PURPOSE OF THE JOB To plan, direct, lead and manage the provincial business unit within relevant governance structures to attain approved provincial objectives, including business growth and profitability targets as well as development objectives. Drives business value by developing and implementing new and reviewed operational strategies across the deal origination environment as well as ensure acceptable customer service standards are met Build and maintain external stakeholder relations, including the local community, local as well as provincial government, and to increase the organisation’s visibility to enhance new and existing business opportunities Manages the day-to-day operations, including sales and business support services and related administration activities, incorporating lending, product sales, customer service, operations, security and safety in accordance with the organisation’s guidelines, policies and objectives, thereby ensuring high levels of performance as well as sound security, quality, risk control and governance at provincial level