Hot Jobs at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Manage the valuations performance of the External Valuation Contractors within the agreed and contracted SLA’s. and TAT. 
• Manage all valuation activities and complaints from clients, stakeholders, and business partners in terms of property values, quality, and service delivery. 
• Provide advice on technical and administration requirements including Building Loans.

Job Description

Stakeholder Management: 

• Actively engage internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Business Performance: 

• Ensure own and team performance against business, efficiency and continuous improvement targets, as well as customer outcomes.
• Be solution driven with regards to Building Loan queries and disputes.

Compliance and Risk Management: 

• Ensure that all team activities are in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards.

Administration: 

• Effectively fulfil all required administrative duties, including tracking and reporting.

Education and Experience: 

Essential 

• Relevant B. Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• Registration as a Professional/Associated Professional Valuer with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession.
• At least 10 years’ experience in building and construction industry and or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in practicing as a professional Valuer without restrictions in the residential and commercial field.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred 

• Hons Bachelor’s Degree in Property Science or Construction Management or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in of ABSA systems or other financial institution.
• At least 3 years’ experience at a managerial level.

Education

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

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Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Small Business key account clients requiring low to medium complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing: a) origination efforts to quire new clients; b) cross-sell to existing client base; c) coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP

Job Description

• Relationship Management: Own the primary relationship with the client by being the client’s main contact point for all corporate and investment banking needs. | Client Solutioning: Take overall accountability for service delivery by setting the rules of engagement for the cross functional team, which includes Transactional Banker, Credit Analyst, Segment Support Client Control Team, Client Service Consultant & Product & Sector teams. | Manager Risk Assessment: Take ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments | : | : | : | : | :

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• As a Lead Product Owner, you will be responsible for translating business needs into specific technical requirements for intelligent /robotics process automation solutions. You will lead a team of business analysts whilst collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including process engineers, programme managers, scrum masters, solution designers, developers as well as business stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact Intelligent Process Automation (RPA) solutions. You will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and the technology team, contributing to the overall Intelligent Process Automation (RPA) vision and strategy within the organisation.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the prime point of contact regarding overall pipeline, development and delivery of Intelligent Process Automation (RPA) solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Define, refine, and manage the product backlog based on business objectives and user needs.
• Lead the continuous exploration process to gather business needs and translate them into features, user stories including defining the benefit hypothesis and acceptance criteria for each epic/feature.
• Interface with program managers as and when required for program budget management, and resources requirements purposes.
• Manage program resources to deliver on the strategic goals of projects, squads, and business as usual initiatives, in accordance with the parameters of budget, quality and timelines
• Work closely with technology teams to guide the development process and ensure successful sprints.
• Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product development life cycle to ensure alignment between business expectations and solutions delivered.
• Play a leadership role in program meetings, including PI planning, and all team ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospective sessions to ensure continuous alignment and buy-in.
• Plan and lead stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.
• Analyse business processes for identification of automation opportunities or expansion of existing automations.
• Explore and evaluate technological advances and innovations in Intelligent Process Automation (RPA) field that could benefit operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or a related field
• 8+ years Banking ⁄ Technology/ Financial Services environment experience
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management field
• Proven experience in agile methodologies i.e. Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile (SAFe), etc.
• Technical RPA background or experience working closely with technology teams
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar project management platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Hybrid working environment.
• Work in a multi–disciplinary and great team environment
• Autonomy to produce excellent results and delight colleagues and customers.
• Excellent Employee Benefits
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

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Job Summary

• Contribute to tactical planning from an operational perspective. Implement and deliver approved operational plans. Accountable for management in terms of: people, process, applied technology, budget.

Job Description

• Business Planning, Business Performance Monitoring & Revenue Generation: Business Planning, Business Performance Monitoring & Revenue Generation | Leading the commercial, sales and service agenda for the branch: Leading the commercial, sales and service agenda for the branch (as part of a broader area); &
• Owning and delivering on all performance targets for the allocated branch (end to end accountability across scorecard
• elements) | Customer Experience and Service: : Proactively manage and build relationships to enhance the Absa Brand in the area as well as | Managing cost & efficiencies: : Apply effective & balanced cost management practices that ensures sales & service
• standards are within benchmark & aligned to best practice | : | : | : | :

Education

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

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Job Summary

• The Post Trade Services function within Global Markets is looking for an analytical, problem solver that understands payments, FX and cross border payments to join the Network Management team. This person must be able to build out relationships with several key internal stakeholders, in addition to external custody providers and correspondent banks. Network Management is responsible for the cash clearing and custody network that supports Absa’s trading, settlement and clearing requirements.

