A belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherentability to strengthen character.
Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation.
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals
Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable.
The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Displaying behaviour that involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting.
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
The following skills/tools are beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for the
opportunity.
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Accounting and Auditing
or Chemical Engineering
or Computer Science
or Consumer Science
or Finance
or Forensic Science
or Industrial Engineering
or Information Systems
or Information Technology
or Law
or Mathematics
or Mechanical Engineering
or Risk Management
or Statistics
or Supply Chain Management
or Data Science
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2025
and
must have
at least a Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification
The ideal candidate
must have an aggregate of
at least
65 %
The ideal candidate
have nationality in ZA
Required to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.
About GenA Chief Operations Office 2025 – 18 month contract
Kick start an exciting career path in the Absa Corporate & Investment Banking engine room that fuels the success of our various front office businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of teams that are at the fore-front of enabling the change journey that the world of work finds itself in. In these business units you will be working with some of the sharpest strategists and subject matter experts in the various areas of expertise, who are passionate about our bank’s success as well as the future of our country, continent and the world that we live in.
Who we look for
Innovative, analytical and bright minds that are prepared to back themselves to win and who are passionate to join an organisation creating value across the banking industry. Who want to be part of a structured development graduate programme that will connect you to colleagues across the continent, equipping you with the skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent. You will master the art of design thinking mindset while applying novel and adaptive thinking that will prepare you for the future world of work.
The various business areas within the Chief Operations Office include:
• A 10-month leadership development journey which focusses on; personal leadership, personal branding, design thinking methodology, digital agility innovation and disruption, team effectiveness, strategic and analytical problem solving
• Exposure to one of Absa’s Africa regional offices.
• Absa Force For Good (CSI) initiatives
• First hand coaching from line leaders, business mentors and peer coaching from the cohort members and GenA Alumni to guide you and enable your career progression throughout the programme
• Business and behavioural coaching from a well-established corporate educator
• Involvement in Action Learning Project that address real business opportunity and challenges
Successful incumbent will have sound business acumen and passion for Investment Banking.
Candidate must have less than 2 years full-time work experience
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Team Leadership
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Client and Customer Service Obsessed
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Market Research & Analysis
Commercial Savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Cognitive flexibility
Strong communication skills
