Business Relationship Manager

Wesbank; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 668,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to network and collab

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Job summary

Wesbank in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Business Relationship Manager (Agriculture) to strategically lead and grow a portfolio of high-value farming clients. You will build trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, identify new business opportunities, and drive portfolio profitability while ensuring governance and compliant onboarding.

Based in PMB, you will manage credit assessments, support sales strategies, and expand the client base through targeted acquisition.

Qualifications

• FAIS compliant (RE5) is required.
• Relevant business or financial degree.
• Matric completed.
• Credit and relationship-management experience in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage and grow a portfolio of high-revenue farming clients.
• Identify and exploit business opportunities and acquire new clients.
• Ensure governance, onboarding and adherence to policies.
• Assess credit applications within policy and timeframes.
• Develop sales strategies and delivery plans to meet objectives.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Portfolio growth

Analytical

Attention to detail

Customer service

Networking

Education

Relevant Business Degree (Financial)

Completed Matric

Agric qualification or experience

FAIS RE5

Job description

## Business Relationship ManagerApply: Pietermaritzburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R54925# **Job Description**To strategically lead and manage a portfolio of high-value clients, driving sustainable growth and profitability. This job focuses on building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities, and expanding the portfolio through targeted client acquisition. Success is measured by client satisfaction, portfolio financial performance, compliance with governance standards, and effective onboarding of new clients.Hello Future **Business Relationship Manager (Agriculture), Pietermaritzburg,** Welcome to FNB, the home of the #playmakers. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.The successful candidate will be based in our PMB offices. **Are you someone who can:*** Strategically and operationally manage and grow a portfolio of high revenue generating clients. These responsibilities include the key relationship management of these key clients, seeking, identifying and exploiting business opportunities for the bank and growing the portfolio through the acquisition of new clients. Success will be measured through client satisfaction levels, financial performance of the portfolio, sound governance and new client acquisition* Enhance business performance and profitability* Drive customer service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards and in support of operational objectives* Ensure growth and increase in customer base by ensuring that the team manages existing clients, generates new leads and grows active customer account base* Set tactical goals and optmise the use of the people, finances and technologies in order to realize those goals* Define a sales strategy and delivery plans in support of the strategic business objectives* Assess and evaluate credit applications in accordance with the Banks Credit Policy and within set time frames* Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes* Manage people by executing line manager responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence **You will be an ideal candidate if you:*** FAIS Compliant (RE5)* Relevant Business Degree (Financial)* Completed Matric qualification* 2 – 4 years Credit and 3 – 5 years Relationship Management and Product Knowledge experience* Agric qualification or experience* Person must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent* In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA), candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check **You will have access to:*** Opportunities to network and collaborate* A challenging working environment* Opportunities to innovate **We can be a match if you are:*** Analytical* Financial acumen* Attention to detail* Technology savvy* Ability to deal with customers (problem solving/ customer service)* Ability to interpret financial statements* Relationship management* Ability to network and build lead flow **Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now** #Post #FNB #LI-SM7# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**11/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.