Job Vacancies at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Work as part of a DevOps team, leverage specialist analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements. Translate & document business requirements into user stories  & specifications (Full Stack, Cross System) detailing integration points, business & associated risk / opportunities to be realised. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity including assuming responsibility for manual application testing processes, frameworks & outcomes

Job Description

Analysis (including Business Case)

• Proactively build relationships, apply analytical techniques to elicit and validate business (product & service) needs ahead of demand
• Implement routines to get to know / become an expert in various business processes (e.g. spend time in business & with users)
• Translate elicited needs and knowledge acquired into user story format that is immediately usable for DevOps teams (right languaging, format for building & testing)
• Prepare and prioritise the backlog of requirements for the user stories linked to the proposed solutions
• Work collaboratively with Tribe Leads (Technical Product / Service Owners) to build a roadmap & vision for the products and services (including detailed analysis requirements & solution scope)
• Define measures of success & key outcomes for various solutions / changes including detailed acceptance criteria for all features
• Define testing requirements (pass or fail test cases)
• Support the development of detailed business cases (including defining solution characteristics, effort estimations etc.)

Solution Design (within DevOps Context)

• Translate business requirements into detailed systems requirements. Detailed system requirements must include all capabilities, interfaces and functionalities within and across technologies.
• Build detailed user stories to be leveraged for system requirements design (modular)
• Leverage business analysis & modeling tools and apply notation standards such as UML/BPMN to diagrammatically/visually document: business requirements, business processes, system processes & integration .
• Facilitate processes to ensure integrated requirements are socialized, understood & approved across the broad range of stakeholders to be impacted (this includes various processes e.g. risk / governance forums, change council, scrum meetings / DevOps team capability building, solution design sessions etc.)
• Understand & leverage knowledge on the organisations technical landscape, environment and broader architecture to define integration points across tech stacks for various requirements
• Work collaboratively with project / program teams, squads, scrum masters and engineers to define backlog, release & DevOps / project planning implications of the requirements development & roadmap (what should happen when)
• Continuously improve system requirements mapping (e.g. leverage input from questions asked etc. to consistently improve the quality of the requirements analysis for easier interpretation by the development teams)
• Work as part of the embedded DevOps team throughout the design process to review solution design (features and functionality)
• Facilitate resolution during development & testing phases for any change requirements

Solution Delivery & Testing (manual)

• Define the manual testing strategy & test cases for various solutions (where it makes sense to do so)
• Define & validate quality & testing parameters (+/-) & plans for the solution (socialize & translate these to automation testing teams)
• Develop manual testing frameworks and patterns for the solution
• Lead the manual testing process for various solutions (e.g. execute test cases, analyse results)
• Provide real time feedback to the DevOps teams on change requirements identified throughout the testing process
• Review & monitor system stability, resilience etc. throughout the testing process (e.g. integration) & in production
• Define & monitor overall backlog planning for effective solution delivery
• Provide Developer & User support during user acceptance testing

People

• Provide coaching & mentoring across the DevOps team as well as to developing analysts across the estate
• Conduct peer reviews & problem solving within and across the broader team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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Job Summary

• To deliver sales support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

• General and Office Administration: Provide administrative sales support against standard operating procedures.
• Contract Administration: Responsible for all customer enquiries, service level agreements, and to ensure delivery according to set standards.
• Customer Service: Handle all customer interactions professionally and efficiently.
• Facilitation of Deal Process: Drive the end-to-end process of application approvals and contracts as per take-up.

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• You will play a pivotal role in sourcing and acquiring exceptional talent in the field of Information Technology to work in cross-boarder teams across Africa and Central Europe. Join our dynamic team, collaborating with industry leaders, as we strive to build a strong employer brand and establish a prominent presence across various social media platforms for our Information and Technology Office. Take part in shaping the future of our organization by identifying and engaging with top-notch IT professionals worldwide.

Job Description

What you will get to do:

• Sourcing scarce and transformative Technology skills across Africa and Central Europe.
• Come up with innovative ways to attract talent using employer branding, online tools, events and showcasing ABSA’s Technology’s Employee Value Proposition (including working on class leading Technology Platforms, Applications and Coding Languages)
• Work with Global Technology Hub Leadership and hiring managers to establish and ensure understanding of the recruitment needs to enable effective talent acquisition through the provision of creative alternative approaches. Being the trusted advisor in advancing the Global Hub Strategy and delivery thereof.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies alongside the Sourcing Specialist team that will enable the establishment of a diverse pool of talent geared to meet the evolving needs of critical skills ahead of demand
• Implement creative direct-to-market talent capturing solutions i.e. creating and maintaining a 'potential talent' pool, advertising on web based job search sites, researching competitors, building industry networks, creating and attending key industry events and fairs, tapping into Global networks etc.
• Optimal utilization of sourcing channels, other talent pools e.g. graduates and learners, Absa internal and external talent pools as well as other data mining approaches to source candidates, alongside the Sourcing Specialists
• Draft direct-to-market advertisements taking into consideration the recruitment criteria and the current business needs concerning talent as well as corporate identity requirements
• Review candidate CV's against the minimum requirements for the applicable vacancies and consider employment equity targets.
• Request the necessary pre-interview screening and occupational assessments and interpret information to short list candidates for Competency-Based interviews with line management. If applicable, coordinate additional assessments and participate in interviews with the hiring manager
• Build and maintain multi country, cross continent pipelines of suitable talent pools, internal and external, to ensure proactive recruitment and that the pipeline is a true reflection of available talent
• Manage post-interview responses and feedback to candidates with support from the Resource Administrator and oversee the Resource Administrator's candidate management responsibilities
• Calculate and submit relevant Reporting to business and weekly tracker updates
• Continuously stay abreast with international market trends by attending workshops, doing research and networking
• Provide hiring managers with continuous feedback regarding progress made with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Advise up-skill and educate Line Managers regarding the end to end recruitment process, tools and assessment methods

We will release you on the market to find the Unicorns amongst us!

