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Help us run an exceptional operations engine across multiple investment funds. Reporting to the COO, you’ll lead day-to-day fund operations, standardise processes, and ensure governance and reporting rhythms land on time, every time.

Role impact & key responsibilities

• Run end-to-end fund operations across multiple vehicles (boards/committees, investor updates, audits, and reporting cycles) with on-time, high-quality delivery.
  
• Standardise and improve processes and controls; document a single operating playbook with clear KPIs used across funds.
  
• Digitise and automate workflows and reporting to cut cycle time and defects; surface performance via practical dashboards.
  
• Coordinate stakeholders (internal teams, administrators, legal/compliance partners, and providers), removing blockers and keeping delivery on track.
  
• Partner with Finance on audit/budget/close interfaces (Finance owns finance operations); ensure tight handoffs and governance.
  
• Anticipate and mitigate risks, escalating concise, data-backed insights and recommendations to the COO.
  
  

What success looks like in 12 months:

• One operating playbook adopted across all funds
  
• 100% on-time investor/board reporting with fewer reworks and audit findings
  
• Digitised and streamlined processes that reduce turnaround times and defects.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• South African citizen
  
• Fund management & operations experience (non-negotiable). You’ve run or coordinated operations for multiple funds or complex vehicles.
  
• 5–7+ years in operations leadership in financial services/fund admin/legal/compliance environments.
  
• Relevant degree (BCom/Business Science or similar). Advanced credentials (MBA/CA/CFA/Tax) are advantageous.
  
• Proven track-record in process optimisation and digitisation with measurable outcomes (cycle time, error rate, cost, control).
  
• Strong governance/compliance familiarity and high comfort with audits and investor reporting rhythms.
  
• Clear, proactive communicator who aligns stakeholders and moves work forward.
  
  

Edge Growth is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with a disabilty are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are committed to fair, inclusive hiring aligned to South African Employment equity principles and Sectoral targets.

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Head of Strategic Change (Group Compliance)

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Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

This role will be accountable to the Absa Group Head of Financial Crime for the execution of the AGL Compliance strategy. The role will also offer a service to all areas of Compliance including assistance with business optimisation, data analytics and AI, and change, post-implementation enhancements of strategic systems.

There is also a key role to be played outside of the function, when group-wide projects owned by Compliance but need to be executed across the whole organisation, in order to meet regulatory commitments. This role owns the large-scale programmes to ensure group-wide execution across the bank results.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Accountability: Strategy Execution (incl. Change, Digital and Data, Process and Org. Design)

• Defining and Executing Change - acts as a catalyst for change and inspires confidence in stakeholders with the quality and conviction of their vision, building support and sponsorship at all levels and ensures the need for change is embedded.
• Execution Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team, to ensure the successful delivery of the transformation initiatives
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of the new business models and processes as well as the technology across the business units and functions of the bank.
• Driving Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Shapes and drives a culture of review and improvement across the organisation. Strives to continually improve business processes that impact positively on the business and uphold the values.
• Ensure functional co-ordination and delivery of all Technology and Process change programmes.
• Ensure that Data is used as a strategic asset in the effective and efficient execution of the Compliance Strategy
• Management of one Functional Book of Work that unlocks the functional delivery strategy – where required provided these services to other functions such as Legal and Internal Audit
• Ensure the Group Compliance Book of Work is aligned to that of the enterprise strategy and prioritised in line with Functional aspirations.
• Oversee the execution of the Book of Work delivery for the Function, and provide advice and counsel to Functional and Project leadership (Executive Sponsors) to ensure that the project methodology is robust and in line with Group Policy and standards.
• Ensure that the appropriate return on investment (ROI) is realised by building a culture and discipline of benefits tracking.
• Ensure that Technology solutions implemented into Compliance are fit-for-purpose, align to the bank’s architectural standards, and enable the Strategy
• Manage the transition from Project to Operations, and ensure Compliance Technology Operations are appropriately and effectively managed, and where necessary escalated to Head of Functions Technology or Chief Information Officer

Accountability: Risk Management

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues associated with the implementation and develop and manage mitigation strategies to minimise execution risk and protect business value. Adopt the ‘Think Big, Start Small, Learn Fast’ approach to ensure that the programme never becomes too big to fail, that benefit aligns closely to investment.
• Ensure optimal and compliant operational control environment of any projects, processed or Target Operating Models implemented in the Compliance Function in line with the risk and control requirements of the Group.

