Regional Head Gauteng

Nedbank; India; On-site; INR 4,132,000 - 5,313,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead Commercial Banking regional strategy in Gauteng. You will drive sales, service excellence and risk governance while building high-performing teams and key client relationships.

Lead cross-functional implementation of strategic objectives, monitor performance metrics and champion Nedbank’s brand and client experience across the region.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or 1st degree in a relevant field is required.
• Honours degree in Finance or related area is preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of Banking/Financial Services experience, with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Commercial Banking strategy, growth, profitability and market leadership.
• Grow market share by acquiring new clients and expanding relationships.
• Provide regional oversight of risk, governance and regulatory adherence.
• Drive operational excellence and resource efficiency through performance management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Governance, Risk and Controls

Driving for results

Coaching

Capacity planning

Decision Making

Planning and Organizing

Education

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Honours Degree (NQF 8)

Job description

REQ ID: 147535

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lerato Sithole

Location: Gauteng

Closing Date: 08 September 2026

Job Family

Sales and Service

Manage Managers

FAIS Affected

FAIS Affected - Yes

Why Join Our Team

Lead the growth and success of Commercial Banking in one of Nedbank's key regions. This is an opportunity to shape market strategy, build high-performing teams, grow client relationships, and deliver meaningful business impact while strengthening Nedbank's position as a trusted banking partner. Join a team where your leadership will drive sustainable growth, client success, and regional excellence.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership in Commercial Banking by driving sales and service excellence, managing risk, growing market share, and delivering an integrated end-to-end client experience through the execution of strategic objectives, while championing and strengthening the Nedbank brand.

Job Responsibilities

Business Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the execution of the Commercial Banking regional strategy to achieve sustainable growth, profitability, and market leadership within the region.
• Translate provincial strategic objectives into regional business plans and ensure successful implementation across all teams and client segments.
• Drive business performance by monitoring key financial, sales, service, and risk indicators and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Leverage opportunities within the market to enhance business growth, client acquisition, and portfolio expansion.

Revenue Growth and Market Share

• Drive regional sales performance to achieve revenue, balance sheet, and profitability targets.
• Grow market share through the acquisition of new commercial clients and the expansion of existing client relationships.
• Maximise revenue opportunities through effective cross-selling, upselling, and integrated banking solutions.
• Identify and unlock strategic growth opportunities within targeted sectors, industries, and geographies.
• Ensure achievement of Net Interest Income (NII), Non-Interest Revenue (NIR), and other key financial performance indicators.

Client Leadership and Market Presence

• Champion a client-centric culture that delivers a differentiated and integrated client experience across the Commercial Banking portfolio.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, industry stakeholders, business partners, and community leaders.
• Enhance Nedbank's market presence and reputation by acting as a visible ambassador for the brand within the region.
• Ensure client feedback and satisfaction measures are continuously monitored and translated into improvement initiatives.

Risk and Governance

• Provide regional oversight of credit, operational, conduct, regulatory, and reputational risk management.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and internal policies and procedures.
• Drive a strong risk-aware culture that balances risk management with business growth objectives.
• Ensure effective management of the regional portfolio to maintain portfolio quality and sustainable returns.

Job Responsibilities Continue

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the effective execution of business initiatives, projects, and strategic programmes within agreed timelines and governance standards.
• Drive operational efficiency through resource optimisation, continuous improvement, and effective performance management.
• Monitor regional productivity and service delivery standards to ensure operational effectiveness and client satisfaction.

People Leadership and Capability Building

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Commercial Banking leaders and specialists.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, client focus, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to strengthen leadership capability and business performance.
• Ensure employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing objectives are achieved across the region.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive business objectives and collaboration.
• Influence and align key stakeholders across the matrix structure to support strategic priorities and client outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication across business units to ensure alignment with regional and provincial objectives.
• Represent the region in strategic forums, governance committees, and industry engagements as required.

Performance Accountability

• Ensure delivery against agreed business, financial, risk, client, and people metrics.
• Drive a high-performance culture through rigorous performance management and accountability.
• Monitor regional performance trends and implement strategic interventions to improve business results.
• Take overall accountability for the sustainable growth, profitability, and success of the Commercial Banking region.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Honours Degree (NQF 8), Relevant industry specific qualification in Finance or Sales

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum 6 - 8 years experience in Banking or Financial Services Industry.
• Minimum of 6 years experience at a leadership level, with at least 5 years experience in managing teams.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Strategic planning
• Budgeting
• Business principles
• Communication Strategies
• Business writing skills
• Capacity planning
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Aligning and Executing Sales Strategy
• Motivating the Sales Team
• Driving for results
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Building the Sales Team
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Coaching

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups