Executive Head of Corporate Citizenship at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• The key purpose of the role is to develop and execute strategies that align with the bank's values and business objectives, with a focus on enhancing the bank's reputation and demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility in the financial services industry. 
• The Senior Executive will be an integral part of the Group Marketing & Corporate Affairs team, contributing to the bank's success by implementing impactful initiatives that drive positive change in the community through image and reputation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and manage the bank's corporate citizenship strategy, including identifying opportunities for the bank to make a positive impact in the communities it serves
• Oversee the bank's community upliftment initiatives, including managing partnerships with non-profit organizations and overseeing the allocation of resources to support community development projects
• Manage the bank's volunteer operations, including identifying opportunities for colleague engagement and overseeing the execution of volunteer programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the bank's executive leadership team and human resources department, to align corporate citizenship initiatives with the bank's values and business objectives
• Monitor and measure the impact of the bank's corporate citizenship initiatives, providing regular reporting and analysis to senior management
• Manage a team of corporate citizenship professionals responsible for executive corporate citizenship, community upliftment initiative management, and volunteer operations, providing leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure successful execution of corporate citizenship initiatives
• Astute management of budget and ensuring ethical conduct in the execution of the programmes
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) / Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+)

Preferred Experience:

• 5-8+ years (Technical/Managerial) experience

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Senior leadership experience
• Superior understanding of Business Operations Management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Superior understanding of Corporate Citizenship/CSI

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Marketing (Required)