Head: Business Enablement - Technology

Absa Bank Limited

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Technology strategy formulation and execution
Financial management and cost optimisation
Workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
** Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Business Enablement for its Technology division, a senior leadership role focused on driving operational coherence and strategic execution. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage financial accountability, and ensure alignment of technology investments with business goals. **

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership position is responsible for driving the operational coherence and strategic execution effectiveness of the AFS Technology function.
  • 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.
  • Responsibilities include leading technology strategy formulation, financial management, workforce planning, contract and supplier management, and governance, risk, audit, and reporting coordination.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Business Enablement for its Technology division, a senior leadership role focused on driving operational coherence and strategic execution. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage financial accountability, and ensure alignment of technology investments 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 coordination
  • Board level engagement and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
  • Resilient and adaptable in complex organisations
  • Commitment to Absa's values

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (NQF Level 7 minimum)
  • Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MBL, or relevant Master's degree) advantageous

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