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POSTBANK VACANCIES
POSTBANK
REGIONAL MANAGER
VACANCY
REPORTS TO : GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS BUSINESS UNIT : OPERATIONS
POSITION STATUS : IDC 12 MONTHS POSITION GRADE : D2
LOCATION : WESTERN CAPE, NORTHERN CAPE, KWAZULU NATAL X2, NORTH-WEST, MPUMALANGA AND LIMPOPO
Purpose of the Job
The Regional Manager for the card replacement project is responsible for overseeing multiple card distribution sites/branches within the assigned region. The role involves ensuring the efficient distribution of cards as well as driving excellent customer service and adherence to standard operating procedures. The Regional Manager (RM) will lead branch teams, monitor performance, resolve issues that are escalated by team leaders and retail store managers, ensure that branches always have sufficient stock on hand and will implement strategies to enhance customer experience and meet card distribution targets.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise Team Leaders and Customer Service Clerks across the assigned region, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating procedures and standards. Sign off staff time sheets on a weekly basis.
- Monitor card distribution volumes daily and ensure card distribution targets are achieved.
- Ensure compliance to PCI DSS and POPIA standards
- Lead and mentor team leaders to ensure high performance. Provide coaching and subject matter guidance/expertise to the team as required.
- Ensure branches are appropriately staffed and equipped and that overtime work is effectively authorised and managed
- Participate in placement panels to onboard new/additional staff.
- Ensure that all staff in the assigned region are kept abreast of new developments or changes to existing processes, procedures and standards
- Monitor staff and customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance both staff and customer experience. Keep staff motivated to achieve the targets that have been set
- Resolve escalated customer complaints and issues efficiently and professionally
- Resolve issues received from retail store managers efficiently and professionally
- Assist with arranging training and securing training venues in the assigned region as required
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Conduct Daily check-in meetings with Team Leaders in the morning and afternoon to discuss: Operational challenges
- Performance versus number of beneficiaries for the sites
- Daily availability of CSCs and Team Leaders
- Alignment with any communique’s issued
- The list could be modified as needed.
- Ensure effective relationship management with all stakeholders (SASSA, Postbank management, clients, suppliers, retail store managers etc.)
- Identify any potential risks and ensure mitigation is in place and escalate any unresolved issues to the Head of Operations for Distribution
- Ensure all branches in assigned region have sufficient stock on hand to meet demands. Note that stock must be ordered before day 1 operations on a site
- Ensure that all equipment, e.g. laptops, fingerprint devices, scanners, and cards are secured and always tracked.
- Act as a training facilitator when required
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in managerial roles, with at least 3–5 years of multi-site management
- Multi-Site Management: Proven experience managing multiple locations or branches, ensuring consistency in operations
- Leadership Experience & People Manager Experience
- Strategic Planning: Track record of developing and implementing business strategies to drive growth and efficiency
- Customer Service Management
Knowledge and understanding of:
- Industry Expertise
- Business Operations
- Market Trends
- Financial Acumen
- Sales and Marketing:
- Compliance and Legal Requirements:
- Technology Proficiency
Skills and Attributes
Leadership, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Operational Expertise, Financial Management, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Focus, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Team Collaboration, Process Improvement, Project Management, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, KPI and Performance Tracking, Technological Proficiency, Multi-Site Management, Resource Optimization, Time Management, Cultural Awareness, Crisis Management. Integrity, Accountability, Resilience, Confidence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Proactiveness, Decisiveness, Results-Driven, Goal-Oriented, Customer-Centric, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Motivational, Patience, Collaborative, Innovative Mindset, Strong Work Ethic, Cultural Sensitivity, Diplomacy, Open-Mindedness, Professionalism, Positive Attitude, Humility
How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Closing Date 23 January 2026
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.
POPIA provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.
