Job Description
To lead the Sponsorship Function through the development and implementation of the business Sponsorship strategy in order to build sustainable brand awareness.
Contribute to the development of larger overall area budget.
Develop the budget for the next financial year for area of responsibility taking all operational plans into consideration.
Research and design a longer term financial resource requirement plan for the area of responsibility.
Present the business case to motivate for financial resources.
Analyse and develop implementation plans against the forecasted financial budget.
Develop tactical budget for area of responsibility that minimizes expenditure and manages costs.
Control the budget for area including the authorisation of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations. Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in.
Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and provide work support.
Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking, and representation on related forums.
Apply a customer-centric approach that focuses on creating a positive experience for the customer by maximizing service and/or product offerings and building relationships. Ensure that the customer is at the centre of the business philosophy, operations, and ideas.
Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics policies in area of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure.
Stay abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggest ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
Create risk awareness and manage audit findings.
Participate in Group risk forums where required and cascade relevant information through the team.
Brainstorm, identify, implement, and drive innovative best practice ideas within the organisation to ensure increased efficiencies.
Create and participate in specialist communities of practice and represent the organisation at Group and industry level to share best practice insights and solutions.
Drive strategic projects, change management, and platform integration across operations.
Leverage Group capability to exploit opportunities.
Ensure and encourage adherence to an operational framework of policies and procedures.
Execute defined business strategy by translating it into the business operations.
Communicate policy modification, objective achievement progress, and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
Identify interconnected problems, determine their impact, and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions.
Be aware of, and responsive to local conditions.
Influence the development of appropriate organisational structures, capacity, and delivery systems. Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address personal development gaps to facilitate self-improvement.
Develop and implement a personal development plan.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal improvement as a life-long learner and encourage the same in others.
Share information and empower others to act.
Act as a role model for continuous professional development in area of expertise.
Lead a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared.
Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.
Lead specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement.
Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
11/11/24
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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