Absa Group is seeking a Group Executive: Head of Governance to provide strategic oversight and leadership for enterprise-wide governance across their pan-African operations. The ideal candidate should have 12-15 years of experience in governance, legal, or regulatory environments, preferably in the financial services sector, and a postgraduate qualification in a related field
Job Summary
The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise-wide governance frameworks across pan-African operations.
Candidates must translate the Group's governance strategy into practical policies aligned with King IV and international best practices.
The position acts as a key integrator across legal, compliance, risk, and ethics disciplines to ensure consistent governance maturity.
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Absa Group is seeking a Group Executive: Head of Governance to provide strategic oversight and leadership for enterprise-wide governance across their pan-African operations. The ideal candidate should have 12-15 years of experience in governance, legal, or regulatory environments, preferably in the financial services sector, and a postgraduate qualification in a related field.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12-15 years governance experience
King IV framework implementation
Board committee governance oversight
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory alignment
Executive leadership in banking
Nice-to-have
Chartered Governance Professional certification
African market exposure preferred
Cultural intelligence and stakeholder management
ESG integration capabilities
Strategic systems thinking
Key Requirements
Postgraduate qualification in Law or Governance
Minimum 12-15 years in financial services governance
Proven executive level experience in regulated banking
Professional certification in governance advantageous