HEAD OF DIGITAL CHANNELS
REPORTS TO : GENERAL MANAGER: CHANNELS (E2)
BUSINESS UNIT : CHANNEL AND DESIGN IN OPERATIONS
LOCATION : HEAD OFFFICE: PRETORIA
POSITION STATUS : CONTRACT
POSITION GRADE : D5
Purpose of the Job
To lead the strategy, design, development, optimization, and ongoing management of all Postbank digital banking channels. Including Apps, Web, ATM, Kiosks, POS, USSD, SMS, Social Media, Chatbots, Multisided Platforms, and IVR. By leveraging an iterative delivery approach to enhance customer experience, drive user adoption, and boost operational efficiency, while ensuring alignment with Postbank’s overall business strategy, digital transformation objectives, and South Africa’s regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Define and deliver Postbank's self-service strategy, aligning with Postbank's core business, product, customer, and marketing goals.
- Lead the innovation roadmap for self-service channels, by bringing to the fore emerging technology (AI, conversational banking) and opportunities.
- Track and lead remediation against key performance indicators for self-service channels, such as transaction volumes, client satisfaction, cost-to-serve, service quality, as well as channel profitability and performance.
- Overseeing daily self-service channel operations to ensure regulatory compliance, acceptable client experience and efficient service delivery.
- Ensure seamless integration between self-service channels and other banking touchpoints (e.g. branches, contact centres, etc.).
- Collaborate with product, marketing, and risk to integrate self-service channel initiatives into broader bank initiatives.
- Orchestrate new services and revenue streams by modifying, extending, and streamlining existing services on self-service channels with next-gen solutions (e.g. AI-powered chatbots).
- Develop agile led operating model for channel integrating into banks broader ways of work.
- Continuously analyse customer feedback to implement change to drive customer satisfaction and ultimately champion customer experiences across digital customer touchpoints.
- Track trends in consumers, competitors, products, and regulations and coordinate strategies and tactics to de-risk self-service channels and maximise potential future revenue through innovation and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with FinTech partners, IT, and Design teams to enhance digital self-service capabilities, ensuring that Postbank stays ahead of South African and global bank trends.
- Drive customer education & engagement initiatives to increase adoption (e.g., in-app tutorials, online demos, digital literacy programs).
- Monitor customer feedback (NPS, CSAT, complaints) and implement continuous enhancements to self-service channels.
- Work collaboratively with Postbank’s Risk, Compliance and IT Security team to ensure all service channels comply with South African regulations (POPIA, FSCA, CPA) and cybersecurity standards, ensuring any fraud and customer data risk are adequately mitigated.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MMDB, MBA, MSC) will be advantageous
- 10+ years in banking/financial services with at least 5+ years in a leadership position with a focus on digital banking, self-service channels and omnichannel strategies.
- Proven track record in self-service channels (digital banking, ATM, Kiosks POS, social media, USSD, chatbots, IVR)
- Strong track record in driving digital adoption and operational efficiency
- Experience with core banking platforms and digital
Knowledge and understanding of:
- Led large-scale projects (e.g., migrating customers to the app)
- Deep knowledge of SA regulations (e.g. POPIA, FICA, FAIS, SARB, etc.)
- Managed fraud prevention in digital channels
- Regulatory Knowledge (Understanding of banking compliance, e.g., KYC, AML, POPIA and other relevant regulations).
Skills and Attributes
Big-picture thinker with an eye for detail, strategic channel leadership, Passionate about customer experience, financial inclusion, and public service, Team management, Stakeholder influence, Innovative mindset, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Communicative, Storytelling, Customer centric, Skilled in navigating complex, regulated environments with a focus on delivering value-driven results. Agile & Iterative Delivery, UX/UI digital product design, Design systems, Service design, Digital Analytics and KPI’s, Data driven decision making, Design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Invision, etc), front end (HTML/CSS, IOS/Android design principles).
How to Apply
If you wish to apply and meet the requirements, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Closing Date 30 January 2026
Disclaimers
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the bank’s employment equity plans, we encourage and welcome applications from diverse groups from the South African Employee active population. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.
POPIA provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.