Business Manager (agric) Graduate: Commercial Banking 1 1

Pietersburg, Limpopo, South Africa

Job Description

Requisition and Specialist Recruiter Details
Requisition Number-143257
Closing Date- 17 December 2025
Specialist Recruiter- Veronica Manyike
Location

  • Limpopo- Polokwane
  • Mpumalanga- Middleburg/Ermelo
  • Western Cape- Worcester/George
  • Free-State -Bloemfontein
Job Family
  • Sales and Service
Career Stream
  • Relationship Management
Leadership Pipeline
  • Manage Self: Professional (MSP)
FAIS Affected
  • FAIS Affected - Yes
Job Purpose
Nedbank is seeking dynamic and ambitious graduates to join our Business Manager Graduate: Agric/Commercial Banking Programme. This programme is designed to develop future leaders in the banking industry by providing comprehensive training, exposure to various business functions, and hands-on experience in managing commercial client portfolios.
Job Responsibilities
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
  • Acquire new commercial clients with annual turnovers between R30m and R1b through strategic prospecting and networking, driving market share growth.
  • Serve as trusted advisors to clients in specialized industries (e.g., Agriculture, Franchise, Fintech, Manufacturing) by continuously developing professionally and enhancing personal skills.
  • Stay informed about the latest economic trends and developments (e.g., green energy, sustainable agriculture) and leverage this knowledge to add value to client engagements and identify opportunities.
  • Identify acquisition opportunities through effective ecosystem analysis, unlocking value within the value chain.
  • Generate revenue by implementing proactive cross-sell strategies, utilizing specialized industry and banking knowledge, and managing key internal stakeholder relationships.
  • Conduct in-depth financial needs analyses to identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities aligned with business goals.
  • Perform regular portfolio reviews with clients to identify and unlock value-added opportunities that contribute to client retention.
  • Engage proactively with clients, adding value through tailored financial solutions.
  • Develop and execute a client engagement plan to ensure frequent interactions with all clients, aligning with Nedbank's growth objectives.
  • Build trusting relationships through regular interactions with key decision-makers within the allocated business portfolio.
  • Earn client trust by being a reliable financial partner, providing advice, and offering honest, consistent feedback on financial requests.
  • Act as a key interface for clients to the bank by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the bank's products, services, and solutions, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Communicate client interaction feedback to internal stakeholders to address actionable items and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Recommend tailor-made solutions to meet clients' needs by gaining an intimate understanding of their business and consulting with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage all business risks and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and the bank's internal policies and procedures.
  • Partner with the credit manager to manage the credit risk of the portfolio and minimize potential impairment risk.
  • Prepare and present large and complex credit applications, incorporating specialized industry knowledge and core banking principles.
  • Support the digitization of clients in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution dynamics.
  • Drive client awareness and solutions for sustainable development goals in line with Nedbank's purpose
Qualifications
  • Must have completed an NQF Level 8 in BCom Agriculture Economics (HONS) or BSC Agriculture (HONS).
  • Candidates must hold an honors degree in Agriculture with average score of 60% or above.
Type of Exposure
  • Conducting root cause analysis
  • Analyzing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
  • Developing ways to minimize risks
  • Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
  • Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • Interacting with diverse people
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Interacting with various levels of management
  • Managing multiple project
  • Working within a team
Technical / Professional Knowledge
  • Communication strategies
  • Negotiation
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • General Systems and software knowledge
  • Interpretation of Financial Information
  • Industry Specific Trends and Knowledge (i.e. Agri; Franchise; Fintech, Manufacturing)
  • General Regulatory Knowledge
  • Basic Knowledge of the preparation and presentation of credit applications aligned with credit risk assessment and asset pricing principles
  • Business terms and definitions
Disclaimer
Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1609781
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pietersburg, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned