Head, VAF Retail

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To deliver VAF Retail objectives in line with the VAF and PBB SA strategies. To build partnership with joint ventures and alliances and to manage a portfolio of dealer groups.

• Define, implement and deliver the VAF objectives and coordinates across the value chain.
• Provide Automotive Retail products and related services requirements to VAF Business Enablement for build and operationalisation thereof.
• Identify and negotiate appropriate dealer, dealer group, alliances and joint ventures partnerships.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and macro challenges and adjusts Automotive Retail’s response accordingly.
• Drive excellent consistent customer experience as gauged through the Net Promoter Score.
• Provide input into the People Plan for VAF in alignment with PBB People & Culture (e.g., talent strategy).
• Identify current and potential employee skill requirements for Automotive Retail in collaboration with the VAF People & Culture function.
• Ensure that employees are empowered with relevant Automotive Retail skills and capabilities to execute their role.
• Determine and guide performance and associated award in Automotive Retail in consultation with VAF People & Culture.
• Ensure alignment to the PBB People & Culture standards with regards to all Automotive Retail employee-related matters.
• In consultation with VAF Risk and PBB Risk, define the Automotive Retail risk framework and appetite.
• Set risk control procedures and governance related to Automotive Retail in conjunction with VAF Risk.
• In conjunction with VAF Business Enablement, define the Automotive Retail operational risk assessment standards; monitor adherence and drive closure of all remediation actions.
• Accountable for and own the income statement and financial outcomes for Automotive Retail.
• Monitor implementation of agreed financial outcomes and ensure that remedial actions are implemented.
• Ensure that social, economic and environmental initiatives are embedded in Automotive Retail, the culture and ways of working(e.g. financial inclusion, job creation and enterprise development, infrastructure, education skills and development, and employee development training).

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce



Experience Required

More than 10 years

Significant experience within the automotive industry managing a variety of dealer / supplier group relationships. Experience in setting up and leading Joint Venture or Alliance partnerships.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Seizing Opportunities
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Understanding People
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Economic Capital Management
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking