Senior Manager : Portfolio Development

Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is looking for a Director to design and implement Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programs. The role involves managing relationships with stakeholders, achieving project objectives, and driving sustainable practices aligned with the bank’s strategy. Candidates should possess advanced diplomas and have relevant management experience. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years total experience.
• 3-5 years management experience.
• Experience in Public Affairs, Impact Investing, Commercial Banking and/or Management Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Implement CSI project objectives and ensure ROI.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Develop sustainable investment projects.
• Align CSI strategies across the bank.
• Manage and develop direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements.
• Achieve targets for skills development and job creation.
• Optimize business processes for efficiency.
• Maintain project administration systems.
• Review and improve CSR policies.
• Compile reports for stakeholders.
• Represent the bank at events.
• Plan flagship social impact events.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Client Centred / Design Thinking

Analytical skills

Creativity and Innovation

Business Acumen

Communication

Driving Execution

Creating demand through insight

Education

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Bm Economics, Finance, Environmental and Social Development

Job description

Overview

To design, deliver, and implement Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programmes within agriculture, energy, water, and waste sectors, aligned to Nedbank's CSI Green Economy strategy, in order to advance the bank's vision and purpose of sustainable growth and environmental stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve Corporate Social Investment (CSI) project objectives by implementing change interventions that deliver the required return on investment.
• Identify, build, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to prioritise needs, build a project pipeline, and ensure strategic alignment.
• Co‑create with potential partners to create sustainable investment projects as well as scale and replicate existing investments into projects.
• Align the various CSI arms within the bank to a common strategic purpose and overarching objectives.
• Manage and develop direct reports to achieve individual performance targets and overall team objectives.
• Promote, champion, and adhere to governance requirements within the Corporate Social Responsibility function.
• Achieve targets for skills development, job creation, and enterprise support as outlined by the unit's objectives.
• Identify and recommend improvements to business processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and value addition for Nedbank.
• Maintain an effective project administration system by capturing, updating, and managing relevant project information.
• Identify areas for improvement by reviewing Corporate Social Responsibility policies, procedures, guidelines, and market trends.
• Provide feedback on initiatives by compiling and submitting accurate, timely reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the bank at key events and on media platforms to raise awareness of Nedbank CSI initiatives and strengthen the bank's brand image.
• Contribute to the conceptualisation, planning, and execution of flagship Nedbank Social Impact Events, such as the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba.

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Qualifications

• Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bm Economics, Finance, Environmental and Social Development

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 6 years total experience
• 3 - 5 years management experience

Type of experience

• Public Affairs, Impact Investing, Commercial Banking and/or Management Consulting

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Client Centred / Design Thinking
• Analytical skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Driving Execution
• Creating demand through insight

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy / Planning and Project Management

Industries

Financial Services and Banking