Branch Officer

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Job Summary Assist Branch Manager for managing branch performance in terms of sales and service through delivering of excellent customer service, sales origination, lead generation and transactional processing. Assist Branch Manager for the daily operations of the branch, especially customer service and finance activities in accordance with procedures and policies and make improvements as needed. Achieve operational rigour excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes undertaken to ensure a satisfactory audit. Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and in-depth understanding of the policies and processes of the branch.

Manage customer experience in line with our customer obsession journey and resolve proactively complaints from customers. Promote use of remote and Digital channels Monitor branch financial activities, review reports, and manage the vault. Assist Branch manager to manage impairment. Provide on-going coaching and sharing of knowledge to the team. Enhance staff engagement and promote a learning culture. Ensure that the premises are reflective of the standard. Job DescriptionSales and serviceEnsure excellent service delivery throughout the customer journey and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance customer satisfaction and NPS.

Assist Branch Manager to develop and implement sales strategies to deepen product detention within existing customer base, promote cross selling opportunities and increase market share towards overall achievement of Retail performance objectives. Participate in the branch initiatives to achieve Retail objectives. Promote use of remote and digital channelsEndeavour to deliver exceptional sales performance by identifying and meeting customer needs through sales & cross selling of all Retail products & services. Manage complaints in accordance with policies with an excellent turnaround time and ensure proactively and timely solutions provided to customers.

Assist Branch manager for the planning of the branch activities in order to provide sufficient selling time to team members. Assist Branch Manager in the management of the day to day activities of the branch. People ManagementBuild and develop a high performing team through performance development plans & coaching. Ensure that team members are developed to achieve their maximum potentialSupport in managing staff issues, leave and attendance levels and ensure that procedures are followed. Ensure that Performance Development Process is understood by all staff members, and where agreeable a Performance Development Plan is in place.

Identify training needs of the team and effectively support their personal development. Drive initiatives to promote staff engagement and motivation. Ensure that the team participate actively in Retail activitiesOperational RigourAchieve operational rigour excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes undertaken to ensure a satisfactory audit. Comply with all relevant legislations and regulatory guidelines, Absa Policies, guidelines, and procedures e. g. , Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act, Code of Banking Practice, Fraud prevention and money laundering procedures, Branch & Cash Operations Guideline, End to End Cash Management.

Participate in systems administration and adhere to the group IT & IRM security policies. Ensure that Branch Security standards and procedures are adhered to. Act as BCM Business Unit Owner / Deputy for your unit in line with the bank's BCM framework, processes, policies, and BCC Statement of ResponsibilityResponsible for managing the vault and all cash supplies and reconciliation of the tills as well as cash sorting and repatriation. SelfAgree performance development objectives with the line manager. Pursue self-development to increase personal effectiveness acknowledging strengths and areas for development. Demonstrate a can-do attitude.

Team WorkingDrive initiatives to enhance team spirit to deliver exceptional business performance. Share knowledge experience and best practice with other team members. Provide cover for outside home branch when required. Work cross functionally with the key service providers to ensure seamless service to our customers. Supporting, and where necessary deputize, the Branch Manager to ensure the overall achievement of the Branch objectives. Depending on business contingencies, you may be called upon to perform other duties assigned to you by management.

Mandatory Risk and Control objectiveEnsure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role. EducationFurther Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)