Branch Manager (Channel Manager: Sales and Service)
Absa South Africa · Mpumalanga
Posted 30 October 2026
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- We are seeking a highly motivated Branch Manager to lead a complex branch and multiple service points within a strategically important market. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant business area, lead high-performing teams, drive commercial growth, champion digital innovation, and become a respected leader within your community.
- While traditionally known as a Branch Manager, this role is now referred to as a Channel Manager: Sales and Service within Absa. As a Channel Manager: Sales and Service you will be responsible for delivering sustainable business growth, exceptional customer experience, strong governance, and operational excellence, while developing future leaders and advancing the bank's transformation agenda.
- We are seeking an experienced Channel Manager: Sales and Service to lead a customer-facing sales and service operation, driving business growth, operational excellence, and client-centric outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment and is passionate about developing people, strengthening client relationships, and achieving outstanding business results.
Job Description
KEY FOCUS AREAS
- Lead nodal operations with accountability for people, process, and performance.
- Drive commercial growth and service excellence across multiple (SSO's)
- Oversee DHA, MVNO functions, ensuring efficient verification and ID smart card issuing.
- Strengthen compliance and operational integrity in civic services.
- Inspire and empower teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Expand market presence through oversight of RIB and External sales.
- Harness technology to optimize efficiency and innovation.
- Build resilient, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals.
- Ensure delivery of all performance targets with commercial focus.
- Champion operational leadership that advances Africa's service landscape.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Translate regional and national strategy into branch execution
- Drive transformation, digital adoption, and inclusion initiatives
- Position the branch as a trusted financial partner in the community
Business Performance
- Full Branch P&L accountability (where applicable)
- Deliver growth, profitability, and productivity targets
- Optimise multi-channel and integrated service models
People & Culture
- Lead senior branch leadership and management teams
- Build a leadership pipeline and succession plans
- Foster ethical leadership, engagement, and accountability
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Overall accountability for branch risk, conduct, and regulatory compliance
- Manage audits, governance forums, and material risk events
- Ensure strong control environments and TCF adherence
- External & Internal Stakeholder Management
- Engage key clients, community structures, and external partners
- Act as a brand ambassador for the bank
Customer Experience
- Deliver a consistently exceptional in-branch customer experience by proactively welcoming, guiding, and supporting customers
- Promote efficient service, alternative banking channels,
- Upholding Absa's service standards, image, and brand in a safe, professional, and well‑managed branch environment
Education
- Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Banking, Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business Administration
End Date: November 5, 2026