Job Description

• The Post Trade Services (PTS) team plays an important role in supporting business growth, managing risk and the control environment, developing the operating model, and managing change and strategy to build an effective and scalable platform to support successful businesses.

As part of your role, you will:

• Form part of a team that manages operational issues related to the cash clearing and custody network for ABSA Group.
• Analyze Absa’s cross-border payments to ensure that Absa’s cash clearing network is performing optimally.
• Assist in managing projects aimed at optimizing the cash clearing and custody services.
• Monitor the performance of cash clearing initiatives implemented.
• Ensure KYC documentation is updated with Absa’s cash clearing correspondent banks.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on the performance and efficiency of the cash clearing and custody network.
• Onboarding and implementation of new cash clearing and custody providers 

Accountability: Analytical and Project Management (40%)

• Analyze Absa’s cross-border payments to ensure optimal performance of the cash clearing network.
• Assist in managing projects aimed at optimizing cash clearing and custody services.
• Provide revenue insights and monitor the performance of cash clearing initiatives.
• Providing insightful information to enable data lead decision making

Accountability: Operational Management (30%)

• Ensure KYC documentation is updated with Absa’s cash clearing correspondents.
• Engaging with stake holders to address cash clearing issues
• Onboarding and setup of new cash clearing accounts
• Ensure pricing is aligned to terms and conditions

Accountability: Administrative duties (30%).

• Perform regular reconciliations on our account database against Imatch and various internal sub-ledgers
• Maintain an updated standard settlement instruction list
• Completing reporting on various cash clearing key indicators and tracking projects
• Tracking of revenue initiates

Education and Experience Required

• Relevant B-degree in Finance or Accounting or similar
• 3 years experience in Financial Institutions

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)

• Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship management, communication, teamwork and partnership.
• Proactive and positive attitude and desire to make a difference.

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Head of Investor Services Operations.

• This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all operational activities within the Investor Services function. The Head of AIS (Africa Investor Services) Operations will ensure the smooth execution of domestic custody, regional and global custody operations, cash and billing processing, and regulatory reporting. The role is accountable for ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks and internal policies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing leadership and direction to teams handling settlements, corporate actions, data administration, regulatory reporting, and end-to-end transaction monitoring.
• Leading strategic relationship management initiatives, develop and implement operational policies, and drive the execution of high-priority business initiatives.
• Defining, developing, and implementing a forward-looking operational strategy aligned with Investor Services business objectives.
• Leading transformational initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, scalability, resilience, and service delivery, including adopting automation and digital tools.
• Conducting regular reviews of the business environment to identify real and potential risks.
• Designing and implementing risk reduction, mitigation and avoidance measures to address potential or identified risks
• Representing Investor Services on Operational Risk Forums and take responsibility for the execution of risk policies in AIS.
• Developing and maintaining networks within the Absa Group across critical areas, including but not limited to product owners, client coverage, and service.
• Leading, developing, and motivating the Operations team – including responsibility for performance management, development, under-performance, training, assuming reward and recognition, grievance cases, and discipline.
• Appropriately resourcing the team to execute on the strategy by recruiting and attracting talent to the organization.
• Creating a high-performance environment and effective team working.

Send in your CV if you meet the above and below role requirements;

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 7 plus years of Custody experience
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements: PASA, SARB and Strate Rules
• Knowledge and experience in Custody Settlements and Corporate Action processes

Education

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

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Job Summary

• Absa Bank is seeking an experienced Network Security Firewall Engineer to join our Network Services Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls, as well as deep expertise in network security best practices, cloud technologies and automation. This is a critical role in protecting the bank's network infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of security for our clients and internal systems.

Job Description

• Absa Bank is seeking an experienced Network Security Firewall Engineer to join our Network Services Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls, as well as deep expertise in network security best practices, cloud technologies and automation. This is a critical role in protecting the bank's network infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of security for our clients and internal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Firewall Configuration & Management:

• Configure, deploy, and maintain firewalls across the bank’s network infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Review, update, and optimize firewall rule sets to align with security best practices and performance requirements.

Network Security Implementation:

• Implement and manage network security protocols, including VPNs (IPSec, SSL VPN), and other secure communication methods.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and frameworks, including regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and industry best practices.

Incident Response & Troubleshooting:

• Lead and support network security incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Perform network vulnerability assessments, and proactive security audits.
• Collaborate with security teams to identify, prevent, and address potential security threats to the network.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with network engineers, IT support teams, and security teams to implement security controls and resolve complex network security issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation for firewall configurations, network security policies, incident reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and training on network security best practices to internal stakeholders.

