Website Postbank (SOC) Ltd
Postbank is a bank by South Africans for South Africans and like all the other renowned commercial banks in the South African market, Postbank is all about serving the South African citizens and creating lasting value. The Bank’s core function is to provide cost-effective financial services to So… read moreuth Africans. It views itself as a banking and financial services provider that is orientated on the needs of the South African people and protecting their funds. MANDATE Postbank’s mandate of financial inclusion entails provision of the following services to all South African citizens: Grow savings Improve welfare Create a safe transacting environment; and Improve financial literacy
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Advisory
Lead the development and periodic review of the bank’s corporate strategy, annual business/performance plans and transformation roadmap.
Act as an internal consultant across business units, advising on strategic alignment, performance optimisation, and innovation.
Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Exco and Board Committees, including scenario planning and strategy refreshes.
Translate strategic intent into actionable and measurable plans and initiatives.
Execution Oversight and Performance Monitoring
Drive the execution of the strategy across the business through full integration with the Project Management Office (PMO) in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
Work with business units to cascade strategic priorities and ensure alignment in operational plans and KPIs.
Monitor implementation progress of key strategic initiatives, identifying risks and recommending course corrections.
Lead the development and reporting of performance dashboards for executive and board use.
Research, Policy and Environmental Scanning
Lead environmental scanning and strategic research on market trends, policy changes, competitor activity, and socioeconomic shifts.
Develop strategic insights and policy recommendations that support Postbank’s public development finance and financial inclusion role.
Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment
Support the CEO and EXCO in engagements with shareholders and stakeholders (e.g. National Treasury, DCDT, Parliament), regulators (e.g. Prudential Authority), and key partners.
Prepare strategic content for presentations, submissions, and oversight reports to government and parliamentary bodies.
Special Projects and Thought Leadership
Drive and/or support high-priority strategic projects, including market entry, partnerships, product expansion, and digital transformation.
Provide thought leadership on topics such as financial inclusion, digital banking models, ESG strategy, and public sector innovation.
Team Management
Lead, motivate, guide and manage the team to create an enabling environment to achieve strategic objectives through a culture of performance excellence that promotes teamwork, collaboration, professional development and growth.
Manage performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly. Talent management of direct reports including career development/pathing for all staff and succession planning for key positions.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or related field
Relevant Post Graduate qualification in business administration/strategic management (NQF Level 9), e.g. MBA/MBL
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development and execution, preferably in financial services or banking
Proven track record in leading strategic projects and advising executive leadership
Experience in working with or within state-owned enterprises or regulated environments is highly advantageous
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