Job Openings at Nedbank

Job Purpose

Nedbank is seeking dynamic and ambitious graduates to join our Business Manager Graduate: Agric/Commercial Banking Programme. This programme is designed to develop future leaders in the banking industry by providing comprehensive training, exposure to various business functions, and hands-on experience in managing commercial client portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Acquire new commercial clients with annual turnovers between R30m and R1b through strategic prospecting and networking, driving market share growth.
• Serve as trusted advisors to clients in specialized industries (e.g., Agriculture, Franchise, Fintech, Manufacturing) by continuously developing professionally and enhancing personal skills.
• Stay informed about the latest economic trends and developments (e.g., green energy, sustainable agriculture) and leverage this knowledge to add value to client engagements and identify opportunities.
• Identify acquisition opportunities through effective ecosystem analysis, unlocking value within the value chain.
• Generate revenue by implementing proactive cross-sell strategies, utilizing specialized industry and banking knowledge, and managing key internal stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct in-depth financial needs analyses to identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities aligned with business goals.
• Perform regular portfolio reviews with clients to identify and unlock value-added opportunities that contribute to client retention.
• Engage proactively with clients, adding value through tailored financial solutions.
• Develop and execute a client engagement plan to ensure frequent interactions with all clients, aligning with Nedbank’s growth objectives.
• Build trusting relationships through regular interactions with key decision-makers within the allocated business portfolio.
• Earn client trust by being a reliable financial partner, providing advice, and offering honest, consistent feedback on financial requests.
• Act as a key interface for clients to the bank by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the bank’s products, services, and solutions, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate client interaction feedback to internal stakeholders to address actionable items and take corrective action where necessary.
• Recommend tailor-made solutions to meet clients’ needs by gaining an intimate understanding of their business and consulting with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage all business risks and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and the bank’s internal policies and procedures.
• Partner with the credit manager to manage the credit risk of the portfolio and minimize potential impairment risk.
• Prepare and present large and complex credit applications, incorporating specialized industry knowledge and core banking principles.
• Support the digitization of clients in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution dynamics.
• Drive client awareness and solutions for sustainable development goals in line with Nedbank’s purpose

Qualifications

• Must have completed an NQF Level 8 in BCom Agriculture Economics (HONS) or BSC Agriculture (HONS).
• Candidates must hold an honors degree in Agriculture with average score of 60% or above.

Type of Exposure 

• Conducting root cause analysis
• Analyzing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
• Developing ways to minimize risks
• Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
• Interacting with diverse people
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Interacting with various levels of management
• Managing multiple project
• Working within a team

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Communication strategies
• Negotiation
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• General Systems and software knowledge
• Interpretation of Financial Information
• Industry Specific Trends and Knowledge (i.e. Agri; Franchise; Fintech, Manufacturing)
• General Regulatory Knowledge
• Basic Knowledge of the preparation and presentation of credit applications aligned with credit risk assessment and asset pricing principles
• Business terms and definitions

Closing Date- 17 December 2025

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Job Purpose

• Nedbank is seeking dynamic and ambitious graduates to join our Business Manager Graduate: Commercial Banking Programme. This programme is designed to develop future leaders in the banking industry by providing comprehensive training, exposure to various business functions, and hands-on experience in managing commercial client portfolios.

Job Responsibilities

By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Acquire new commercial clients with annual turnover of between R30m - R1b through a process of prospecting and networking to achieve market share growth aspirations.
• Be a trusted advisor to commercial clients in specialised industries through continuous professional development; exposure, experience, and personal up-skilling.
• Stay abreast with latest economic trends and developments (i.e., green energy and sustainable agriculture) and applying this knowledge by adding value to client engagements and identifying opportunities to the greater benefit of Nedbank.
• Identify and generate revenue through proactive cross sell strategies by applying specialised Industry and Banking knowledge, managing key internal stakeholder relationships, and executing opportunities. 
• Perform in depth financial needs analysis to identify cross sell and up sell opportunities in line with business goals.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with clients to identify and unlock value add opportunities that contribute to client retention.
• Be proactive in client interaction by adding value through financial solutioning.
• Establish and execute a client engagement plan to ensure all clients are interacted with frequently in line with Nedbank's growth objectives. 
• Build trusting relationships through regular interactions with key decision makers within the businesses that forms part of the allocated Business portfolio. 
• Earn client trust by being a trusted financial partner and by giving advice and honest constant feedback regarding financial requests.
• Provide a key interface for the client to the bank by having sound knowledge of the bank's products; services and solutions and by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate visitation feedback to internal stakeholders after client interaction to address actionable items and/ or take corrective action where applicable. 
• Recommend tailor-made solutions to meet the client's needs by gaining an intimate understanding of the client's business and business environment, and by consulting with relevant stakeholders. 
• Manage all business risks and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and bank's internal policies and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliances, and taking corrective action. 
• Partner with credit manager to manage credit risk of portfolio to minimize potential impairment risk.
• Prepare and present large and complex credit applications consisting of multiple entities and shareholders and by incorporating specialised Industry knowledge and core Banking principles, including the pricing motivation of assets.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to support the digitization of clients in line with the 4th Industrial revolution dynamics.
• Drive client awareness and solution for sustainable development goals in line with the Nedbank purpose.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 or Higher in a Finance or Accounting related fields.
• Candidates must hold a degree in Finance or Accounting with average score of 60% or above

