Manager, Supplier Enablement Agriculture at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for a Manager for Supplier Enablement in Agriculture to build third party relationships and grow product finance penetration for Commercial Asset Finance. Based in Gauteng, this full time role suits someone with strong business origination skills and 5 to 7 years of experience in managing alliances and large corporate dealings. You will help shape sector value propositions and drive opportunities across the provinces.
About the role
As the Manager for Supplier Enablement in Agriculture, you will identify and develop third party relationships in the agricultural sector to gain new business opportunities and deepen product finance penetration for Commercial Asset Finance. Your work will directly help grow market share in South Africa.
You can expect to:
- Develop and drive the sector value proposition and product papers so provinces can execute on identified sector opportunities
- Maintain a competitive advantage by enabling provincial teams with the right tools and insights
- Work closely with sales teams and influence their approach to third party partnerships
- Manage the risks that come with third party relationships, including operational and regulatory impacts
Application note: You will apply on Standard Bank's own system, not through the job board.
Requirements
- First Degree in Business Commerce or a related field
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Business Solutions within Business and Commercial Banking
- Experience managing alliances, joint ventures and third party relationships, including business origination and dealing with large corporates in an asset finance capacity
- Experience in sales and influencing sales teams
- Understanding of the risks associated with third parties, including operational and regulatory impacts
- Strong behavioural competencies including articulating information, challenging ideas, convincing people, developing strategies, documenting facts and establishing rapport
- Technical competencies in brand management, business analysis, environments and perspectives, financial industry regulatory framework and written communication
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop third party relationships in the agriculture sector to create new business opportunities
- Deepen product finance penetration for Commercial Asset Finance and grow market share in South Africa
- Develop and drive the sector value proposition and product papers for provincial execution
- Enable provinces to exploit and execute on identified sector opportunities
- Maintain a competitive advantage through strong sector positioning
- Influence sales teams and manage risks linked to third party relationships
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 31 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you enjoy building relationships and have a head for business. Standard Bank values people who can think strategically and work with others to unlock opportunities in agriculture.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with third party partnerships, asset finance and any work you have done with large corporates. The bank will look for evidence that you understand both the sales side and the risks involved.
If you land an interview, be ready to talk through real examples of how you have influenced sales teams or managed complex business relationships. Show that you can document facts clearly and establish rapport quickly, as these are key competencies for the role.
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