Infrastructure Technical Platform Owner (NAR)

An Infrastructure Technical Platform Owner implements and manages IT infrastructure including servers networks and cloud services to ensure performance security and reliability for business operations. Key responsibilities involve leading infrastructure design initiatives setting strategy mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives. The role requires strong technical expertise in cloud and on-prem technologies security and network architecture along with project management and communication skills. A key focus must be on designing for resiliency high availability and the remediation of single-points-of-failure.

Beyond the core responsibilities of the role the incumbent will be expected to lead the technology modernisation and transformation agenda across Nedbank Africa Regions. A key priority will be driving the evolution of the core banking landscape transitioning from legacy platforms to modern future-ready solutions that enhance agility scalability and customer experience while ensuring compliance with region-specific regulatory operational and market requirements.

• Strategic Design & Planning Contribute to the development and execution of IT infrastructure roadmaps including designing and implementing solutions for network server and cloud environments.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring Lead and mentor IT professionals ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Performance & Reliability Ensure the uptime performance and reliability of IT systems through proactive monitoring maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Security & Compliance Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures enforce security policies and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
• Budget Management Oversee IT infrastructure budgets and manage vendor relationships ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Collaboration Work with other IT leaders and departments to support business initiatives and address technology needs.
• Technical Expertise Provide technical assistance and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies such as cloud platforms on-prem platforms networking virtualization and automation tools.
• Technical Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve complex technology issues affecting hardware software and networks.
• Cross-Functional Coordination Work with various departments vendors and external technical support to address issues effectively.

• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure).
  
• Expertise in network architecture security and high-availability designs.
  
• Experience with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes).
  
• Familiarity with automation scripting (e.g. Python) and CI/CD pipelines

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in project management to deliver solutions within scope time and budget.

• 4-8 years Executive Management
• 10-15 years Business Management

• Energizing the Organization
• Establishing Strategic Direction
• Operational Decision Making
• Business Savvy
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Influence
• Leading Change