Experience Required:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in firewall administration and network security.
• Strong experience with a range of firewall solutions, Fortinet, Pato Alto
• AWS\ Azure Networking

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, and others.
• Proficiency in firewall rule creation, access control lists (ACLs), NAT, and VPN configuration.
• Solid understanding of network security tools such as IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM systems.
• Experience with network security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure,) is a plus.
• Experience in automation and coding (Python)
• Certifications (Preferred but not required):
• Fortinet Professional (Preferred)
• AWS Network and security
• Python
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certifications.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Growth Business key account clients requiring medium to high complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing: 
• origination efforts to quire new clients; 
• cross-sell to existing client base; 
• coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP

Job Description

• Drive Financial Targets: Maintain primary ownership of a portfolio of Growth Account clients, differentiated by the level of complexity of the client base
• Relationship and Service Management: Actively develop strong client relationships. Conduct regular client visits in accordance with the Commercial Growth Account Value Proposition and initiate changes to ABB Product by providing input into product development to better service our clients
• Manage Risk Assessment: Adhere to the bank's policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Take ultimate ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments.
• Collaboration: Constantly seek to improve ways of working by challenging the status quo and supporting an empowering climate within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and providing constructive feedback as required.

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Public Sector Business key account clients requiring high complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing: 
• origination efforts to acquire new clients; 
• cross-sell to existing client base; 
• coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP

Job Description

• Drive Financial Targets: Maintain primary ownership of a portfolio of Growth Account clients, differentiated by the level of complexity of the client base.
• Relationship and Service Management: Actively develop strong client relationships. Conduct regular client visits in accordance with the Commercial Growth Account Value Proposition and initiate changes to ABB Product by providing input into product development to better service our clients.
• Manage Risk Assessment: Adhere to the bank's policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Take ultimate ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments.
• Collaboration: Constantly seek to improve ways of working by challenging the status quo and supporting an empowering climate within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and providing constructive feedback as required.

Education

• National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

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Job Summary

• Provide specialist advise and support for day-to-day work, in order to execute predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

• Stakeholder Management: Actively promote and manage the collaborative engagement of internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, suppliers, clients, service providers, business partners and other Absa entities | Sales Target : Proactively make self-initiated contact with customers in order to deliver against the required sales targets | Customer Engagement: Do activity planning by identifying the clients to be contacted during a particular period. | Compliance and Risk Management: Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards | Manage own broker practice: Ensure that staff members (Broker Assistants an Interns as relevant) have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the practice | : | : | :

Education

• Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• Identifies, evaluates, and executes acquisitions thelp the Group grow or expand its market reach.  Tidentify and engage with new-to-bank Segment Qualifying clients that dnot have an existing banking relationship with Absa; main focus tacquire these clients’ banking business from competitor banks through selling the Bank’s segment value proposition and the secondary ongoing relationship thereafter.
• The role involves a combination of; 
• strategic thinking, 
• financial analysis, 
• due diligence, and 
• negotiation skills
• It is a dynamic position that requires the ability tassess complex financial and business transactions, manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, and oversee the execution of deals ultimately driving business growth through strategic acquisitions and investments

Job Description

Sourcing Acquisition Opportunities:

• Actively seek and identify acquisition targets, which could be non-banked segmented clients with the intention tsecure a primacy relationship that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Use various methods tsource opportunities, such as industry networking, financial databases, market research, and investment brokers.
• Identified potential clients are tbe called and appointments scheduled tengage and win over these clients’ banking business through proper understanding of client’s business operations, and subsequent provision of suitable banking products and services like transactional banking, working capital & debt, global markets and Retail & Business Banking add-on products and services.

Deal Project Management

• Use a Client Service Team (CST) process tappropriately solution the client, i.e. position potential new clients with internal stakeholders like CREDIT, Product Partners, and Support & Operational Services tdemonstrate value and potential revenue benefits that target new clients can bring tAbsa. This will require a deep understanding of the client’s business, and the identification of short and long term value that can be derived from the potential new client.
• Manage all live and active transactions originated with the “banker triteam” by working in or coordinating Client Service Teams (CST) tensure objectives are met and the product / service / solution is of a high quality and is delivered.
• Prepare credit applications and seek approval for facilities
• Executing and implementing approved borrowing facilities, products and services

Due Diligence:

• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, including reviewing financials, legal documents, operational performance, and market position.
• Work with internal teams (legal, financial, tax, etc.) and external advisors (where applicable) tassess risks, opportunities, and synergies in the target company.
• Evaluate potential threats, such as operational inefficiencies or regulatory risks.

Financial Analysis & Valuation:

• Perform detailed financial analysis, including financial modelling, projections, and valuations of the target company or asset.

