Head: Business Enablement - Technology

Absa

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Technology strategy formulation and execution
Financial management and cost optimisation
Workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
** Absa Bank is seeking a Head of Business Enablement for its Technology function to lead strategic execution and operational coherence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, financial acumen, and a collaborative mindset to drive technology investments that align with business goals. **

Job Summary

  • The Head: Business Enablement is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the operational coherence and strategic execution effectiveness of the AFS Technology function.
  • This role serves as the connective tissue between technology strategy, financial stewardship, workforce capability, supplier relationships, and governance.
  • The incumbent will work in close partnership with the AFS CIO and senior technology leaders to translate strategic intent into actionable plans, maintain rigorous cost discipline, orchestrate governance and reporting obligations, and build a high-performing, future-fit technology workforce.

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** Absa Bank is seeking a Head of Business Enablement for its Technology function to lead strategic execution and operational coherence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, financial acumen, and a collaborative mindset to drive technology investments that align with business goals. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technology strategy formulation and execution
  • Financial management and cost optimisation
  • Workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
  • Contract and supplier management
  • Governance, risk, audit, and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
  • Resilient and adaptable in complex organisations
  • Commitment to Absa's values
  • Strategic thinking with organisational direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration
  • NQF Level 7 minimum qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Work Rights

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