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  • Posted: Sep 22, 2026
    Deadline: Oct 13, 2026
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  • Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise the possibilities on our continent and beyond.

     

    Head: Performance, Data & Transformation

    Job Summary

    • The Head: Performance, Data & Transformation is responsible for establishing and leading the performance, analytics, data, digital, governance and transformation capability for Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES).
    • The role acts as the strategic enabler of the CRES operating model by providing a single source of truth for portfolio performance, data governance, business intelligence, strategy execution, digital transformation, process optimisation and organisational change.
    • The role enables executive decision-making through integrated reporting, advanced analytics and insights while driving the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, operating model changes and continuous improvement across the end-to-end real estate value chain.
    • The role ensures that CRES remains data-driven, digitally enabled, operationally efficient and aligned with enterprise strategy, regulatory expectations and business priorities.

    Job Description

    Key Outputs and Deliverables

    CRES Enterprise Performance Framework

    • Executive performance scorecards
    • Strategic KPI framework
    • Portfolio performance dashboards
    • Monthly and quarterly business reviews
    • Benefits realisation reporting

    Enterprise Data & Analytics

    • CRES data strategy
    • Enterprise real estate information model
    • Data governance framework
    • Portfolio analytics and insights
    • Data quality standards and controls

    Digital & Technology Enablement

    • CRES Digital Strategy
    • Technology roadmaps
    • Digital transformation initiatives
    • Automation and workflow optimisation
    • Smart building and workplace analytics solutions

    Transformation Portfolio

    • Strategic transformation roadmap
    • Change programmes
    • Operating model implementation
    • Process optimisation initiatives
    • Continuous improvement framework

    Governance & Business Management

    • Governance forums and reporting
    • Executive committee packs
    • Business planning processes
    • Risk and control reporting
    • Regulatory information management

    Key Accountabilities

    Enterprise Performance Management

    • Develop and maintain the CRES performance management framework.
    • Define key performance indicators across all CRES portfolios.
    • Establish performance reporting standards and methodologies.
    • Provide executive insights into portfolio performance, cost efficiency, risk exposure and service outcomes.
    • Lead integrated performance reviews and management reporting processes.
    • Monitor strategic plan execution and benefits realisation.

    Accountable for:

    • Enterprise performance scorecards
    • KPI governance
    • Benefits tracking
    • Executive reporting

    Data Strategy, Governance and Information Management

    • Establish the enterprise real estate data strategy.
    • Design and govern the CRES information architecture.
    • Ensure high-quality, trusted and sustainable data across the portfolio.
    • Define data ownership, stewardship and accountability.
    • Implement data governance standards and controls.
    • Maintain a single source of truth for real estate information.

    Accountable for:

    • Data governance
    • Data quality
    • Data architecture
    • Master data management
    • Reporting standards

    Business Intelligence and Analytics

    • Lead the development of advanced analytics capabilities.
    • Deliver portfolio insights and predictive analysis.
    • Provide analytical support for investment and portfolio decisions.
    • Develop dashboards and self-service reporting platforms.

    Generate strategic insights relating to:

    • Portfolio optimisation
    • Occupancy utilisation
    • Workplace performance
    • Capital project delivery
    • Supplier performance
    • Facilities performance
    • Property operating costs

    Accountable for:

    • Business intelligence
    • Predictive analytics
    • Executive insights
    • Enterprise reporting

    Digital Enablement and Transformation

    • Develop and implement the CRES digital roadmap.
    • Drive adoption of digital technologies and automation.
    • Partner with Group Technology to improve system integration and digital capabilities.
    • Lead technology-enabled business transformation programmes.
    • Evaluate emerging property technology (PropTech) solutions.
    • Drive innovation across the real estate value chain.

    Accountable for:

    • Digital strategy
    • Automation
    • Innovation
    • Technology enablement
    • Continuous improvement

    Transformation and Change Leadership

    • Lead the CRES transformation portfolio.
    • Translate strategic objectives into executable programmes.
    • Drive operating model implementation.
    • Establish programme governance and transformation controls.
    • Lead organisational change management activities.
    • Ensure sustainable adoption of new processes and ways of working.

    Accountable for:

    • Transformation delivery
    • Change management
    • Programme governance
    • Benefits realisation

    Governance, Strategy Execution and Business Management

    • Coordinate Annual Business Planning and Strategy processes.
    • Support executive governance forums and leadership teams.
    • Consolidate enterprise reporting and decision support materials.
    • Drive governance maturity across CRES.
    • Coordinate regulatory and audit information requests.
    • Ensure alignment of initiatives across the six CRES portfolios.

    Accountable for:

    • Governance coordination
    • Strategic planning
    • Executive support
    • Decision support
    • Management information

    Leadership Responsibilities

    • Lead and develop a high-performing team.
    • Establish capability frameworks for performance, analytics and transformation resources.
    • Create a culture of data-driven decision making.
    • Promote innovation and continuous improvement.
    • Develop succession pipelines and talent strategies.
    • Drive collaboration across all CRES portfolios and regional teams.

    Stakeholder Management

    Internal

    • Group Head: CRES
    • CFO
    • COO
    • Risk and Compliance
    • Technology & Data
    • Procurement
    • Human Capital
    • Business Unit Executives
    • Regional and Country Leadership

    External

    • Technology vendors
    • Data providers
    • Property technology partners
    • Consulting partners
    • Real estate service providers

    Minimum Requirements

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance or related discipline

    Preferred

    • Postgraduate Degree (MBA, MCom, MSc or equivalent)
    • Change Management certification
    • Project Management certification
    • Data Analytics qualification

    Experience

    • 10-15 years' experience in strategy, performance management, transformation, analytics or business operations.
    • Experience leading enterprise transformation programmes.
    • Experience in data, business intelligence and reporting environments.
    • Experience within Corporate Real Estate, Financial Services, Infrastructure or Operations functions.
    • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
    • Experience operating in a complex, matrix and geographically dispersed environment.

    Technical Skills

    • Corporate Real Estate Analytics
    • Performance Management Frameworks
    • Data Governance
    • Data Visualisation and BI
    • Strategic Planning
    • Transformation Management
    • Change Management
    • Programme Delivery
    • Digital Transformation
    • Portfolio Performance Management
    • Financial Analysis
    • Process Excellence and Lean Methodologies

    Competencies

    Leadership

    • Strategic Thinking
    • Enterprise Leadership
    • Commercial Acumen
    • Executive Influence
    • Decision Making

    Execution

    • Results Orientation
    • Planning and Organising
    • Governance Excellence
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Problem Solving

    Interpersonal

    • Stakeholder Management
    • Communication
    • Collaboration
    • Negotiation
    • Change Leadership

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

    End Date: October 6, 2026

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