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Specialised Projects and Partnerships Lead, CIB Brand & Marketing

Standard Bank Group standardbank.com Open · verified Oct 8, 2026
On-site Johannesburg Full-time Senior General Marketing

At a glance

Senior General Marketing role at Standard Bank Group. Johannesburg · full-time.

Pay not stated General Marketing salary

RoleGeneral Marketing
SenioritySenior
LocationJohannesburg
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 1d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Shape partnership plans and frameworks, advising on engagement programmes that address future Group needs
  • Coordinate priorities for specialised Brand and Marketing projects, partnerships and Group campaigns
  • Manage projects through to completion against defined business goals or measures
  • Design partner go-to-market plans and put those initiatives into practice
  • Build internal and external stakeholder relationships across regions and complex settings

What you bring

  • A first degree in Business Commerce, Marketing, Social Sciences or another listed field
  • Five to seven years managing projects from start to finish against business objectives or measures
  • Eight to ten years in brand management, stakeholder relationships or strategic partnerships, with evidence of results
  • You can negotiate with partners, resolve differences and reach agreements that work for both sides

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone with substantial brand, partnership and stakeholder experience, including work across complex, geographically broad relationships. The position is based on-site in Johannesburg.

From the employer

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 explore and leverage effective strategic partnerships to maximise sustainable value and impact and contribute to the realisation of Group strategic objectives. To lead partnership strategies and frameworks, act as valuable advisor and provide specialised engagement programmes, anticipating SBG future needs and intents. To drive cohesive priorities to underpin the Group Brand and Marketing specialised projects in the delivery of strategic partnerships and Group Marketing campaigns.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce / Marketing / Social Sciences

Experience Required

5-7 years experience managing broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.

8-10 years experience in effective management of a brand, ensuring the best public image of the organisation is seen. B2C and B2B experience, experience in multiple industries and marketing in different African or other international countries would be advantageous, leading a team of marketing specialists to achieve the strategic objectives and goals of the Business.

8-10 years experience in stakeholder management and having fostered a network of internal and external stakeholders across geographical boundaries and complex environments.

8-10 years experience in strategic partnering process and execution knowledge with demonstrable success metrics. Experience designing go-to-market strategies and implementing go-to-market initiatives with partners. Negotiation skill, ability to overcome obstacles, resolve differences, and forge win-win agreements with partners.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Convincing People
  • Developing Strategies
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Examining Information
  • Generating Ideas
  • Interpreting Data
  • Producing Output
  • Providing Insights
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Analysing and Interpreting Information
  • Business Acumen (P&C)
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Conducting Research
  • Developing Marketing Insights
  • Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement
  • Operational Planning
  • Risk Awareness
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking
  • Strategic Planning and Reporting
  • Strategy Definition
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Value Identification
  • Write Effective Communications

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