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Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/16/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Gaborone, Botswana
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A first degree in Business Commerce or Project Management.
  • Five to seven years of experience.
  • Significant experience managing projects end to end through coordination of a project team and cross-functional resources.
  • Experience in report writing and risk management.
  • Project administration skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Project planning skills.
  • Project reporting skills.
  • Project resourcing skills.
Responsibilities
  • Manage project delivery using best-practice project management skills, tools, and techniques.
  • Engage and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required scope, cost, and quality parameters.

About the company

Standard Bank Group operates banking, insurance and investment businesses focused on Africa, serving individuals, families, businesses and institutional clients. Its services cover everyday accounts and payments, savings and lending, business finance, corporate transactions and investment banking. The group also manages insurance, asset management and wealth offerings that support clients through different financial needs and stages of life. Local banking operations connect with international centres and offshore hubs to support cross-border activity, trade and access to financial markets. Founded in 1862, the group is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Johannesburg, South Africa

Founded

1862

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  • African coverage is extensive: Standard Bank lists operations in 21 sub-Saharan countries, four global centres and two offshore hubs.
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  • China trade has a banking partner: Standard Bank works with ICBC on Africa-China market connections.

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