Accountability: Financial and Skills Management

• Drive the financial planning cycles for Compliance and manage costs within approved budget and work with Finance to ensure optimal efficiency.(both Strategic Investment and BAU Operating Costs)
• Spend Management: Manage the spend for the Transformation implementation, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control, controlling with range, ensuring efficiency of spend.
• Ensure fund allocation is driven by the strategic imperatives, and to facilitate the achievement of the key strategic metrics committed to group
• Work with the Procurement to improve good governance and transformation in relation to the sourcing of external suppliers and vendors and the negotiation of service delivery expectations.
• Translate short and medium term business strategy into resourcing and capability needs for the Compliance Function, identify gaps, implement measures to close gaps.
• Together with the Human Capital partner, devise a Compliance talent acquisition and development strategy, measure function wide and team performance.
• Drive strategies to ensure the business unit attracts, retains and develops talent, giving due consideration to the transformation agenda.
• Develop partnerships for cooperation, talent swaps, internships etc, with other area, with a view to derive skills development in the areas which will be needed to execute on the strategy

Accountability: Key Stakeholder Management

• Technology Partner Management : Collaborate with Tech partners to ensure smooth delivery of all strategic initiatives requiring technology, ensuring the latest and most appropriate tools are implemented, in a an agile, controlled and client-centric way
• Group Data Office Alignment : Collaborate with Group Analytics office, to ensure alignment of Data initiatives across the bank that impact Compliance, and ensure maximum collaboration across Data areas in the bank
• Vendor Management: Collaborate, lead with the partners to ensure the Transformation initiatives meets the bank's strategy, requirements and is delivered to our commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including AGL Executive, AGL board members, Regulator, Efficiency Exco, Operations Review Forum, Strategy Realisation Forum, Compliance Exco, ExOps and colleagues, to keep them informed about the progress and benefits of the transformation

Education: (preferred)

Degree in Science, Engineering or Commerce would be an advantage, or at least 10 years Project Management / Operational Transformation Experience

Required Experience: (preferred)

• Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the Banking/Financial Services sector
• Ten (10) years’ experience Strategy Execution and Operational Transformation in Financial Services, preferably in Banking
• Ten (10) years’ experience on a senior management (Director) level in a large Corporate
• Five (5) years’ experience in Financial Crime and/or Compliance in a large regulated Financial Services institution
• Proven experience in implementing large scale Transformations within a Tier 1 Bank
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex, and strategic technology initiatives.
• Experience with technological advancements, digital transformation, and innovation in financial services environment.
• Change management experience preferably on a Pan African scale.

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

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Job Overview

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To provide strategic leadership to design and evolve systems, structures, and capabilities that drive CIB Digital's innovation and operational excellence. Responsible for optimising both the innovation and performance systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and aligned execution. Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, improve decision-making with insights, and maintain a fit-for-purpose, adaptive, and strategically aligned operating environment.

• Design and implement a scalable and adaptive innovation operating model that drives sustainable business growth and fosters organisational agility. Establish a comprehensive innovation framework that aligns with corporate strategy, enabling consistent and measurable innovation outcomes within CIB.
• Establish and maintain a structured performance management system within CIB Digital to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Define and implement key performance indicators aligned with strategic objectives and operational priorities.
• Establish and continuously enhance service and incident management capabilities to ensure operational resilience, rapid issue resolution, and high service quality across the CIB Digital business. Develop and mature service and incident management frameworks, tools, and processes aligned with industry best practices (e.g., ITIL).
• Drive seamless integration and support from key enterprise functions - Technology, Risk, Finance, and People & Culture (P&C) - to enable efficient innovation delivery and operational alignment. Implement structured collaboration mechanisms such as working groups, steering committees, and regular touch-points to foster transparency and shared accountability.
• Monitor and optimise key operational metrics across multiple disciplines to ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, supported by insightful reporting and analytics. Define and maintain a comprehensive set of operational metrics across product delivery, operations, risk, financial oversight, process improvement, data and insights, and change management.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Generic Management, Information (Min)

Additional Information

Experience Required: Digital Transformation

More than 10 years: Proven track record of 10+ years in leading operational, strategic, or innovation functions within banking, financial services, or technology-driven organisations. Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models that support innovation and business growth. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation projects, including process reengineering, automation, and Lean/Agile initiatives. Several years of experience in managing cross-functional teams.

