Commercial Banking Specialist | Makhado

The Recruitment Council; Louis Trichardt; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Banking specialist in Limpopo. The candidate will manage high-revenue portfolios, drive commercial growth through new client acquisition, and provide financial solutions to businesses in critical industries. Applicants should have 7–10 years of experience, including Relationship Management and Business Acquisition. An Advanced Diploma is essential, while a BCom or BSc Agri is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of total relevant experience.
• Experience in Relationship Management within the financial sector.
• 2–3 years of experience in Business Acquisition.
• Experience in Agriculture is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial bank revenue by managing and cross-selling to an existing portfolio.
• Focus on attracting new commercial clients with an annual turnover between R30 million and R1 billion.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients in critical industries like Agri, Franchise, Fintech, and Manufacturing.
• Conduct in-depth financial needs analysis and recommend tailor-made solutions.
• Partner with credit managers to minimise impairment risk.

Skills

Sales Negotiation

Business Acumen

Account Planning and Governance

Risk and Controls

Education

Advanced Diploma/National 1st Degree

BCom (Financial Management/Accounting) or BSc Agri

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Commercial Banking specialist ready to make a significant impact in the Limpopo region? This is a pivotal role for a high-performing professional who excels at client acquisition and deeply managing existing high-revenue portfolios. Join our client’s team and drive sustainable growth by becoming a trusted financial partner to businesses across specialised sectors.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Growth Leader: Drive commercial bank revenue by managing and cross-selling to an existing portfolio, and actively acquiring new-to-bank high-revenue commercial customers.
• High-Value Acquisition: Focus on attracting new commercial clients with an annual turnover between R30 million and R1 billion.
• Specialised Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to clients in critical industries like Agri, Franchise, Fintech, and Manufacturing.
• Financial Solutioning: Conduct in-depth financial needs analysis, recommend tailor-made solutions, and leverage expertise to support the digitisation of clients.
• Risk and Credit Management: Partner with credit managers to minimise impairment risk and prepare large, complex credit applications.

Experience

• 7–10 years of total relevant experience, including:
• Experience in Relationship Management within the financial sector.
• 2–3 years of experience in Business Acquisition is essential.
• Experience in Agriculture is a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

• An Advanced Diploma/National 1st Degree is essential.
• A BCom (Financial Management/Accounting) or BSc Agri is preferred.

Core Skills

• Strong capabilities in Sales Negotiation.
• Business Acumen.
• Account Planning and Governance.
• Risk and Controls.