Senior Specialist: Business Enablement at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To provide specialist advice and support in the development and implementation of business enablement planning, service delivery processes, methods and techniques; enabling the provision of well-researched information to inform organisational decision making.

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Enablement Specialist to drive strategic planning and execution across our business units. This role will play a critical part in transforming strategy into actionable plans, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring seamless delivery of business initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with strong execution skills and a passion for optimizing ways of work, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Articulation

• Create, communicate, and refine long-term, medium-term, and short-term business strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Strategy Decomposition & Delivery Planning

• Break down overarching strategies into incremental, manageable delivery streams that facilitate clear milestones and accountability.

Integrated Planning & Dependency Management

• Coordinate and align planning efforts across multiple Business Units (BUs), managing dependencies and ensuring synchronized execution.

Progress Tracking & Issue Resolution

• Monitor project progress, identify risks and blockers, drive resolution efforts, and maintain transparent reporting.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare and present regular reports and updates for executive forums including ITC, IT Executive Committee (ExCo), and ESPO ExCo on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Business Case Development & Benefits Tracking

• Lead the formulation of business cases for initiatives and track benefits realization to ensure value delivery.

Optimization of Ways of Working

• Continuously evaluate and improve delivery cadence and operational efficiency across teams to optimize productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in strategic planning, business enablement, or program management roles.
• Strong ability to translate high-level strategies into detailed execution plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior executives.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex cross-BU dependencies.
• Experience in preparing executive-level reports and business cases.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on risk management and benefits realization.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk and Issue Management
• Effective Communication
• Business Acumen
• Process Improvement
• Reporting and Data Analysis

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)