Commercial Bank Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based incentives

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a driven Commercial Bank Manager to lead a branch in Tembisa, overseeing daily operations, guiding a banking team, and growing relationships with commercial clients to hit sales targets while maintaining service excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will drive loan origination, credit analysis, and risk management for commercial clients, ensuring strong performance and community impact in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record in banking, especially commercial lending and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, credit principles and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate branch staff to achieve sales, service, and operational goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to acquire new commercial clients and deepen existing relationships.
• Oversee loan origination, credit analysis, and risk management processes for commercial clients.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service, resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Monitor branch performance metrics and implement action plans for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Sales and client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Credit risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Finance/Economics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a driven and experienced Commercial Bank Manager to lead their branch in Tembisa . This role involves overseeing daily branch operations, managing a team of banking professionals, and cultivating strong relationships with commercial clients to drive business growth. You will be responsible for achieving branch sales targets, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining compliance with all banking regulations. This is a leadership opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected financial institution and community hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate branch staff to achieve sales, service, and operational goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to acquire new commercial clients and deepen existing relationships.
• Oversee loan origination, credit analysis, and risk management processes for commercial clients.
• Ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service, resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Monitor branch performance metrics and implement action plans for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in banking, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven track record in commercial lending, client relationship management, and sales.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, credit principles, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office and potential remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance package.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.