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Overview

Nedbank — Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Role: Enterprise Architect II

Responsibilities

• Facilitate priority setting, project selection and integration in the organisation by providing guiding principles and architecture
• Ensure alignment with emerging technologies and possible recommendation of new technologies
• Deliver business tasks according to the level of expertise to meet financial objectives
• Address client needs through leading phases of projects or consulting to projects and business leaders across a variety of architecture disciplines
• Build professional relationships and lead and influence in all disciplines of architecture
• Build and maintain relationships within the enterprise and within the larger field of speciality
• Lead the achievement of architecture solutions where an understanding of all disciplines is required
• Monitor and evaluate competitive offerings that could change the domain landscape and affect multiple domains or the broader organisation
• Identify the business impact of change and risks associated
• Integrate the change impact into business recommendations and strategic planning
• Adjust recommendations by considering the impact of new initiatives on market perception
• Enable enterprise-wide solutions to integrate well with existing practices by developing mitigating actions and change strategies
• Consider not only the optimisation of the system, but also the long-term viability of the system
• Build models around future scenario planning
• Optimise the architectural strategy across various families or portfolios of applications or products in the enterprise by taking an enterprise viewpoint
• Influence multiple domains or create new domains, or change the landscape through developing position papers
• Integrate key principals and issues to build enterprise-wide solutions
• Apply disciplines in a variety of projects across relevant solution domains and business areas
• Combine multiple perspectives from experience in various roles on multiple developments and architecting projects
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and monitor emerging trends for potential impact on the broader organisation
• Deliver on work tasks whose impact may be determined 3-5 years later
• Move the system towards the desired future state considering future scenarios and the macro environment
• Identify underlying patterns in vague or ambiguous information
• Provide advice to the business across all disciplines
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise and enable personal growth and effectiveness in performance
• Contribute to Nedbank culture-building initiatives and corporate responsibility efforts
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems through agile thinking

Essential Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Honours or Masters Degree (or higher) in Information Systems or Computer Science

Preferred Certifications

• TOGAF Certification
• Information Technology Architect Certification (ITAC) – Open Group

Minimum Experience Level

• 15+ years experience in Enterprise Architecture
• 3 years experience as an Enterprise Architect 1

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Unified Modelling Language (UML)
• Rational design toolset application
• IT Architecture

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Influencing
• Innovation
• Driving for Results

Contact

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

In this position, the incumbent is accountable to provide assistance to the Head of Legal - Southern Africa, on legal matters relating to the company and its affiliated companies within Southern Africa, including but not limited to:

• pre-litigation and litigious claims
• commercial, contractual or civil disputes
• labour and employment law
• interpretation and/or negotiation of a wide range of commercial, operational and supply chain contracts
• provision of legal support to the various functions of the organisation in the areas of business development, sales and marketing, finance, procurement, human resources, engineering, operations and maintenance
• assist in the management of corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, and statutory secretarial duties

Main Accountabilities:

