Junior Project Manager, People & Culture, Business & Commercial Banking SA

Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. 'Africa is our home, we drive her growth' Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in subâ€'Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody's Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor's BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank's shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness. Job Description To manage the delivery of People and Culture related projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, governance, standards, cost and quality. The incumbent will further hold accountability for the coordination of People and Culture processes, initiatives and executive reporting at a national level. Qualifications Minimum qualifications Degree in Human Resources Management / Behavioural Science / Social Science. Qualification in Project Management / Change Management / Business Commerce will be an advantage. Experience required Minimum 2 -3 years' experience in the end-to-end management of projects, the implementation of initiatives and coordination across multiple resources and stakeholders with strong preference to a role that requires insights and analytics, consolidation, business writing and reporting. Track record of problem solving in support of business specific objectives. Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial & social relevance, whilst remaining relevant to the people within the business. Experience within a multinational company working with senior management teams in a complex environment is preferred. Additional Information Behavioural Competencies Upholding Standards Providing Insights Articulating Information Establishing Rapport Team Working Managing Tasks Technical Competencies Project Management Project Definition Project maintenance Project Planning & Reporting Project Resourcing Organisational Navigation Digital Advocacy Inclusive Facilitation