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Brits, South Africa
Full Time
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African Bank is a leading financial institution in South Africa, dedicated to providing accessible, innovative, and customer-focused banking solutions that meet the needs of individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients. With a strong reputation for financial stability and a commitment to fostering economic empowerment, the bank has earned recognition for its customer-centric approach and its efforts to drive financial inclusion.
African Bank fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth, values diversity, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. The organization offers a range of job opportunities, from banking to technology and management roles, with flexible work arrangements to accommodate the evolving needs of its workforce.
Founded in 1997, African Bank has evolved through significant transformations, including a strategic shift towards digital banking, expanding its product offerings, and strengthening its market position. Its business model revolves around innovation in digital banking, offering convenient and secure financial products through cutting-edge technology. Operating throughout South Africa, the bank serves millions of customers and is a key player in the country’s banking sector.
Guided by core values such as integrity, responsibility, innovation, and excellence, African Bank is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, supporting initiatives that focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community development. For more information, visit www.africanbank.co.za.
Branch Supervisor job at African Bank
African Bank
Promote and sell new products as the Bank introduce same from time to time
Overview:
1 - Achievement of all Sales Targets & Growth
Sell, promote and Market the Banks Products and ensure that the following is achieved:
Retention of existing clients
Acquisition of new clients
Reactivation of dormant client
Achieve Sales Target as set by Management
2 - Performance of Sales Activities
Promote and sell new products as the Bank introduce same from time to time
Phone clients for sales (Tele-Sales)
Generate Sales Leads
Follow up and make appointments with prospective clients
Follow up on status of workflow and applications being processed
Keep the client informed at all times with regards to the loan application status
Application Administration and Costs
Capturing of Loan Applications
Check loan application documentation for accuracy, authenticity and compliance to Policy and Procedures as well as completeness
Accurately capture all client information as per loan application and supporting documentation
Suspend or reject loan applications to be re-quoted as and when required. Explain the Loan Application Process to facilitate client understanding of the process
Explain Terms and Conditions of Banks Products to clients
Issue copy of Contract / Agreement to Client
Print loan agreement for client’s signature
Correct altered loan application information sent for rework and reprint for client’s signature
4 - Sales Focus- Achieve branch growth, revenue and expense targets as defined by the bank
Maintain responsibility for the branches Profit & Loss and Budget
Determine the critical success factors for new customer acquisition and customer retention
Demonstrate expert ability to leverage the banks products inclusive of technology offerings to uncover and deepen opportunity, using the various marketing tools available in branch to present product offers and financial solutions to existing and potential customers
Work closely with Trade Area Manager on customer acquisition strategies and retention efforts and developing new marketing campaigns
Manage a book of customers with emphasis on cross selling and deepening customer relationships with the bank
Develop and execute market plan to achieve growth goals
Ownership for sales life cycle-from lead generation to disbursement
Engage in and promote all sales activities i.e. Check-Ins, Huddles
Responsible for day to day sales activities inside and outside the branch
Ensure the achievement of branch sales goals as assigned in the defined market and business segments/industries
Ensure all staff achieve individual sales and service goals as assigned
Work to maximise customer relationships across business lines
Represent the bank in local community organisations with the purpose of promoting the Banks image as well as uncovering potential business opportunities
Develop existing business relationships and prospect within the community for new commercial business
Maintain consistency and integrity of data
Provides direction, guidance and quality assurance to Reps Under Supervision
5 - Risk & Compliance Management
Ensure preventative measures are carried out to fully comply with current rules, regulations and internal policies relating to risks pertaining to relevant legislation
Identify, evaluate and monitor and make recommendations deemed necessary to the respective risk and compliance champion in order to assess, reduce, eliminate or control any current or prospective risks to the bank arising from violations of, or non-conformance with, laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, internal policies, procedures and ethical standards
Responsible for implementing strategies to ensure operational integrity in the branch
Execute Branch functions / activities in adherence to Internal Audit standards (BPR)
Cash Management
People Management
Security Management
Asset Management
Compliance (NCA, Regulatory and Credit Policy)
General Operations
7. Risk Management
Ensure completion of Monthly Branch Self Audit Programme
Ensure Disaster Recovery capturing on monthly basis
Ensure OHS checklist completion and filing
Ensure quality assurance related to sound Manager Review practices
Ensure risk related to bad rate versus expected bad rate is managed within limits as set by the Bank
Ensure Non Deal Excellence is managed within limits as set by the Bank
Ensure Deal Excellence Error Rate is managed within limits as set by the Bank
Ensure compliance with FAIS journey inclusive of RE qualification parameters and guidelines as set by the Bank(Own & Team)
6 - People Management and Development
Responsible for training and development of branch staff, assessing team member needs and finding resources to address applicable need
Working with HR, interview, hire and terminate branch team members
Conduct performance evaluations for all branch personnel
Conduct coaching activities with team members, principle coaching duties involve coaching to achieve sales excellence and ensuring the delivery of world-class customer service.
Identify and work with High Potential branch staff in the achievement of their developmental goals
Create a feeling of energy and excitement among team players. Promote the corporate vision and values
Ensure 100% participation and support for all staff on Bank training and developmental initiatives
Ensure People Knowledge Score is managed within limits as set by the Bank(Own & Team)
7 - Customer Service
Create and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing advice and assistance
Create understanding of the ‘real’ versus ‘perceived’ need through experience and expertise while complying with company polices legislation and regulations
Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone communications and/or face to face meetings
Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times 5. Treat internal and external customers fairly at all times
Nature 1:
To assume overall responsibility for the effective operations and profitability of the branch. To actively sell African Bank products and ensure sales targets and growth is achieved. To provide supervision to subordinates.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Behavioural (COMP)
Analysing - Novice
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks - Novice
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations - Novice
Leading and Supervising - Novice
Persuading and Influencing - Novice
Planning and Organising - Novice
Minimum Education
NQF6
RE5
Minimum Experience
5-10 years experience in Management/Oversight/Supervision in the Financial Services environment
Full Rep in all Product Categories
Technical (COMP)
Compliance and Administrative Skills - Novice
Sales Management Skills - Novice
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