Lead: Portfolio Management

Job Classification

142569

Job Post End Date: 31 October 2025

Job Family

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

Job Purpose

To deliver, manage, monitor, evaluate and implement Social Impact programmes within agriculture, energy, water, and waste sectors, aligned to Nedbank's Green Economy strategy, in order to advance the bank's vision and purpose of sustainable growth and environmental stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve Social Impact Unit (SIU) project objectives by implementing change & portfolio management interventions that deliver the required return on investment.
• Identify, build, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to prioritise needs, deliver on existing project investment and ensure strategic alignment to outcomes and SROI
• Promote, champion, and adhere to governance requirements within the Corporate Social Responsibility function.
• Achieve targets for skills development, job creation, and enterprises as outlined by the unit's objectives.
• Identify and recommend improvements to business processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and value addition for Nedbank.
• Maintain an effective project administration system by capturing, updating, and managing relevant project information.
• Update Portfolio Management framework.
• Identify areas for improvement by reviewing Corporate Social Responsibility policies, procedures, guidelines, and market trends.
• Provide feedback on initiatives by compiling and submitting accurate, timely reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the bank at key events and on media platforms to raise awareness of Nedbank SIU initiatives and strengthen the bank's brand image.
• Contribute to the conceptualisation, planning, and execution of flagship Nedbank Social Impact Events, such as the Nedbank Green Economy Indaba.
• All other duties as assigned.

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

Bcom Economics, Finance, Environmental and Social Development 

Minimum Experience Level

Minimum 1 - 2 years in Project and portfolio management, graduate programs, Public Affairs, Impact Investing or Management Consulting

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Client Centred/ Design Thinking
• Project Management skills
• Digital skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership Skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Portfolio Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Connected decision making
• Innovation
• Driving Execution
• Business Acumen