Specialised Projects and Partnerships Lead, CIB Brand & Marketing

Specialised Projects and Partnerships Lead, CIB Brand & Marketing

Job Overview

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: GBP 1,200,000 - yearly

Job Ref ID: 80456002A-0001

Date Posted: 10/7/2026

Job Description

To explore and leverage effective strategic partnerships to maximise sustainable value and impact and contribute to the realisation of Group strategic objectives. To lead partnership strategies and frameworks, act as valuable advisor and provide specialised engagement programmes, anticipating SBG future needs and intents. To drive cohesive priorities to underpin the Group Brand and Marketing specialised projects in the delivery of strategic partnerships and Group Marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree

• Field of Study: Business Commerce / Marketing / Social Sciences

• Experience Required

• 5-7 years experience managing broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.

• 8-10 years experience in effective management of a brand, ensuring the best public image of the organisation is seen. B2C and B2B experience, experience in multiple industries and marketing in different African or other international countries would be advantageous, leading a team of marketing specialists to achieve the strategic objectives and goals of the Business.

• 8-10 years experience in stakeholder management and having fostered a network of internal and external stakeholders across geographical boundaries and complex environments.

• 8-10 years experience in strategic partnering process and execution knowledge with demonstrable success metrics. Experience designing go-to-market strategies and implementing go-to-market initiatives with partners. Negotiation skill, ability to overcome obstacles, resolve differences, and forge win-win agreements with partners.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing and Interpreting Information

• Business Acumen (P&C)

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Competitor Analysis

• Conducting Research

• Developing Marketing Insights

• Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement

• Operational Planning

• Risk Awareness

• Risk/ Reward Thinking

• Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Strategy Definition

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Value Identification

• Write Effective Communications

• Additional Information

• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.