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Executive Head: Strategy & Client Value Proposition (CVP)

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Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeExecutiveOn-sitePosted 14 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Nedbank Commercial Banking is appointing an Executive Head: Strategy & Client Value Proposition (CVP) in Johannesburg to provide strategic thought leadership through formulation of overall business strategy and design of key strategic initiatives and targeted value propositions (REQ 148247).

The Executive Head plans target segments and CVPs, conducts opportunity viability assessments, plans investments into strategic value-proposition changes, and drives client value through differentiation. The role facilitates business-unit 3-year strategic planning, measures strategy execution against KPIs, champions strategic programmes, and cascades strategy across the cluster.

Accountability includes people leadership across the HR value chain, culture and change leadership, and senior stakeholder engagement inside and outside the bank. Permanent role; closing date 20 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan target segments and Customer Value Propositions (CVPs), adjusting to market response

• Conduct Opportunity Viability Assessments (sizing, benefits and potential CVP shifts)

• Plan investments into strategic value-proposition changes and identify optimisation opportunities

• Assess market perception of the value proposition and P&L; identify improvement opportunities

• Drive client value through differentiation; solve client pains and gains holistically

• Facilitate BU strategic planning by setting clear objectives and priorities for 3-year plans

• Measure BU strategy execution by tracking KPIs against forecasted results

• Champion execution of strategic projects through programme management; cascade strategy in the cluster

• Build synergy across segments and BUs; provide business intelligence via proactive data analysis

• Lead the team across recruitment, performance, retention, succession and coaching; role-model Nedbank leadership culture

Required Qualifications

• Professional qualification / Honour’s degree (NQF essential)

• Preferred: postgraduate qualifications; Executive Development Programme (EDP)

• 10+ years’ experience including substantial general management exposure

• Experience in strategic scenario evaluation, strategy formulation, people management, banking operations / key segment product sets and strategic project management

• Knowledge of business administration, change management, financial accounting, governance/risk/controls, negotiation, project management, regulation, strategic planning, client-service management and scenario analysis

• Competencies: business savvy, financial acumen, entrepreneurship, establishing strategic direction, customer focus, inspiring excellence, decision making, driving innovation

Skills & Requirements

Business StrategyClient Value PropositionCommercial BankingStrategic PlanningProgramme ManagementSegment StrategyP&L AcumenChange LeadershipExecutive Stakeholder ManagementScenario AnalysisPeople LeadershipBusiness IntelligenceMarket AssessmentInnovation

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