Deal Structuring:

• Help structure the terms of the acquisition, including the method of payment (cash, stock, debt, or a combination).
• Negotiate the deal structure, ensuring that it aligns with the company's financial and strategic objectives.

Negotiation:

• Negotiate with the target company’s management or owners tsecure favorable terms for the acquisition.
• Work with legal teams tensure that all terms, conditions, and agreements are in place for a smooth transaction.

Risk Management

• Ensure adherence tAbsa-wide compliance and risk policy procedures
• Operate in accordance with Absa’s risk appetite and lending procedures
• Take full ownership in conjunction with the “CA team” of the credit process tenable the    approval of all borrowing facilities sought
• Operations and Compliance
• Actively keep up tdate with all relevant knowledge, legislation and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the effective delivery on the role

Preferred Education 

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, with a major in Financial Accounting.
• A professional qualification i.e. CA(SA), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CIMA will be an added advantage

Preferred Experience

• Typically, 3–7 years of experience in Debt Structuring, Corporate Finance, Business & Investment banking.
• Experience in financial analysis, due diligence, and deal negotiation is crucial.
• A background in a specific industry (e.g., Commercial and Agricultural) can be helpful, depending on the focus of the acquisitions.
• Deep understanding of all business banking products with Risk & Credit experience
• General understanding of financial markets, banking, and relevant banking regulations

Knowledge and Skills 

• Self-starter, can work with minimum supervision and has the ability tengage clients at senior levels
• Strong networking skills with ability tpositively influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mind-set
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-driven
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Innovative, adaptive and completer-finisher approach tproject management

Education

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

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Job Summary

• At Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, we believe that every client, colleague and partner has a story worth investing in. Guided by our brand promise, “Your Story Matters”, we go beyond transactions to shape experiences that empower Africa’s tomorrow, one story at a time. Our commitment is to walk alongside our clients and teams through every challenge and triumph, co-creating solutions that reflect their ambitions and unique journeys.
• As Head of Marketing for Investment Banking, you will lead the strategic marketing agenda for Absa’s Corporate and Investment Banking business, driving brand leadership, market growth, and measurable demand generation. This leadership role requires a visionary leader who can build trusted stakeholder relationships, and translate business priorities into integrated, data-driven marketing strategies that elevate Absa’s profile, deepen client engagement, and deliver tangible ROI. You will inspire a high-performing team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure that every marketing initiative positions Absa as a trusted partner to Africa’s leading corporates and institutions.
• You will lead and inspire a high-performing team, harness market research and insights and blend storytelling to turn insight into measurable demand (ROI) by ensuring every marketing initiative resonates with the evolving needs of corporate clients and delivers tangible business benefits that strengthen Absa’s role as a trusted partner to Africa’s leading corporates and institutions.
• This is a unique opportunity for a visionary marketing leader to shape the future of Investment Banking for CIB at Absa, driving both business impact and client success across Africa.  Success profile will be an individual with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field (postgraduate qualification preferred) and a minimum of 10 years marketing leadership experience in investment or corporate banking, with a proven track record in B2B demand generation and digital marketing. Deep understanding of investment banking products, markets and client segments and ability to effectively craft and drive strategy secures

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Data-Driven Planning 

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking marketing strategy for Investment Banking, aligned to Absa CIB’s business objectives and growth ambitions.
• Translate business priorities and plans into measurable marketing objectives, ensuring clear KPIs and robust ROI tracking.
• Champion the use of analytics, market research, and client insights to inform marketing decisions, segment audiences, and optimize campaign performance.
• Benchmark against industry best practices (e.g. Focus on centralized event planning and compliance) to ensure competitive differentiation
• Client Experience – drive differentiated experiences for clients based on the latest industry benchmarks and technology enhancements
• In partnership with business leads, define and prioritise strategic value propositions to drive business value and growth.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and new/innovative areas of work required for the next level of work.

End-to-End Event & Client Engagement Lifecycle Management   

• Oversee the full lifecycle of high-impact B2B marketing initiatives, from ideation and planning through execution and post-campaign analysis.
• ⁠Development of the customer journey framework and ensuring seamless integration of digital, direct, and experiential marketing channels to maximize client engagement and lead generation.
• ⁠Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data, client feedback, market research and industry trends to refine marketing tactics and messaging.
• Manage risk through contingency planning, compliance audits, and adherence to financial services regulatory standards. 
• Identifying the appropriate marketing channels to drive initiatives and ensure optimal results in support of business objectives.
• Establish KPIs, real-time monitoring systems, and post-campaign debriefs to assess ROI and identify improvement opportunities. 