• Corporate Governance & Company Secretariat
• Assist in preparing and reviewing board and shareholder documentation, including agendas, resolutions, board packs, and minutes.
• Support compliance with the Companies Act, King IV Principles of Corporate Governance, and Group frameworks.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely submissions to the CIPC.
• Prepare and file amendments to company records (e.g., changes in directors, officers, share registers, resolutions).
• Facilitate board, statutory committee, and shareholder meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Provide governance training to directors, prescribed officers, information officers, and statutory committee members.
• Liaise with regulators such as the B-BBEE Commission, Competition Commission, Information Regulator, and others.
• Commercial & Contractual Work
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including supply, procurement, distribution, partnership, and services agreements.
• Support the contract lifecycle (renewals, amendments, terminations).
• Advise business stakeholders on risk allocation, obligations, and rights.
• Provide legal input in tenders, bids, and procurement processes.
• Maintain proper filing and management of executed contracts.
• Labour & Employment Law
• Provide day-to-day advice to HR on labour relations and employment law.
• Draft and review employment contracts, HR policies, and procedures.
• Advise on misconduct, disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity matters.
• Support restructuring, retrenchment, and collective bargaining processes.
• Represent the company in CCMA proceedings and liaise with external labour attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Debt Recovery & Litigation Support
• Draft and issue letters of demand, acknowledgements of debt, breach notices, and other legal correspondence.
• Manage external debt collection attorneys and business rescue practitioners.
• Lodge claims in business rescue, liquidation, or sequestration proceedings.
• Attend creditors’ meetings and liaise with liquidators and curators.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and mediation, including briefing and managing external counsel.
• Compliance & Regulatory Matters
• Monitor developments in laws and regulations across Southern Africa, with focus on corporate, commercial, labour, safety, consumer, data privacy, and competition law.
• Assist with compliance programs including ethics, anti-corruption, data protection, and Code of Conduct initiatives.
• Support internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Contribute to updating the compliance risk management plan.
• Provide compliance and ethics training across the organisation.
• Advisory & Business Partnering
• Provide legal advice to Sales, Commercial, Operations, Finance, HR, and other functions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on emerging risks.
• Ensure legal advice is pragmatic, business-oriented, and aligned with Group strategy.
• Act as a legal partner in strategic projects and business development.
• Handle Ethical Alerts in coordination with the Head of Legal.
• Departmental Administration & Knowledge Management
• Maintain departmental records, templates, and precedents.
• Prepare regular legal reports and updates for management.
• Support the monitoring of legal spend and external counsel performance.
• Develop internal training materials, guidance notes, and tools.

Educational Requirements

• Education: LLB, or Bachelor of Laws / Bcom of Laws with LLB degree or equivalent

Experience

• Admitted Attorney (or <3 years post serving Articles of Clerkship at a reputable law firm)
• 2 to 3 years experience in the field of corporate/company law, commercial, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge And Know-how Specific To The Job

• Solid understanding and knowledge of South African laws, regulations, codes and soft laws, including but not limited to Contract law, Damages/Delict law, the Companies Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act, King Reports on Corporate Governance, and the like.
• Solid understanding of legal procedures, notably relating to commercial disputes, alternative dispute resolution or litigious civil matters.
• Solid drafting, reviewing, negotiating and/or settling of legal documents such as contracts, letters, opinions.
• Solid legal research skills including appropriate citation or referencing.
• Knowledge of regulators mandated to monitor the organization’s corporate affairs i.e. B-BBEE Commission, Competition Commission, Information Regulator, CIPC etc.
• Computer literacy.

Other Competencies

• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive
• Managing personal efficiency - manage competing priorities in a challenging environment, minimizing non-value-added complexity or paradox.
• Promoting and Achieving Safety - responsibility to ensure that Safety and Security are seen as imperatives for the Group
• Performance and Responsibility - action to manage all changes or to mitigate the uncertainties occurring as a result of change to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Decision Making - analyze and summarize information including value-added suggestions from others to develop optimal solutions.
• Customer Orientation - recognize and analyze the customers’ needs, expectations and priorities and propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions
• Adaptable - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g. people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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* Admitted Attorney (or <3 years post serving Articles of Clerkship at a reputable law firm)* 2 to 3 years experience in the field of corporate/company law, commercial, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance.* Solid understanding and knowledge of South African laws, regulations, codes and soft laws, including but not limited to Contract law, Damages/Delict law, the Companies Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act, King Reports on Corporate Governance, and the like.* Solid understanding of legal procedures, notably relating to commercial disputes, alternative dispute resolution or litigious civil matters.* Solid drafting, reviewing, negotiating and/or settling of legal documents such as contracts, letters, opinions.* Solid legal research skills including appropriate citation or referencing.* Knowledge of regulators mandated to monitor the organization’s corporate affairs *i.e.* B-BBEE Commission, Competition Commission, Information Regulator, CIPC etc.* Computer literacy.* **Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive*** **Managing personal efficiency - manage competing priorities in a challenging environment, minimizing non-value-added complexity or paradox.*** **Promoting and Achieving Safety - responsibility to ensure that Safety and Security are seen as imperatives for the Group*** **Performance and Responsibility - action to manage all changes or to mitigate the uncertainties occurring as a result of change to achieve the Group's objectives.*** **Decision Making - analyze and summarize information including value-added suggestions from others to develop optimal solutions.*** **Customer Orientation - recognize and analyze the customers’ needs, expectations and priorities and propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions*** **Adaptable - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g. people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.***Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** **!***We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Air Liquide and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. If you wish to report an incident, please contact us via this
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Senior Product Manager: Value-Added Services

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Job Summary
The Senior Product Manager oversees the full lifecycle and commercial performance of value-added products, driving strategic growth and sustainable revenue. They ensure products are market-ready, compliant, and optimized for user value. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with teams across finance, tech, marketing, legal, and operations to deliver impactful product outcomes.

