Senior Transformation Executive - Digital Home Loans

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive: Business Transformation role sits at the centre of a major transformation journey within a large retail banking environment in Johannesburg. You will lead the strategic evolution of the Home Loans business, aligning with wider retail banking capabilities while accelerating digital innovation and operational efficiency.

You will deliver large-scale programs, integrate customer journeys across the banking ecosystem, and embed digital transformation through new technologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years’ senior leadership experience in business transformation or strategic change.
• Proven experience leading large-scale change in banking or complex enterprises.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programmes.
• Ability to evaluate and challenge business cases to drive commercial outcomes.
• Exposure to technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management across executives and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate complex processes and deliver measurable benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic transformation agenda for the Home Loans business.
• Plan and execute major strategic initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
• Oversee transformation portfolios, governance structures, and decision frameworks.
• Drive digital transformation through emerging technologies and fintech or proptech partnerships.
• Integrate processes and capabilities across the broader retail banking ecosystem.
• Re‑engineer business processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Establish strong stakeholder partnerships across internal divisions and external partners.
• Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable value and commercial outcomes.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing transformation team.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Executive: Business Transformation role sits at the centre of a major transformation journey within a large retail banking environment in Johannesburg. You will lead the strategic evolution of the Home Loans business, aligning with wider retail banking capabilities while accelerating digital innovation and operational efficiency.

You will deliver large-scale programs, integrate customer journeys across the banking ecosystem, and embed digital transformation through new technologies and