Stakeholder & Supplier Governance  

• ⁠Build and maintain strong relationships with Investment Banking Leadership, product teams, and client facing colleagues to align marketing with business and commercial priorities.
• Develop strong strategic relationships with business stakeholders to ensure understanding of commercial priorities and requirements
• Manage third-party agencies and suppliers, ensuring delivery excellence, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to Absa’s governance standards.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency and quality across all touchpoints to safeguard and enhance the Absa brand.
• Work and collaborate with colleagues across Africa and International Corridors to integrate and align plans / key messages.

Team Leadership & Development  

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of marketing professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning and high performance.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and knowledge sharing to build a future-ready marketing team.
• ⁠Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and recognize outstanding contributions.
• Coach and mentor team members on how to continuously improve their own productivity and performance.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Marketing (Required)

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Job Summary

• Participate in learning programme/s in order to maximise individual and organisational development benefit/s through the execution of predefined training objectives.

Job Description

• Absa Home loans Collections is dedicated towards offering a learnership opportunity to young individuals that are talented, enthusiastic, and have a deep passion for utilizing technology to empower customers. This one-year Absa Home Loans Learnership program incorporates classroom training and on the job exposure in all aspects of contact with the Bank’s customers.  As a learner, you will be required to demonstrate:
• Strong customer service skills and excellent problem-solving ability
• Organization skills; pay attention to detail and place emphasis on follow-up.
• Furthermore, must be able to demonstrate ability to work well in a team and both listen and communicate effectively.
• Show a high level of professionalism and courteousness. These individuals should work well under pressure
• A Self-starter with hands-on mentality
• Our learnership programme will give you exposure to the Home loans Sales and Service Enablement areas for a period of 12 months. Successful candidates should commit to complete all the academic modules and on- the- job training

Essential Requirements

• Candidate should be aged between 18-30 years
• Applicant must attach detailed CV containing all the relevant contacts and references
• Applicants should include copies of their certificates, identity card and proof of address
• Candidate must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident
• A completed Degree/or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• Applicant should be proficient in English
• Applicant must not be employed
• Applicant must not be registered with any other learnership at the time of making application
• Applicant must not be registered with any other learning institute, and or currently studying.
• Candidate should be computer literate
• Applicant should be a team player and self-motivated person
• Candidate should be flexible and demonstrate willingness to learn and work

Duration

• This is a 12 months only learnership programme
• Every candidate must be available for the full 12 months programme in order to graduate
• Completion of Learnership
• Upon completion of the learnership, each qualified candidate will be given a level 5 NQF Certificate in Banking.
• Receive continuous mentoring and training to support your personal and professional development
•  Stipend
• Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the learnership duration.
• Recruitment process and risk check requirements:
• Complete online occupational assessments
• No criminal record
• No false documentation
• References with previous employers
• Clear credit score
• No registered employee dismissal
• If you are looking to forge a career with one of the leading banking groups in Africa and work closely with our customers in an environment that values its people, apply today.

Education

• Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Education

• GET Certificate: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• The objective of the Investment Specialist is to be a specialist partner to the adviser’s business in the area of Advice and Investments. Furthermore, to empower and influence advisers through specialized knowledge to enable them to give superior service and add value to clients and Advice and Investments.

Job Description

Relationship Management:

• To build and maintain meaningful relationships with advisers, AIFA Regional Managers, branch staff and relationship managers in the Private Banking, Business Banking and Everyday Banking space.
• To act as a liaison between Absa Investment Management Services (AIMS), Glacier and the adviser.
• Bi Annual ISPOS surveys to be conducted.
• Intermediary engagements and development.
• IPSOS Survey.

Target Achievement:

• To assist the adviser to put strategies in place to achieve AIMS and Glacier net flow targets, commission targets, AUM/AUA growth targets.
• Business volumes and growth.

Practice Management:

• To analyze the adviser’s book to identify cross selling and upselling opportunities.
• Practice Management.
• Business Plans.
• Campaign management.
• To ensure that advisers understand our advice philosophy.
• To assist advisors to increase needs met growth in Relationship Banking and Everyday Banking(Strategic Initiative).

Training & Product Knowledge:

• To train advisers and their staff on Retained and Transferred Lisp products, systems, and processes.
• To ensure that advisers understand the business investment philosophy, house solutions and funds.
• To keep abreast of the markets and investment domain by reading relevant material.
• To source information on competitors as a way of gaining competitive advantage.
• To update the adviser on all process changes.
• To update the adviser on any product enhancements including pricing.
• To engage branch staff by doing branch presentations on investment principles.
• To encourage Digital and online adoption.
• Quantity and quality of adviser visits, product positions seminars/engagements and product related training and conduct Quarterly Investment specialist knowledge assessments.
• Quantity and quality of adviser visits, product positions seminars/engagements and product related training.
• Knowledge Assessment of Broker Consultants; and
• Digital and online adoption and support.

Sales Support:

• To act as a liaison between the Aims/Glacier Investment Cluster, product manufactures and the adviser force.
• To support the AIFA RM with their sales initiatives.
• To provide support on tools and information that will assist the adviser in selling Investment products.
• To improve service delivery to the adviser by escalating and resolving relevant queries.
• To Facilitate client transfers to the Investment platforms of Glacier.

Collaboration:

• To engage with Absa Investment Management Services and Glacier stakeholders and provide input on product enhancements.
• To work together with the Legal and Advisory Specialist and the Risk Specialist to close business opportunities and retain clients.
• To collaborate with the AIFA RM to coordinate campaigns and competitions in the regions.
• To document a formalized Service Level Agreement with advisors and RM’s.
• To support regional and national campaigns and competitions.

Education and Experience Required:

• Diploma/NQF Level 5 and or other Professional qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the investment industry.  
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning will be advantageous.

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• To provide defined end-to-end relationship management services with stakeholders in respect of Trusts, which include Inter vivos Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, Curatorships, Policy Trusts, Road Accident Fund Trusts and Medical Claims Trusts, to ensure the retention of existing clients, as well as to secure new sources of business and accumulation of assets under management from these sources.

Job Description

Accountability:  Stakeholder Management and Customer Service 

• Build strong relationships with existing book of business sources (attorneys, private clients, insurance institutions, Road Accident Fund and the Department of Health).
• Build and secure new relationships with business sources (attorneys, private clients, insurance institutions, Road Accident Fund and the Department of Health).
• Build strong relationships with the stakeholders, Master of the High Court, Road Accident Fund, Department of Health, South African Revenue Services, and other relevant institutions. 
• Build strong relationships with various delivery channels (AIFA, IFAs, Wealth etc.). 
• Effectively communicate developments within areas of activity to all relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with various Business Unit Heads within Absa Group.
• Liaise with Absa Trust Legal and Compliance to ensure alignment within Absa Trust in the areas of technical legal and compliance matters.
• Deal (telephonically, electronically, written communication, correspondence, and face-to-face) with clients internally and externally on a professional basis to ensure a high customer service standard. 
• Resolve customer complaints within agreed timelines. 

Accountability:  Advisory Services

• Provide technical training in the specialized area of Trust Services and ensure transfer of skills to the administrative staff.
• Provide technical support to all relevant stakeholders. 
• To consult directly with clients regarding current and future client value propositions in respect of Trust Services.
• To provide expert inputs as required in strategic projects / initiatives, forming a key part of the Trust Services offering. 

Accountability:  Generation of Assets Under Management / Administration 

• Ensure individual annual targets are met in line with the scorecards (new business, existing business and clients).

Accountability:  Marketing and Awareness

• Design marketing material and relating collateral in respect of Trusts Services in collaboration with Regional Managers and General Manager: Trust Services. 
• Plan and arrange marketing events and seminars in collaboration with the A&I marketing team, the Regional Managers and the General Manager: Trust Services.
• Promote and drive the awareness of Trust Services offering in the industry or market by making use of all the promotional and marketing material relating to Trust Services and by presenting the concept to the selected clients at special events and seminars. 

Accountability: Compliance

• Adhere to ABSA compliance requirements and industry related legislations in order to maintain a high standard of service. 
• Adhere to business processes and controls practice; non-adherence may lead to disciplinary actions.
• Complete all compulsory compliance and legislation training within the required timeframes as prescribed by Absa Risk.
• Adhere to risk and compliance policies in terms of Environmental Health and Safety, Information Security, Records Management and Money Laundering, Sanctions etc. 

Experience

• 3 years' experience in the Fiduciary Industry or Legal Fraternity Equivalent.
• 3 years' experience in the Sales and Marketing industry or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in Business Development in Trusts, which include Road Accident Fund Trusts and Medical Claims Trusts.
• Additional: One year experience in managing people.

Qualifications

• B-degree in Law (B Proc/B Juris/LLB)
• BCom Degree in Financial Planning, BCom Law, BCom Equivalent.
• NQF5 qualification or higher
• Additional: Certificate in Trust and Estate administration or Tax Law

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law (Required)

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Job Summary

• To provide financial leadership and support to the business. Provide guidance from a financial perspective to the business around the developing and measurement of businesses strategic goals. Drive operational understanding of the financial impact of decisions made. Drive the businesses financial objectives by providing accurate value-added financial management information and analysis.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Accountability: Financial Leadership and Support to business 

• Provide direction to the business executive committee (exco) based on analytical review of the Business Performance within their Strategic Investment portfolio and an understanding of key business drivers
• Provide clear direction to the exco on what the business requirements and imperatives are by translating current business performance into actionable business objectives aimed and driving and improving performance.
• Participate as an active member of the Executive Committee of the business
• Translate functional strategy into meaningful operational targets for the book of work for the business unit under management. Ensure that the focus areas are disseminated to all levels in the business unit
• Represent the business at a strategic investment functional level and negotiate and secure the budget and plans for the business unit and together with the Business ME take accountability to ensure the delivery on the promised project delivery.
• Negotiate with the various stakeholders on the targets set and drive the overall achievement of SI objectives in the business unit through the performance management function within the required business parameters.
• Drive change proactively aimed at continuous improvement in all areas of the business.
• Understand the requirements and mechanics of the planned project delivery in line with cash availability and benefit delivery. Support the business with the determination of the optimal usage of cash, working within the constraints laid down the strategic investment framework.
• Understand the requirements of productivity and help the business implement the principles and measurement capabilities to execute accordingly.

Accountability: People Management 

• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching in the Team
• Motivate team and assist in implementing measures to proactively manage people development within CFM.
• Motivate team members through coaching and mentoring them to perform optimally around the vision and values, create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business and ensure that they strive to deliver optimally.

Accountability: Risk Management 

• Act as sponsor for the function’s Risk Management Control Framework and manage and ensure compliance of the relevant policies from a financial perspective.
• Implement areas identified in the review of audit issue/findings logs and ensure adequate attention is given to closure within the agreed timelines.
• Assist and facilitate compliance related requests in relation to critical processes within the functions.
• Review, contribute to and approve training to functions on an annual basis covering all aspects of the CFM processes.

Accountability: Financial management and Business Partnering 

• Working with business unit heads define the cost center structures and rollup/ consolidation to effectively manage the businesses performance.
• Work with business unit heads to determine their performance reporting (financial and non-financial) needs and agree deliverables on an annual basis
• Define and instruct team on the formatting of management reports and contract with system developers and data providers to develop the reports
• Ensure "one version of the truth" for all reporting and that management reporting reconciles/agrees to reports produced within other areas of the business
• Review the variance analyses for the different business units as prepared by the team and discuss major variances, on the cost and income sides, with business unit heads to gain and understanding of the reasons
• Review quality of and provide input into the functional Exco pack (as compiled by the function) with a focus on the variances, reasons for variances and overall business performance of the function.
• Review transfer pricing arrangements in place for group functions charging to the clusters. On a monthly basis review reports to ensure that the charges processed are accurate and address concerns directly with the finance teams from other areas
• Lead investigations into cost saving initiatives and make comprehensive recommendations to the function.
• On request from project/change teams, provide input and support during the development of business case financials for new projects or initiatives

Accountability: Financial forecasting

• Working with the functional team, participate in the forecasting and scenario planning processes by providing a view on the financial impact on the function of changing internal financial strategies
• Advise functional decision makers on the process and requirements during the MTP (Medium Term Planning), STP (Short-term/budget planning) and RAF (Revised Annual Forecast) cycles. Ensure that their commitment and thorough input is obtained for these activities and support them with translating strategy into financial objectives on request
• Manage and review the consolidated financial plans generated by MTP, STP and RAF prepared by the team and quality check the consolidations prior to recommending approval to the functional heads.

Role/Person Specification

Education and Experience Required

• NQF Level 7: Honours/Masters Degree
• CA(SA) or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• At least 5 years general management experience in a banking finance environment
• At least 3 years experience in successful performance management
• At least 3 years experience as a proactive change agent
• Experience in a Leadership role
• Exposure to dealing with Key stakeholders & Senior Management

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Banking regulation (Expert)
• Writing & reporting (Advanced)
• Presentation skills (Advanced)
• Understanding of systems used (Advanced)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Knowledge of business continuity and contingency (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Excellent organisational skills (Advanced)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Strong performance management and coaching skills (Advanced)
• Ability to think creatively (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)
• Good understanding of the policies and strategies (Advanced)
• Understanding of Banking operating structures (Advanced)
• Change management (Advanced)

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education

• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

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Job Summary

• Provide superior, seamless customer experience and offering suitable solutions to meet client needs. Utilise technology and leverage the virtual omni-channel environment, to deliver service in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Perform banking duties and oversee the financial activities for business and individual customers.

Job Description

• Income Growth and Financial Targets: Ensure a deep understanding of client's working capital cycle and business needs to provide appropriate solutions. Drive achievement of targets as per individual scorecard.   
• Customer Focus: Proactively drive acquisition and cross-sell initiatives through re-engagement processes. Ensure service and complaints resolution are within acceptable service level agreements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards.  
• Collaboration: Constantly seek to improve ways of working by challenging the status quo and supporting an empowering climate within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and providing constructive feedback as required.