Type of Exposure 

• Conducting root cause analysis
• Analyzing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
• Developing ways to minimize risks
• Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
• Interacting with diverse people
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Interacting with various levels of management
• Managing multiple project
• Working within a team

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Communication strategies
• Negotiation
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• General Systems and software knowledge
• Interpretation of Financial Information
• Industry Specific Trends and Knowledge (i.e. Agri; Franchise; Fintech, Manufacturing)
• General Regulatory Knowledge
• Basic Knowledge of the preparation and presentation of credit applications aligned with credit risk assessment and asset pricing principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Business writing

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Judgement
• Problem Analysis
• Decisiveness
• Numerical analysis
• Commercial awareness 

Closing Date- 17 December 2025

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Job Purpose

• The Import Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of Import Bills for Collection and Import Letters of Credit. This role ensures compliance with international trade regulations, facilitates smooth transaction execution, and mitigates financial risks associated with international transactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Documentation Management:
• Transaction Coordination:
• Compliance and Risk Management:

Customer Service:

• Prepare, verify, and process import documentation, including Bills for Collection and Letters of Credit.
• Ensure all documents comply with international trade regulations and client requirements.
• Coordinate with banks, clients, and internal departments to facilitate the processing of Letters of Credit and Bills for Collection.
• Monitor the status of import transactions and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
• Ensure all controls are adhered to.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to import transactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, banks, and other stakeholders. 

Requriements

• Successfully completed NQF Level 6 or Higher in Finance, Banking, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Trade, specifically dealing with Bills for Collection and Letters of Credit

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business terms and definitions
• Data analysis
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Product Knowledge
• Relevant system knowledge
• Governance, risk and controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work

Closing Date  -  11 December 2025

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Job Purpose

• To deliver banking solutions to clients by understanding their business and needs through relationship management to achieve Nedbanks strategy to be the most admired bank.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver banking solutions that meet client needs through understanding of client's business and needs through relationship management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk parameters by managing client relationships according to credit principles
• Improve results by tracking and analysing financial reports against agreed measures.  
• Understand clients business and needs through proactive client relationship management according to portfolio mandate.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders through communication and networking as determined by client needs.
• Collaborate with third parties by engaging with them as guided by requirements of solutions delivered to clients.
• Complete tasks through planning and reviewing against set targets.
• Manage resources (time, processes and support teams) to optimize value against client expectations.
• Comply with risk standards,policies and procedures through training and development as required by group complianceframework
• Research and analyse information by using problem solving techniques to propose solutions for work challenges.
• 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.  
• 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).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• NQF Level 6 or Higher in a Financial or Business-related field essential
• Post-Grad Degree in Financial/Business Management is an advantage
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport is essential

Minimum Experience Level

• 2-5 years' Relationship management experience in the financial sector 
• 2-3 years’ experience in Business Acquisition essential
• Experience in a Sales and Deal Origination related to a Corporate Client Portfolio within a Banking / Financial Services environment would be advantageous

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business Acumen
• Business principles
• Business writing
• Communication Strategies
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Nedbank policies and procedures
• Nedbank vision and strategy
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Decision-making process
• Nedbank culture
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Energy
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Managing Work
• Sales Disposition
• Sustaining Customer Satisfaction

