Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about technology and ready to lead transformative projects?
We’re looking for a forward-thinking Technical Project Lead with a strong foundation in both project management and emerging technologies—particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of our digital capabilities.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects with a focus on AI-driven solutions and digital transformation.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement scalable, impactful technologies.
• Promote agile practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in project management within a tech or innovation-focused environment.
• Solid understanding of AI concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics.
• Experience working with AI platforms, cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and data pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) is a plus.

Education
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
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• Lead and manage cross-functional projects with a focus on AI-driven solutions and digital transformation.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement scalable, impactful technologies.
• Promote agile practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement