Provincial Head: KZN

Nedbank

Durban

On-site

ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a Provincial Head to lead a flagship provincial franchise in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. You will steer strategic growth, deepen executive client relationships, and unlock opportunities across key sectors while guiding governance and risk controls.

As a senior leader, you will manage large teams across locations, drive revenue, and ensure a differentiated client experience through integrated banking solutions and sector insights.

Qualifications

Essential: Matric and honours degree or equivalent.
Postgraduate qualification aligned to business management or related field.
Experience in senior leadership within financial services.

Responsibilities

Lead provincial franchise and align resources to deliver outcomes.
Drive revenue growth, market share and client-focused objectives.
Monitor performance and optimise growth, profitability and positioning.
Champion consistent service standards across teams.
Advise on client engagement practices and service frameworks.
Leverage feedback and data to identify improvements.
Direct client coverage to deepen relationships and retention.
Build strategic client relationships and cross-sell solutions.
Oversee portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns.
Develop sector-driven growth strategies and partnerships.
Coordinate across functions to deliver integrated client solutions.
Maintain governance, risk and compliance in leadership roles.

Skills

Commercial Banking

Business Development

Client Coverage

Deal origination

Client Relationship Management

Market and Sector Insights

Regulation Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

People Management

Sales Strategy

Building the Sales Team

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Driving Innovation

Driving Execution

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Honour’s Degree

Tools

Postgraduate qualification in commerce/finance/management

Job description

REQ ID: 147460

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lerato Sithole

Location: KZN

Closing Date: 01 September 2026

Job Family

Sales and Services

Manage managers

FAIS Affected

FAIS Affected - Yes

Why Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and transform at scale. As Provincial Head, you will steer a flagship provincial franchise, driving strategic growth, deepening executive client relationships, and unlocking opportunities across key economic sectors. Join a purpose-driven organisation where your leadership will shape market outcomes, accelerate business success, and create lasting value for clients, communities, and the broader economy.

Job Purpose

To provide transformational leadership, guidance and direction by supporting the business in the delivery ofend-to-end strategic objectives, in line with Nedbanks' Value Proposition.

Job Responsibilities

Provincial Business Leadership

Develop and execute the provincial commercial strategy across a strategically significant market to drive sustainable revenue growth, expand market share, and achieve business and client-focused objectives.

Lead the provincial franchise and align resources, priorities and execution plans to ensure consistent delivery of financial, client and operational outcomes.
Monitor provincial business performance and take corrective action to optimise growth, profitability and competitive positioning.
Champion consistent service and client experience standards across provincial teams to improve client satisfaction, loyalty and advocacy.
Guide and advise on client engagement practices and service frameworks to ensure a seamless and differentiated client experience across segments and channels.
Leverage client feedback, insights and performance data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance service delivery.

Client Coverage and Relationship Management

Direct and oversee client coverage activities across Commercial portfolios to deepen relationships, increase share of wallet and improve client retention.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and stakeholders to strengthen Nedbank's market presence and support long-term growth.
Guide relationship teams in delivering integrated banking solutions to ensure clients receive consistent, value-adding and holistic financial support.

Revenue, Profitability and Portfolio Management

Drive revenue generation, profitability and balance sheet growth across the province to achieve sustainable risk-adjusted returns.
Oversee portfolio performance, pipeline management and client profitability to identify growth opportunities and mitigate performance risks.
Optimise portfolio composition and resource allocation to maximise commercial outcomes and support strategic growth priorities.

Sector and Market Development

Provide leadership across diverse economic sectors and specialised client segments to ensure differentiated client propositions, deeper market penetration, and sustainable competitive advantage.
Identify emerging market trends, sector opportunities and competitive threats to inform provincial growth strategies and strengthen market leadership.
Partner with sector specialists and internal stakeholders to develop industry-led propositions that address client needs and unlock new business opportunities.
Represent Nedbank within provincial business ecosystems to enhance brand reputation, visibility, influence market developments and create sustainable commercial opportunities.

Job Responsibilities Continue

Integrated Solution Delivery

Coordinate collaboration across coverage, product, credit, service and specialist teams to ensure seamless delivery of client solutions.
Facilitate integrated decision-making and execution across functions to improve client outcomes, service efficiency and business performance.
Remove barriers to collaboration and service delivery to create a differentiated client experience and support business growth.

Risk, Governance and Compliance

Direct management of large and sophisticated client portfolios to optimise growth, profitability and risk-adjusted returns while maintaining strong governance, compliance and risk discipline.
Establish and maintain effective governance, risk and compliance practices to protect the organisation and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Embed a strong risk culture across the provincial franchise to ensure responsible decision-making and effective management of business risks.

People Leadership and Capability Building

Lead, develop and inspire provincial leadership teams to build organisational capability and deliver superior business performance.
Drive workforce planning, succession management and talent development initiatives to ensure a sustainable pipeline of future leaders.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance employee engagement and achieve strategic objectives.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

Essential: Relevant post-graduate degree in commerce, finance, business management, banking, economics, accounting, or a related discipline.
Preferred: Postgraduate qualification aligned to business management, business administration, commercial banking, sales leadership, financial services, or a related role domain.

Minimum Experience Level

Essential: Minimum 10-12 years+ experience in Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Relationship Banking, Corporate Banking or a related financial services environment.
Experience leading large-scale Commercial portfolios with significant revenue and balance sheet accountability.
Experience managing large teams and leadership populations across multiple locations.
Advanced stakeholder management capability.
Strong understanding of sector-led coverage models and specialised commercial banking solutions.
Proven ability to operate within highly complex and strategically important markets.
Experience serving as a senior representative of an organisation within a provincial business community.
Experience operating within highly regulated financial services environments.

Technical / Professional Knowledge