Job Description

Hello Future Technology Platform Lead!

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.
United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

The role entails contributing to the design and development of new applications/systems to meet the business requirements.
To analyse business or system requirements and build and enhance existing platforms.
Participation in and provide input to the Architect during the compilation of solution design documentation for new and existing platforms.

Translating business needs into practical Information Technology (IT) systems solutions, high level implementation plans, influence prioritization of execution of business initiatives through the use of IT solutions design thinking and to lead an Information Technology systems solutions team with the purpose of supporting and enabling the realisation of business strategies and objectives.

Are you someone who can:

• Builds and maintains effective relationship with business management and stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of the business Transformation plan and creation of an inclusive culture for employees.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans to facilitate the provision of adequate financial resources.
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Analyse information and reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Oversees IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Leads Solution Development and Maintenance.
• Contributes towards the development and implementation of the business unit’s information technology strategy.
• Identify, drive and implement ideas, policies, procedures, standards and frameworks to enhance sales and increase profit and manage future fit practice.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators and metrics affecting the organization's technology assets; engage technical team as needed to meet goals or address issues.
• Provide thought leadership within the organization; research and evaluate cutting-edge practices and enabling technologies for internal adoption; assess potential partnerships and acquisitions.
• Respond to feedback from stakeholders and use it to make improvements or adjustments to technology.
• Select technology suppliers, vendors, and third-party integrations to design the organization's architecture and the technology stack.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships with collaborators, engineers, data scientists, product managers, and designers to make appropriate architectural and build vs. buy decisions.
• Lead the internal and external development teams to build and upgrade the platform.
• Own all technology and product to external stakeholders, partners, investors and future recruitment.

You will be the ideal candidate if you have:

• BSc. Degree in Management Information Systems or equivalent
• Preferred MSc. in Management Information Systems or equivalent
• 6-8 years' experience in IT Development of which at least 3 years should be in a leadership role

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

26/01/26