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Small Business key account clients requiring low to medium complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing: a) origination efforts to quire new clients; b) cross-sell to existing client base; c) coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP

Job Description

• Relationship Management: Own the primary relationship with the client by being the client’s main contact point for all corporate and investment banking needs. | Client Solutioning: Take overall accountability for service delivery by setting the rules of engagement for the cross functional team, which includes Transactional Banker, Credit Analyst, Segment Support Client Control Team, Client Service Consultant & Product & Sector teams. | Manager Risk Assessment: Take ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments | : | : | : | : | :

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• The incumbent of the role is accountable for providing leadership, strategic direction, co-ordination, oversight and development.
• The role is accountable for supporting the development of strategy, translating this into plans for execution for the respective areas, driving operational implementation, fostering a culture of operational excellence and adoption with specific performance measures and control systems.

Job Description

• The incumbent is accountable for effective management of fraud risks, mitigation strategies, risk management and governance frameworks ensuring that fraud losses remain within the set fraud risk appetite including adoption of best practice methodologies. Leadership and management of sustainable policies, systems and procedures. 
• Furthermore, the role evaluates, reviews, and reports on risk types across the portfolio. This includes identification of potential fraud trends, threats and Modus Operandi. The role delivers the required operational risk and regulatory reporting.
• The role is responsible for financial management and budgeting as well manages stakeholder relationships across the bank and externally where required. The role provides leadership guidance to the teams as well as acts as a technical subject matter expert for the area, helping to solution complex cases.  

Education

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

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Job Summary

• To support the credit risk process through carrying out comprehensive and quality credit risk functions within the credit lifecycle to create shared growth within the boundaries of internal policies and external regulations for Resources and Project Finance clients
• This credit analyst role involves managing a portfolio of Corporate clients from a credit risk perspective and requires active stakeholder engagement.  
• The role also involves carrying out comprehensive and quality credit assessments and analysis on potential and existing clients within the portfolio to enhance the decision making process in determining the Bank's appetite to extend and maintain credit to these clients. To work within existing credit policies to structure appropriate bankable solutions for the client and manage all other credit related issues for a portfolio of clients.

Job Description

• Risk Management: To conduct quality credit risk assessments and reviews, Proactively manage credit risks associated with clients, Develop data driven strategies, facilitate the credit sanctioning process to ensure responsible risk decisions | Data and Systems Management: To produce and analyse relevant management information and insights management | Governance: Ensure the bank's credit, philosophy and all relevant legislation is adhered to |

Risk Management:

To conduct quality credit risk assessments and reviews and proactively manage credit risks associated with clients across the Resources and Project Finance. Key accountabilities include:

• Conduct research on the industry in which the client operates to understand the industries overall profitability, industry trends and client's market standing relative to its competitors.
• Conduct assessment of the risks and potential mitigating factors impacting on a client.
• Perform robust financial and non-financial analysis on the client that supports the review of facilities or new funding proposals.
• Make use of clients' historical data for example, financial statements to forecast the clients’ potential growth and sustainability. Conduct a sensitivity/scenario analysis to determine the impact that a change in, for example the economy, political situation, consumer demand etc will have on the clients’ financial health.
• Compile a proposal which summarises, the clients’ background and needs, the research findings and the final recommendation on which credit lending solution is best for the client, for the Credit Manager to approve in the interim and escalate further for the necessary approval.
• Facilitate the credit sanctioning process by responding to sanctioned enquiries and/or attending all relevant Credit Committee meetings in order to present and sponsor credit applications that have been submitted under your signature.
• Compile reviews, amendments and new applications to the appropriate lending authorities. Monitor the client performance on a continuous basis, in addition to performing annual reviews of clients, to ensure early detection of a client's business or operating environment.

Governance and controls:

• Ensure that the Bank's credit policies, philosophy and all relevant legislation are fully complied with at all times and that any policy breaches have been suitably addressed and mitigated against.
• Ongoing credit portfolio monitoring and maintenance of Group Risk Appetite.
• Ensure that all covenants are measured and reported during the review or new credit application process and that all changes to covenants are reported to the transaction management team.

Data and Systems Management:

• To produce relevant management information and manage exposures including the maintenance of relevant systems.
• Drive capital efficiencies through ensuring that the key credit metrics , limits and review dates are correctly captured on the Bank's credit systems a

Business Enablement:

• Provide solution driven support to business to facilitate growth initiatives, whilst maintaining a healthy balance between risk and reward.    
• Participate and add value to business committees where required . 
• Communicate and interact regularly and proactively with business stakeholders while providing insights on risk trends and providing clear risk appetite guidance.

Education

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