Job Description
The Product Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of a single product or portfolio of products. As part of the growth agenda, this includes the management of the product’s overall commercial performance (Profit & Loss Statement), the product strategy & roadmap together with the associated revenue funnel required to grow the product lines sustainably into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy/ Roadmap Development & Commercialization
• Undertake research on new products, conduct competitor benchmarks, monitor global/local market trends, collaborate with partners to identify product gaps and/or opportunities
• Continuously evaluate emerging industry trends, competitor ecosystems, and potential new collaborations to future-proof the bank’s portfolio.
• Develop the product strategic vision and translate the strategy into new products and/or initiatives on the product roadmap
• Commercialize the products and/or initiatives on the product roadmap
• Maintain a revenue funnel/ pipeline for the entire product portfolio that informs execution/ Book of work prioritization as part of the short and medium-term planning cycles (STP & MTP)

Product Change Execution

• Drive the scheduling, development and launch of new products, and initiatives by working closely with product development, digital, technology, change teams, partners/vendors ensuring that these are managed and delivered on time
• Feed specialized product design and specification requirements into the development process and work closely with analysts and designers to ensure that it has been catered for in the business requirements document and user journey’s
• Lead the NAPA (New and Amended Product Approval) process ensuring that all risk, legal, compliance, fin-crime and regulatory requirements are met
• Develop the Go-to market operationalization and commercialization plan by working in collaboration with pricing, ECM/ campaigns, marketing, communications, front-line and operations teams

Product & Commercial Management

• Manage the product commercial performance (P&L) – cost and revenue and associated Key Value Drivers (KVDs) across the product lifecycle in support of the business's financial ambitions
• Report on the performance of products against the KVDs as part of business review engagements
• Set, interlock and drive KVD / Revenue targets with sales teams and the front-line
• Ensure that all products in market work (i.e. are fully functional across the front and back-end) and are fulfilling the needs of customers
• Constantly seek ways to enhance and optimize product performance by identifying and remediating operational, system, GL breaks, revenue leakages and managing customer complaints as part of voice of customer insights monitoring
• Develop and ensure the implementation of business processes required to support the effective running of the products
• Drive product awareness, maximise penetration and value extraction from the existing product user base in addition to growing the active user base by working in close collaboration with ECM, portfolio management, marketing and communications teams

Partnerships management

• Identify, assess, and onboard new partners across the product ecosystem, including service providers, technology platforms, and distribution channels to expand the product offering.
• Establish clear partnership objectives, commercial models, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with business strategy and long-term value creation.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partners through regular performance reviews, joint business planning, and continuous service optimization to drive mutual growth.
• Develop and negotiate commercial agreements that maximize revenue potential, ensure cost efficiency, and align with the bank’s strategic objectives.
• Monitor partner performance through data-driven insights, identifying opportunities for enhancement, issue resolution, and value extraction from the ecosystem.

Risk Management

• Ensure that products and services are designed and implemented in line with internal risk standards, regulation, Treat Customer Fairly principles to ensure best in class management of Conduct Risk
• Identify strategic and operational product risks, raise necessary risk events and ensure implementation of required risk mitigation strategies working closely with first and second line risk teams
• Ensure a robust third-party risk management framework to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with partners, including operational, financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, and reputational risks.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Competencies:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to translate business needs into actionable product features and requirements.
  • Experience working in Agile product development environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
  • Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering valuable products.
• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
  • Experience in developing, managing, and scaling VAS offerings, such as airtime and data top-ups, bill payments, digital vouchers, loyalty programs, insurance add-ons, and embedded finance solutions.
  • Strong commercial and partnership management expertise, working with merchants, telcos, content providers, and third-party service providers to expand the VAS ecosystem and drive adoption.
  • Understanding of customer behavior, monetization strategies, and ecosystem dynamics for VAS products, ensuring high engagement, retention, and revenue growth through embedded solutions and cross-sell opportunities.
• Technical Skills:
  • Understanding of banking technology stacks and digital banking platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and project management software.
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel,) to track product performance.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic Thinker: Able to define a vision and align it with business goals while keeping an eye on customer needs.
• Collaborative: Works well with a range of stakeholders and teams, fostering cooperation and open communication.
• Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to detail, ensuring product features are delivered with high quality and consistency.
• Adaptable: Can adjust to changing priorities and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