What do you need to get in?

• B-degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or NQF equivalent (advantageous)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a full-service Talent Acquisition environment (preferably in both agency and corporate environments):
• Experience in global recruitment in Africa and Europe (non-negotiable)
• Experience with online tools and platforms within the Technology recruitment environment
• Experience with creating candidate pipelines
• Experience of successful hiring to meet business needs
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing channel tools
• Experience in proactive enticement
• Experience working abroad – ie: Outside of South Africa (optional)
• Solid understanding of the Technology and Security landscapes
• Strong understanding of online technology platforms and providers within Technology in South Africa
• Deep understanding of talent acquisition
• Understanding of recruitment processes and tools
• Knowledge of recruitment system capabilities
• Influencing Skills
• Strong Talent Network that can be actively leverage

If you see yourself as more than just a simple recruiter and are passionate about working in a fast-paced environment, whilst contributing to the exciting world of Technology by leading from the front, we want to hear from you!

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Human and Social Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• To monitor the risk profile of the CIB Payments and Operations business and execute audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and Internal Audit methodology, relevant policies, procedures and quality standards.

Job Description

Audit planning

• Participate in the 6+6 audit planning cycle, provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.

Assurance

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Absa and the various business areas and use this knowledge to execute on assurance responsibilities.
• Actively participate in all the audit phases - planning and scoping (identification of risks and controls), fieldwork (execution of design and operating effectiveness assessments) and reporting (ensure audit observations and planned actions are agreed with management for factual accuracy).
• Ensure delivery adheres to the audit methodology and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for using Data Analytics and enhanced automated auditing techniques.
• Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all of the significant issues. The observations must be insightful, address the root causes, and have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk

Teamwork

• Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required and based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards

Relationship and Portfolio management

• Business Monitoring and stakeholder engagement - Develop and maintain relationships with business (including 1and 2 Line of Defense) and actively monitor the risk profile of the business to inform audit planning, reporting and audit delivery. Support the Combined Assurance effort across the 3 LOD to strengthen the control environment.
• Provide input into Risk and Committee reporting, clear messaging and impact on the risk and control environment of the business.

Knowledge Management

• Display professional skepticism and apply a residual risk lens to potential audit issues with management and in final reporting.
• Continuous upskilling on both technical and other core competencies.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and professional standards.
• Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards

Minimum Requirements

• 3 Years' experience in audit, risk management or governance and control
• Basic knowledge of CIB products, and regulatory requirements related to Payments
• B Degree Internal Auditing, or similar
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ Chartered Accountant (CA)

Preferable

• Experience in fraud risk/forensics investigations and reviews
• Exposure to General Technology, use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) and data analytics

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• To provide project management services and to develop, maintain and enhance operational business relationships.

Job Description

Accountability: Programme Support Activities

• Develop positive relationships with Programme Managers to enable the Programmes by providing support through facilitation, tracking and reporting on programmes, and training.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across programmes, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels
• Understand the deliverables of internal and external programme customers and contribute to success through cooperative and collegial processes
• Manage communication between Programme Managers, Head: Programme Management and senior programme stakeholders.
• Assist Programme Managers with meeting/workshop setups, liaising with senior executives and their PA’s
• Tracking of Programme Finances on SAP/Coupa and Planex against Business Case and Integrated Programme Schedule.
• Raising burn rate risks to Programme Manager
• End to end responsibility of all programme invoice payments and invoice tracking.
• Must ensure receipt of Revised Financial Forecasts from Programme Manager and ensure revised Programme Schedules align
• Tracking and updating of Programme RAID Log.
• Assisting Programme Manager with development of Steerco and Working Group packs
• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding of programme resources where applicable, including ordering of assets and software were required, and return of assets to IT
• Assist in managing resource allocation, including adjustments based on emerging business or technical opportunities and challenges
• Responsible for/ Assist with Resource attestations
• Assisting Programme Manager to ensure updating and tracking of Benefits Realisation Plans where applicable.
• Setup and Minute all Programme Governance Meetings, e.g. Steerco, WorkCo, Product/Stakeholder meetings.
• Follow up with Programme Managers to ensure monthly Programme reports are produced, distributed and stored digitally on time.

Accountability: Quality Assurance & Technical Support

• Check that all Gated Reviews milestones and/or deliverables have auditable, completed items
• Assist with setting up SharePoint/ Confluence/ Jira where applicable maintain respective repositories.
• Assist with facilitation sessions – setting up, running and documenting.
• Support and Quality check the programme artefacts as per the Group Delivery Assurance Guidelines and conduct remediation actions with Programme Managers
• Quality check the programme/project dashboards and give feedback to Programme Managers
• Assist with creation and management of all resource contracts, project budget requests and contract renewals.
• Main liaison with CRC.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)