FirstRand

Business Manager

Hluhluwe Full time

Job Description

To seek, identify and exploit business opportunities for the Bank and growing the portfolio through the acquisition of new clients and the retention thereof and responsible for portfolio management of 0 to 10 million turnover clients

Hello Future Business Manager,

Thank you for your interest in joining our talent community. Please note that this advertisement is not for an active vacancy, and as such you will not receive a decline notice or status update immediately. We are currently gathering applications to build a talent pool for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be considered for similar roles that may become available. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

Welcome to FNB Commercial, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

The Growth Support Specialist will provide critical support to the Growth / Gold team, particularly in the lending space. This role involves assisting Business Managers (BMs) with both scored and judgmental credit assessments to facilitate successful credit deal closures.

Are you someone who has:

  • Enhance business performance and profitability

  • Actively coach team through providing advice about subject matter, solutions, principles and processes and personal progression with the aim to improve performance

  • Plan and manage performance, talent, succession and culture of team in order to improve performance

  • Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate

  • Set tactical goals and optimise the use of the people, finances and technologies in order to realize those goals

  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions

  • Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes

  • Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives

  • Ensure growth and increase in customer base by ensuring the management of existing clients, generates new leads and grows active customer account base

  • Drive customer service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards and in support of sales objectives

  • Manage cost to income to increase profitability and efficiencies for the business

  • Contribute to the development of a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Must have a strong understanding of credit assessment processes, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to team success

  • Experience in a similar role would be advantageous

  • Must have obtained a Finance related Degree

  • Have 2-3 years Business management, Portfolio management & Sales experience

You can have access to:

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate

  • A challenging working environment

  • Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

  • Adaptable and curious

  • Thrive in collaborative environments

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you.

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.

30/11/25

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.