Capitec Strategic Partnerships Manager

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic individual to manage strategic partnerships within the banking sector. This role involves tactically planning and operationalizing strategies to ensure optimal performance and delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial environments, showcasing innovative approaches to partnership management. You will be responsible for building relationships, engaging stakeholders, and driving business success through effective execution of plans. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in financial or retail environments.
• Experience in developing new business cases and managing relationships.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic partnerships and execute business plans.
• Ensure optimal performance through oversight of budgets and goals.
• Engage and transfer knowledge to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Facilitation

Presentation

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reporting

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal and relationship management

Influencing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Management

Masters Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

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Purpose Statement

To manage the strategic partnership function, accountable for tactically planning and operationalising the strategic partnership strategy, ensuring optimal performance through execution of the business plan and oversight of delivery, budgets, goals and metrics, people, and standards.

Experience

Minimum:

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience within a financial or retail environment or in a loyalty/partnership programme
• Exercising an innovative, unique, and disruptive approach in the partnership space
• Proven experience in developing new business cases/concepts/ideas
• Relationship building and management
• Proven experience in engaging and transferring knowledge effectively to a wide range of people (Internal & external stakeholders), including exco level

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational in Grade 12 National Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Management

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Masters Degree in Business Administration

Knowledge

• General management practices and principles
• Negotiation techniques for securing deals and partnerships
• Project management principles
• Research techniques and practices related to originating and creating business opportunities
• Understanding of Capitec Bank products and services
• In-depth industry knowledge, especially regarding developments in banking and related opportunities
• Client Experience Insight
• Requirements gathering
• Knowledge of financial/market/competitor industries and trends
• Business case drafting
• Commercial business acumen
• Start-up techniques and processes
• Applying innovative and creative concepts practically
• Procurement and vendor management processes
• Contract drafting and management
• General vendor management skills

Skills

• Numerical reasoning
• Facilitation
• Presentation
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Reporting
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Interpersonal and relationship management
• Influencing
• Analytical skills
• Research skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, and where feasible, all appointments will support our employment equity goals.