Provincial Head: Northern Cape & Free State
- Company: Nedbank
- Job Title: Provincial Head: Northern Cape & Free State
- Req ID: 147467
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Region: Northern Cape & Free State
- Job Family: Sales and Services
- Career Stream: Sales
- Leadership Pipeline: Manage Managers
- FAIS Affected: Yes
- Closing Date: 1 September 2026
Job Overview
Nedbank is seeking an experienced Provincial Head: Northern Cape & Free State to provide transformational leadership across a strategically important provincial market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial growth, strengthening key client relationships, expanding market share and ensuring strong financial, operational and client outcomes across the province.
Key Responsibilities
Provincial Business Leadership
- Develop and execute the provincial commercial strategy.
- Drive sustainable revenue growth and market-share expansion.
- Lead the provincial franchise and align resources and priorities.
- Monitor business performance and implement corrective measures.
- Improve client satisfaction, loyalty and overall service experience.
- Use client feedback and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Client Coverage & Relationship Management
- Oversee Commercial client coverage activities.
- Deepen strategic client relationships and increase share of wallet.
- Improve client retention and strengthen Nedbank’s market presence.
- Guide relationship teams in delivering integrated banking solutions.
- Build long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Revenue, Profitability & Portfolio Management
- Drive revenue, profitability and balance-sheet growth.
- Monitor portfolio performance, pipelines and client profitability.
- Identify new growth opportunities and manage performance risks.
- Optimise portfolio composition and resource allocation.
Sector & Market Development
- Lead initiatives across diverse economic sectors and specialised client segments.
- Identify market trends, opportunities and competitive threats.
- Work with sector specialists to develop industry-focused propositions.
- Represent Nedbank within provincial business communities.
- Strengthen the bank’s visibility, reputation and influence in the market.
Integrated Solution Delivery
- Coordinate collaboration between coverage, product, credit, service and specialist teams.
- Facilitate effective decision-making and execution.
- Remove barriers to service delivery and improve client outcomes.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Manage sophisticated client portfolios while maintaining strong risk discipline.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
- Promote a strong risk culture throughout the provincial franchise.
- Ensure responsible business and financial decision-making.
People Leadership
- Lead, develop and motivate provincial leadership teams.
- Drive workforce planning and succession management.
- Develop future leadership talent.
- Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support employee engagement and high-performing teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
- Professional qualification or Honours degree.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, Banking, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification aligned with:
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Commercial Banking
- Sales Leadership
- Financial Services
- Related business disciplines
Experience Requirements
Candidates should have 10–12+ years of experience in areas such as:
- Commercial Banking
- Business Banking
- Relationship Banking
- Corporate Banking
- Financial Services
Additional experience required includes:
- Leading large-scale commercial portfolios with significant revenue and balance-sheet responsibility.
- Managing large teams across multiple locations.
- Advanced stakeholder management.
- Sector-led coverage models and specialised commercial banking solutions.
- Operating in complex and strategically important markets.
- Representing an organisation within a provincial business community.
- Working within highly regulated financial-services environments.
Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Sales management
- Commercial banking
- Business development
- Client coverage
- Financial management
- Deal origination
- Client relationship management
- Credit risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- People management
- Market and sector insights
Key Competencies
- Aligning and executing sales strategy.
- Building and developing sales teams.
- Business acumen.
- Customer focus.
- Driving innovation.
- Sales negotiation.
- Driving execution.
Application Information
Closing Date: 1 September 2026