Capitec Strategic Partnerships Manager

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic individuals to join their team in managing strategic partnerships. This role involves developing innovative business cases, overseeing operational plans, and ensuring optimal performance through effective relationship management. Candidates should possess a strong background in financial or retail environments and demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and negotiation skills. If you are passionate about service excellence and eager to contribute to the future of banking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in financial or retail environments.
• Proven experience in developing new business cases and concepts.
• Strong relationship building and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic partnership functions and oversee delivery.
• Ensure optimal performance through execution of the business plan.
• Engage and transfer knowledge to stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS 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, or ideas
• Relationship building and management
• Proven experience in engaging and transferring knowledge effectively to a wide range of people (Internal & external stakeholders), including up to 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 (banking of the future and related opportunities)
• Client Experience Insight
• Requirements gathering
• Knowledge of financial, market, and competitor industries and trends
• Business case drafting
• Commercial business acumen
• ‘Start-up’ techniques and processes
• Applying innovative and creative concepts into practical environments
• Procurement and vendor management processes
• Contract drafting and management
• General vendor management skills

Skills

• Numerical reasoning
• Facilitation skills
• Presentation skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS 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.