its next Project Manager. The team operates in a decentralised model, partnering with business leads to shape, coordinate, and implement change across multiple functions and geographies. You will manage risks and issues effectively, lead & motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives while creating and managing comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services including a track record of successful delivery on regulatory and industry-driven initiatives in either South Africa or the UK (e.g. SFDR, T+1 settlement change, EMIR, ESG regulations). Please note this is a 9-Month Fixed Term Contract.
DUTIES:
  • Take ownership and accountability for delivery of cross-divisional change initiatives.
  • Ensure cohesion and collaboration across delivery streams.
  • Provide regular and appropriate communication of progress to key stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Create and manage comprehensive project plans that reflect requirements and delivery paths.
  • Ensure IT solutions (internal and external) satisfy business requirements and objectives.
  • Manage risks and issues effectively, including appropriate escalation when these cannot be resolved within workstreams.
  • Lead and motivate Project teams to maximize achievement of objectives.
  • Facilitate effective communication across workstreams, business stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Develop subject matter expertise as required to enable effective delivery, including maintaining awareness of regulatory changes affecting the business.
  • Share knowledge, ideas and best practices with team members and industry peers.
  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration across the Change team and business areas.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional Change projects in Asset Management or Financial Services.
  • A track record of successful delivery on regulatory and industry-driven initiatives in either South Africa or the UK (e.g. SFDR, T+1 settlement change, EMIR, ESG regulations).
  • The ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority.
  • Confidence to challenge constructively and hold stakeholders accountable.
  • A calm, pragmatic approachespecially when projects shift or priorities conflict.
  • Strong understanding of governance, risk management and delivery controls in a regulated environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
  • Driven by results.
  • Ability to recognise and embrace change.
  • A client focused and collaborative approach.
  • High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions.
  • Able to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
  • A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation.
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