Executive – SME Central Region at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

End Date: May 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities


Lead and execute the regional SME strategy aligned to Business Banking and Group objectives
Drive top‑line growth, portfolio quality, and profitability across the SME segment
Build, grow, and retain strong SME client relationships through a client‑centric value proposition
Provide inspirational leadership to regional SME teams, creating a culture of accountability, performance, and inclusion
Leverage cross‑functional partnerships across Credit, Risk, Product, Operations, and Coverage teams to deliver seamless client outcomes
Translate strategy into clear, measurable commercial outcomes, tracking performance rigorously against agreed targets


Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a bold and credible commercial banking leader with:


Proven experience in SME or Business Banking, ideally with regional or segment leadership exposure
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including full P&L ownership
Demonstrated ability to convert strategy into sustained execution and results
Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing capability across complex, matrixed environments
A leadership style that is values‑led, people‑centric, and performance‑driven
This role offers the opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of the SME franchise in the Central Region, while making a meaningful impact on entrepreneurship, employment, and economic inclusion.


Minimum Requirements


Relevant Honours Bachelor's Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and
Management Studies (Required); an MBA highly preferred
At least 15 years' experience in financial services in a commercial sales role with at least 5 years' experience at an Executive level managing large teams to achieve financial and customer outcomes.