Head: Renewable Energy at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Continue the growth of Renewable Energy within Relationship Banking (RB) and establish new value propositions. Develop and continuously refine the Relationship Banking Renewable Energy strategy to position Absa as a market leader in Renewable Energy, providing thought leadership to the team of champion’s, maximizing long term value and ensuring optimization of opportunities. Oversee the implementation and execution of the Renewable Energy strategy by leveraging and coordinating the capabilities that reside group-wide.

Job Description

Accountability:  Business Management

• Ensure a climate of collaboration between all businesses supporting Renewable Energy (Product, Finance, Marketing, Communications, MI, Customer, Risk, Compliance, Fraud, Pricing, IT, Credit).
• Adequately resource team to achieve the strategic goal.
• Manage targets and take accountability for the overall achievement of performance objectives in the business area.
• Identify and consciously review the priority Renewable Energy concepts to focus the efforts of Relationship Banking to gain market share within the highest value portion of the industry.

Accountability: Strategy and Planning

• Formulation of, with the guidance of Commercial Modelling, RB Renewable Energy strategy aligned to RB strategy.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction to RBB Renewable Energy team and stakeholders across the Absa Group.
• Ensure that a climate of collaboration between all regions and Renewable Energy Champions within RB Renewable Energy.
• Develop and implement a sales and ways of work strategy for key Solar PV Installers and other industry experts and strategic partners.

Accountability:  Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Provide thought leadership on Renewable Energy and the need for new or advanced models for credit risk measurements and lending standards.
• Proactively develop, maintain and expand long term relationships with all relevant role players, internally and externally.
• Create a network of external alliances and business partners to optimise opportunities for RB Renewable Energy.

Accountability:  Leadership and People Management

• Lead a team to achieve excellent operational results through continuous people development and mentoring activities.
• Ensure the development of a high-performing team through embedding formal Performance Development and informal coaching.
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for the team members using the formal Talent Management process for identified talent and an informal process for remaining roles.
• With the support from the HR Business Partner, interview and recruit direct reports.

Education

• Bachelor Honours Degree: Business Management (Required), Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)