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Overview

VERIMARK IS A RETAIL COMPANY SITUATED IN RANDBURG, THE NORTH OF JOHANNESBURG.IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1977 AND IS RATED THE MARKET LEADER ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. We are A dynamic and fast-growing retail organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and providing high-quality products across multiple locations. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Retail Area Manager to oversee the operations of multiple retail stores within a designated area. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in retail management, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Operational Management:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple retail stores within the designated area.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Monitor and analyze store performance metrics, including sales, profitability, and inventory levels.
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive sales growth and maximize profitability.
  • Conduct regular store visits to assess performance, provide feedback, and address any operational issues.
• 2. Team Leadership and Development:
  • Recruit, train, and develop store managers and retail staff.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance team performance and productivity.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and employee engagement.
  • Set clear performance expectations and goals for store teams and hold them accountable for results.
• 3. Customer Experience:
  • Ensure that each store delivers a superior customer experience by maintaining high standards of service, product knowledge, and visual merchandising.
  • Address customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the overall customer experience and implement appropriate initiatives.
• 4. Financial Management:
  • Develop and manage annual budgets for each store, including sales targets, expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget and take corrective actions as necessary.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies to improve profitability.
• 5. Inventory Management:
  • Oversee inventory management processes, including ordering, receiving, and stock replenishment.
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.
  • Implement inventory control measures to minimize shrinkage and loss.

Qualifications

• Retail Management diploma, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in retail management, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple stores.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of retail operations, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targets and driving business growth.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated area as needed.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
• The Retail Area Manager will report directly to the Business Manager.
• Opportunity for career advancement within the organization based on performance and merit.
• Candidates should submit their application, detailed CV, and most recent payslip to
• Closing Date-26th September 2025

Please note that if you have not had a response from us within 14days after the closing date of this advert, you can deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Business Partner, People & Culture, Personal & Private Banking

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To work independently and provide end-to-end People and Culture value chain business partner support for the Personal & Private Banking portfolio applying specialist knowledge and judgement to resolve complex challenges. To provide business partnering advisory support to business stakeholders within the allocated portfolio/s of responsibility in PPB, giving P&C guidance in support of the overall people experience and business objectives in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Degree in Human Resources Management / Behavioural Science / Social Science.

Experience required

• Minimum 5 -7 years experience in People & Culture, with strong preference to a partnering role.
• Experience within a multinational company working with senior management teams in a complex environment.
• Track record of successfully implementing integrated, effective People & Culture solutions in support of business specific objectives & driving for a sustainable performance in the businesses.
• Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial & social relevance, whilst remaining relevant to the people within the business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the full People & Culture value chain and the interrelationships between components, engaging with various stakeholders to enable an effective ecosystem of partners.
• Provide support to the business in aligning the Business Unit strategy to the broader Business Line and P&C strategy, collaborating with business leader/s to design and plan the communication and implementation thereof.
• Monitor staff movements relative to cost allocation and headcount; track and monitor key people metrics such as overtime, headcount and training spend; highlighting areas of concern at relevant forums.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams regarding workforce planning within work area, confirming compliance with budgetary requirements; contributing to accurate information on costs.
• Create a proactive view of emerging risks in the business area by conducting detailed trend analysis on metrics/indicators; providing a summary view to the business together with potential mitigation plans.
• Engage in the implementation of organisational design and change management initiatives within the portfolio/s to support the successful implementation and acceptance thereof, delivering on the People Promise.
• Identify and analyse appropriate sources of data, to gain insights on People & Culture supporting the strategic drivers of the business and/or people experience.
• Interrogate the appropriate use of data to create insights, through predictive analytics, in order to optimise the solution offering and inform decision making processes.

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