09 December 2025

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Job Purpose

• Use the  automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement and execute on re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the solution, whilst aligning to the prescribed enterprise quality practices and standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and foster deep relationship with Peers, Subject Matter Experts, Developers, Product Owner and other Stakeholders through transparent communication which align to the Nedbank Values.  
• Design, develop, and execute automated test solutions using enterprise test kits and frameworks.
• Collaborate with QA Leads, Developers, Architects, and Product Owners to meet client expectations.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Integrate automation into DevOps pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Log and manage defects, perform root cause analysis, and report testing status daily.
• Contribute to technical capability improvements within the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and apply innovative solutions within the Nedbank ecosystem.
• Discuss the low level design and functional requirements with the QA Lead, Application/Solution Architect to understand the approach to test automation.    

People Specification

Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Advanced Diploma/National First Degree in IT or related field. (NQF 7)
• Preferred Qualification: BSc (IT) or BComm (IT)
• Certification: ISTQB Advanced (required - non negotiable), Agile & DevOps Bootcamp training.

Minimum Experience Level

3–6 years in test automation, analysis, and design; Agile delivery; TDD/BDD; DevOps pipelines.

• Technical Skills
  •    Development languages: Java, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
  •    Mobile Test Automation.
  •    SOAP & RESTful services.
  •    Testing tools/frameworks: Selenium, Appium, RestAssured, Karate, JMeter, Jira.
  •    Service & Data Virtualisation.
  •    Performance, load, and vulnerability testing.

Behavioural Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Guiding Team Success
• Building Customer Relationships
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Driving for Results
• High-Impact Communication

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

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Job Purpose

• To grow commercial bank revenue through the management and cross sell to existing portfolio; as well as the acquisition of new to bank high revenue commercial customers in order to create and increase revenue and maximize economic profit to achieve the banks strategic objectives and create shareholder value

Job Responsibilities

• Acquire new commercial clients with annual turnover of between R30m - R1b through a process of prospecting and networking to achieve market share growth aspirations.
• Be a trusted advisor to commercial clients in specialised industries (i.e., Agri; Franchise, Fintech, Manufacturing) through continuous professional development; exposure, experience, and personal up-skilling.
• Stay abreast with latest economic trends and developments (i.e., green energy and sustainable agriculture) and applying this knowledge by adding value to client engagements and identifying opportunities to the greater benefit of Nedbank.
• Identify acquisition opportunities through effective ecosystem analysis unlocking the value chain.
• Generate revenue through proactive cross sell strategies by applying specialised Industry and Banking knowledge, managing key internal stakeholder relationships, and executing identified opportunities. 
• Perform in depth financial needs analysis to identify cross sell and up sell opportunities in line with business goals.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with clients to identify and unlock value add opportunities that contribute to client retention.
• Be proactive in client interaction by adding value through financial solutioning.
• Establish and execute a client engagement plan to ensure all clients are interacted with frequently in line with Nedbank's growth objectives. 
• Build trusting relationships through regular interactions with key decision makers within the businesses that forms part of the allocated Business portfolio. 
• Earn client trust by being a trusted financial partner and by giving advice and honest constant feedback regarding financial requests.
• Provide a key interface for the client to the bank by having sound knowledge of the bank's products; services and solutions and by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate visitation feedback to internal stakeholders after client interaction to address actionable items and/ or take corrective action where applicable. 
• Recommend tailor-made solutions to meet the client's needs by gaining an intimate understanding of the client's business and business environment, and by consulting with relevant stakeholders. 
• Manage all business risks and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and bank's internal policies and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliances, and taking corrective action. 
• Partner with credit manager to manage credit risk of portfolio to minimize potential impairment risk.
• Prepare and present large and complex credit applications consisting of multiple entities and shareholders and by incorporating specialised Industry knowledge and core Banking principles, including the pricing motivation of assets.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to support the digitization of clients in line with the 4th Industrial revolution dynamics.
• Drive client awareness and solution for sustainable development goals in line with the Nedbank purpose.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• BCom (Financial Management/ Accounting)/ BSc Agri)

Minimum Experience Level

• 7 - 10 years of proven experience in Commercial Banking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a client portfolio with annual turnover ranging from R30 million and above. 

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Communication Strategies
• Negotiation skills
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Relevant software and systems knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Account Planning
• Targeting Sales Opportunities
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Sales Negotiation
• Business Acumen
• Building Trusting Relationships

Closing Date: 09 December 2025