Provincial Head Commercial Banking Transformation - Free State - Bloemfontein

Land Bank; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural bank in South Africa seeks a Provincial Business Unit Manager to oversee operations and drive business growth. The role involves strategic planning, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the bank's visibility and support agribusinesses. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a diverse knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities to lead the province strategically.
• Diverse, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, lead, and manage the provincial business unit.
• Develop and implement operational strategies for deal origination.
• Ensure comprehensive Client Relationship Management.

Skills

Business Development

Compliance

Revenue Growth

Customer Service

Account Management

Staff Engagement

Communication

CRM

Client Relations

Market Research

Project & Contract Management

Business Operations

Logistics

Job description

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa's only specialist agricultural bank, established in 1912. The bank's sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers by providing specially designed financial services. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets, and obtain production credit. The Land Bank continuously reviews and adapts its offerings to meet industry needs, supporting agribusinesses and facilitating sustainable development across the agricultural value chain. As South Africa's agricultural sector evolves, the bank plays a crucial role in supporting new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them establish viable agribusinesses.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To plan, direct, lead, and manage the provincial business unit within relevant governance structures to achieve approved objectives, including business growth, profitability, and development goals.

Develop and implement operational strategies for deal origination and customer service standards to drive business value.

Ensure comprehensive Client Relationship Management and Client Experience Management for the provincial office.

Build and maintain external stakeholder relations, including with local communities and government structures, to increase the bank's visibility and foster new and existing business opportunities.

Manage daily operations such as sales, business support, administration, lending products, customer service, security, and safety, ensuring high performance, sound security, risk control, and governance at the provincial level.

The ideal candidate will possess diverse, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience, with strong leadership qualities to strategically and innovatively lead the province. They will demonstrate excellent skills and experience in key performance areas.

Key Skills

Business Development, Compliance, Revenue Growth, Customer Service, Account Management, Staff Engagement, Communication, CRM, Client Relations, Market Research, Project & Contract Management, Business Operations, Logistics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: [Specify years of experience]

Vacancy: 1

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