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Require a Business Solutions Head in Lusaka, Zambia
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Not provided by the employer
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Experience Required:
2-5years
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Posted:
16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
- Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects /initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
- Plan for handling work outputs pull together interdependent activities and specify priorities standards and procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
- Take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislative policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
- Ensure implementation of relevant policies governance and practice standards across the business.
- Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and businesss internal compliance procedures and requirements.
- Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by the bank.
- Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialisation and identify risks.
- Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
- Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customised solutions which result in more efficient outcomes.
- Obtain a thorough analysis of the clients business process and systems requirements.
- Develop a deep understanding of the technical trends commercial market competition and trends in the market.
- Provide input and guidance on research conducted by team in order to identify ideal target markets and new entrants for product launches ensuring that new products are relevant and viable and are customer centric.
- Review proposed solutions products and enhancements (at a detailed level) and provide input and guidance to ensure solutions meet strategic objectives and is aligned to business and FirstRand objectives.
- Draw on knowledge and experience to identify investigate and solve complex business problems and in doing so develop new solutions or enhancements and propose recommendations to business.
- Review the business case and advise on specifications (as required) for new or enhanced business solution.
- Ensure continuous improvement of all business solutions.
- Collaborate with product houses and business to prioritise and rationalise projects/ initiatives and manage integration where required.
- Understand resource requirements and identify and coordinate teams with appropriate skill sets to achieve project outcomes.
- Oversee conceptualisation design and implementation of projects across relevant product house business units or segments.
- Monitor risks and mitigation plans across teams and advise accordingly.
- Ensure teams adherence to due diligence is undertaken prior during and post project implementation.
- Ensure data is analysed and interpreted to identify opportunities to drive growth and opportunities for efficiencies and improvement.
- Conduct trend and impact analysis to identify the need to build new or leverage existing solutions.
- Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
- Apply a customer centric approach to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.
- Enable an inclusive culture that upholds the banks diversity and transformation guiding principles
- Develop encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across the FRG
Requirements
- Proven ability to translate strategy into execution with a focus on measurable results.
- Strong expertise in statutory compliance governance frameworks and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience in project management including budgeting resource allocation and cross-functional leadership.
- Deep understanding of market trends technical developments and competitive dynamics.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data for strategic decision-making.
- Experience in product lifecycle management and solution development.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a commitment to diversity inclusion and team development.
- Ability to solve complex business problems and drive innovation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Required Skills:
We are looking for a driven and highly organised Operations Executive to oversee and coordinate the full operational scope of our newly established company in Harare Zimbabwe. This is a hands-on cross-functional role that sits at the heart of the business connecting warehouse management commodity trading operations logistics coordination and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of agricultural commodity trading the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously and a track record of keeping operations running efficiently and cost-effectively in a fast-paced trading environment
Required Education:
Graduation in Supply Chain
