General Manager : Strategy

Postbank Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Pretoria seeks an experienced strategic planner. Responsibilities include leading corporate strategy development, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant postgraduate qualification, and at least 10 years of experience in strategy execution in financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development and execution.
• Proven track record in leading strategic projects.
• Experience in state-owned enterprises or regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of the bank’s corporate strategy.
• Monitor implementation progress of key strategic initiatives.
• Drive and support high-priority strategic projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Engineering

Relevant Post Graduate qualification (NQF Level 9)

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Advisory

• Lead the development and periodic review of the bank’s corporate strategy, annual business / performance plans and transformation roadmap.
• Act as an internal consultant across business units, advising on strategic alignment, performance optimisation, and innovation.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Exco and Board Committees, including scenario planning and strategy refreshes.
• Translate strategic intent into actionable and measurable plans and initiatives.

Execution Oversight and Performance Monitoring

• Drive the execution of the strategy across the business through full integration with the Project Management Office (PMO) in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Work with business units to cascade strategic priorities and ensure alignment in operational plans and KPIs.
• Monitor implementation progress of key strategic initiatives, identifying risks and recommending course corrections.
• Lead the development and reporting of performance dashboards for executive and board use.

Research, Policy and Environmental Scanning

• Lead environmental scanning and strategic research on market trends, policy changes, competitor activity, and socioeconomic shifts.
• Develop strategic insights and policy recommendations that support Postbank’s public development finance and financial inclusion role.

Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment

• Support the CEO and EXCO in engagements with shareholders and stakeholders (e.g. National Treasury, DCDT, Parliament), regulators (e.g. Prudential Authority), and key partners.
• Prepare strategic content for presentations, submissions, and oversight reports to government and parliamentary bodies.

Special Projects and Thought Leadership

• Drive and / or support high-priority strategic projects, including market entry, partnerships, product expansion, and digital transformation.
• Provide thought leadership on topics such as financial inclusion, digital banking models, ESG strategy, and public sector innovation.

Team Management

• Lead, motivate, guide and manage the team to create an enabling environment to achieve strategic objectives through a culture of performance excellence that promotes teamwork, collaboration, professional development and growth.
• Manage performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly. Talent management of direct reports including career development / pathing for all staff and succession planning for key positions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification in business administration / strategic management (NQF Level 9), e.g. MBA / MBL
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development and execution, preferably in financial services or banking
• Proven track record in leading strategic projects and advising executive leadership
• Experience in working with or within state-owned enterprises or regulated environments is highly advantageous