Executive – SME Central Region at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

End Date: May 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and execute the regional SME strategy aligned to Business Banking and Group objectives
• Drive top‑line growth, portfolio quality, and profitability across the SME segment
• Build, grow, and retain strong SME client relationships through a client‑centric value proposition
• Provide inspirational leadership to regional SME teams, creating a culture of accountability, performance, and inclusion
• Leverage cross‑functional partnerships across Credit, Risk, Product, Operations, and Coverage teams to deliver seamless client outcomes
• Translate strategy into clear, measurable commercial outcomes, tracking performance rigorously against agreed targets

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a bold and credible commercial banking leader with:

• Proven experience in SME or Business Banking, ideally with regional or segment leadership exposure
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including full P&L ownership
• Demonstrated ability to convert strategy into sustained execution and results
• Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing capability across complex, matrixed environments
• A leadership style that is values‑led, people‑centric, and performance‑driven
• This role offers the opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of the SME franchise in the Central Region, while making a meaningful impact on entrepreneurship, employment, and economic inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Honours Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and
• Management Studies (Required); an MBA highly preferred
• At least 15 years’ experience in financial services in a commercial sales role with at least 5 years’ experience at an Executive level managing large teams to achieve financial and customer outcomes.