Top Skills & Certifications
Top Skills
- DEI Strategy
- Digital HR
- Fintech
- Project Management
Languages
English, IsiXhosa & Setswana
Certifications
- Six Sigma Black Belt Training
- Certified SAFe® Scrum Master
- Certified Quality Process Analyst
Precious Tau
Senior Programme & Transformation Leader | Agile HR | Human Capital Strategy | Fintech & Regulatory Projects | MBA | Certified Director®
South Africa
Summary
I am a results-driven programme and transformation executive with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-wide initiatives across financial services, fintech ecosystems, and the development finance sector in Southern Africa.
My work spans agile implementation at scale, human capital optimisation, fintech innovation, and regulatory collaboration with a strong focus on turning strategy into sustainable operational results. From leading Workday HCM optimisation to enabling regional real-time payments via World Bank partnerships, I bring deep expertise in complex programme delivery and stakeholder alignment.
With a strong foundation in human capital strategy and digital enablement, I thrive in environments where strategy, agility, and execution intersect. I'm passionate about building inclusive, highperforming cultures and driving impact across systems, people, and technology.
Absa Group
Senior Manager, Project Management – Group Human Capital
October 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
- Led Agile SAFe® transformation across Talent Acquisition & Onboarding squads, improving delivery cadence and transparency.
- Directed Workday HCM diagnostic across business units to align people systems to digital strategy.
- Rolled out DEI initiatives including inclusive leadership assessments across ExCo-1 leaders.
- Delivered onboarding and talent optimisation strategies integrated with BAU. Partnered with CPO, tech, and strategic PMO teams for leadership enablement and decision-making frameworks.
South African Reserve Bank
Regional Project Manager – National Payment System
March 2020 - September 2022 (2 years 7 months) Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Delivered six fintech innovation projects across the SADC region.
- Managed Payment System Supervision Framework rollout.
- Channelled World Bank funding to enhance real-time regional payments via TCIB.
- Oversaw Business Support functions: BI, risk, compliance, and project management.
IQBusiness Group
Learning Project Manager
November 2019 - February 2020 (4 months) South Africa
Planned and delivered L&D and eLearning programmes for financial services clients.
Programme Manager – Retail & Business Banking Operations Division
Absa Group
September 2017 - July 2019 (1 year 11 months) Johannesburg Area, South Africa
- Led enterprise transformation projects across multiple clusters, supporting virtual banking, digital migration, and people enablement strategies.
- Built a virtual banking capability across Retail, Private, and Business Banking segments.
- Reimagined contact centre operating model into ecosystem squads; improved resolution time and customer experience.
- Reduced customer complaints by redesigning processes and optimising digital voice options.
Project Manager – Retail & Business Banking Operations Department
Absa Group
March 2016 - August 2017 (1 year 6 months) Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Delivered customer onboarding optimisation for Business Banking clients. Automated and streamlined onboarding processes to reduce turnaround and friction.
Senior Project Management Officer
September 2015 - February 2016 (6 months) South Africa
Standardised project delivery frameworks and improved PMO reporting and execution quality.
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Programme Administrator
March 2015 - August 2015 (6 months) Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Coordinated infrastructure workstreams across 9 provinces.
