Manager: Channel Image at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To ensure that a cohesive visual brand image is maintained throughout all physical points of presence within the principles of sustainability and the overall Nedbank strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Improve client experience by understanding strategy and delivering optimal designs and image.
• Interpret and internalise the Nedbank strategies by reading and interpreting the Nedbank strategies; discussing and clarifying strategic intent from the various stakeholders
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships by identifying needs; regular communication; agreeing on processes and delivering on the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Create cost conscious designs by delivering value engineered and sustainable design and image solutions; reducing time to market and continuously improving the processes.
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Deliver professional architectural services by providing and applying professional knowledge and maintaining design and image standards; specifications and compliance.
• Build trusting working relationships by effective communication; regular meetings; writing and presenting business proposals; engaging; consulting and challenging each other (accountability)..
• Develop conceptual layouts of the physical points of presence by interpreting the Nedbank brand manuals; identifying the key aspects to be incorporated into the physical design; drawing conceptual drawings presenting and obtaining sign off in the design forum.
• Manage the blueprints for points of presence by interpreting business intent per point of presence and creating / maintaining a blueprint in drawings of the ideal point of presence.
• Manage the specifications for all the components applied to the build/ installation of points of presence by identifying and specifying the materials for all components for the points of presence; developing detailed drawings for shop fitting and joinery; developing specifications for furniture;  Sanware and electrical fittings and developing and maintaining a build manual and tenant criteria document.
• Ensure compliance by adhering to Local Council regulations; SANS 10400; Corporate Image Compliance (Kit of parts and Blue print); industry specification standards; policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the efficiency of implemented designs and identify improvements by conducting site inspections evaluating efficiency of designs; evaluating stakeholders' feedback and recommending improvements.
• Assess the life cycle durability of materials and components by analysing the Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 5  years commercial / retail interior architecture experience
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Revit and AutoCAD a must
• Photoshop  would be an advantage

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Interior Architecture
• Masters degree in Interior Architecture (M Int Prof )
• Green Council accredited (AP Interiors Accredited) or SACAP (South African Council for Architectural Profession) Registration

Type of Exposure

• A creative eye and attention to detail.
• Ability to focus on the detail and big picture simultaneously to craft cohesive spaces.
• Sketching ability, design and 3-D presentation 　skills.
• Ensuring the accuracy of designs and construction drawings
• Identifying trends,　 to stay relevant and in-demand.
• Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem.
• Challenging the status quo with a view to improving the environment or peoples understanding
• Superior communication skills to effectively communicate your vision
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple design projects
• Knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Engaging with local authorities and external consultants
• Adoption and promotion of agile work practices.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business Acumen
• Business terms and definitions
• Communication Strategies
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge