Job Description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.



Provide support to Retail Property Distribution by ensuring sufficient representation in the correct locations of all Standard Bank Point of Representations (POR - Branches, ATM, etc.) as well as coordinating all the building/management/maintenance of all POR's throughout South Africa.

This includes research, site validations, identification, placement and construction of the POR's. Working as a partner and coordinator in the business process for Property Distribution to develop cost effective real estate solutions in alignment with the needs of the business including parameters for location, lease vs. own, length of lease term, financial commitment, exit strategies and operating expense budgets all of which influence the scope, timing and cost of strategic business decisions. This also includes the tracking of closures, revamps, facelifts, expansions and consolidations of existing POR's (Branches/ATMs) or the renewal of leases of the existing POR's. Ensure aligned working within the context of Segment and Product strategy, drives the implementation of the placement and premises strategy that ensures meeting the footprint in South Africa prov

Qualifications

Qualification:

• Business Commerce Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate or related discipline required, Post Grad desired.
• Minimum of a degree in business or commerce, or finance is preferred. Real Estate Management particularly with regards to distribution planning.

• 5+ years' experience in business and property management in a large corporate. The incumbent would need to be familiar with the Retail Banking environment, Retail Banking strategy, Retail Banking distribution and management Proven track record in Property and Operations Management. Client, business partner and stakeholder relationship management. Cost and budget management.
• 3+ years' Experience in terms of Branch experience and layout of branches in terms of attracting foot flow into branches and ATMs

• Implement the Branch and ATM Placement strategy and interventions related to the Bank's Branch and ATM portfolio for South Africa, in line with the Bank's overall business strategy.
• Deliver comprehensive investment Business Cases in conjunction with the Property Manager in respect of Branch projects as well as Lease Renewals and BDR/Mandates for ATM's and Branches.
• Obtain sign-off and Ensure the delivery of Business Decision Requests (BDR) and Mandates both for the placement related projects and for leasing contracts that meet the expectations of the Bank.
• Utilise the support provided from the other Head Office GRES and Group teams around strategy, policy, direction, standards, technologies and service providers and integrate this effectively into the overall management and delivery of our client service.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Team Working

• Deal Negotiation
• Occupant Services
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Real Estate Management
• Rental Calculations
• Risk Awareness

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