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Relationship Manager – Douglas

Closing Date
2025/05/27
Reference Number
LAN250520-4
Job Title Relationship Manager – Douglas
Division Banking
Unit Commercial Development Banking
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Northern Cape
Location – Town / City Douglas
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Relationship Manager is responsible for fostering single-client ownership throughout the entire client lifecycle. The Relationship Banker is responsible for the end-to-end Client Relationship Management, and Client Experience Management.

Markets Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance products and services to existing clients and/or new clients with the aim of growing the lending Loan Book in relations to the Client Segmentation model for commercial and development farmers.

On receipt of client interests, the Relationship Manager views past performance of clients and assess potential of the deal. Advises clients on the requirements for applications and sends pack through for completion. For viable deals visits clients and performs an analysis on the institution/organisation of a new potential transaction. Acquires all documentation prior to deal structuring. Works in consultation with members of the Agriculture Economics & Advisory Division (e.g. Agriculture Specialist); Risk Management (e.g. Credit Managers and Analyst) to construct deals.

To provide recommendations on the viability of the loan application based on analysis and interpretation of, amongst others:
o Management shareholding structure, organisational structure
o Governance matters
o Competitive advantage

Key Performance Areas

1. Facilitate Development Transformation Of The Agricultural Sector (Developmental Effectiveness)

Presents the Land Bank to prospective clients via presentations, farmers unions etc.
Educates the community regarding the products and services provided by the Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance.
Identifies potential clients and follows up on interest.
Reviews clients requests for potential applications.

2. Growth, Profitability And Financial Performance ( Financial Sustainability)

Ensure the growth of the loan book.
Manage NPL ratio –measure role-ins at stage 1 and 2 to ensure portfolio health.
Net interest margin – Ability to price portfolio correctly to ensure overall portfolio is positive.
Ability to pass on leads to insurance to generate non-interest income.
Customer growth – 6 New to Bank customers on boarded with loans disbursed by end of financial year.

3. Client Relationship Management And Preservation Strategy (Stakeholder Management And Client Centricity)

Engage clients by doing visitations and calls.
Engage customers and resolve escalated customer complaints / issues promptly and effectively with relevant feedback captured and appropriately communicated.
Meet with current clients to review services provided and determine if there is an additional sales opportunity and strengthen existing relationships through personalized service.
4.Stakeholder Relationship Management (Stakeholder Management and Client centricity)

     •    Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that business needs are being met.
         o    Align and collaborate with stakeholders such as credit and legal.

Liaise with key stakeholders internally to support appropriate agreements when required.
Work collaboratively with Client Analyst, Agriculture Specialist, Credit Management to address matters and review complex transactions thereby mitigating any potential risk and ensure that the required results for the allocated portfolio are achieved.

5. People management (Organisational effectiveness)

Implement personal training and development plan and meet personal targets.
Manage and support Client Analyst.

6. Process Improvements (Organisational effectiveness)

Implement improvements to processes and ways of work to improve efficiencies and support targets.
Share learnings with other and collaborate with other Relationship Managers.

7. Governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance (Governance)

Ensure compliance to policies.
Escalate issues of concern or risk to the relevant parties and line management. Consistently keep track of loan application process and progress.
Provide feedback to the line manager on progress and specific problem areas.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
Relevant 3 year qualification in commerce, business, banking, or other relevant and equivalent qualifications.
Experience in the management of client relationships, preferably in a financial and customer facing environment – 3 to 5 years.
Knowledge to assess a business case for an agricultural farming business and the competency to interpret financial statements, and do financial calculations. – 1 to 2 years.
Basic knowledge of credit principles and practices and relevant legislation – 3 years.
Critical Competencies
Microsoft Office
Analytical Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Financial / Business Acumen
Agricultural Industry
Organisational analysis and market evaluation
Strategy analysis and governance assessments
Credit Risk assessment
Structuring of Corporate and Commercial transactions
Additional Requirements
Valid SA driver’s license
Willing to travel extensively
Extended hours as and when required

Client Banking Analyst (Commercial Banking & Transformation) – Upington

Closing Date
2025/05/27
Reference Number
LAN250520-3
Job Title Client Banking Analyst (Commercial Banking & Transformation) – Upington
Division Banking
Unit Commercial Development Banking
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Northern Cape
Location – Town / City Upington
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To work closely with the Relationship Manager and Provincial Head to package the credit submission documents for Credit Committees.
To act as consolidator of inputs from team members in the development of the business case for loan applications – inclusive of working on a team-basis with members of the team in the Provincial Office and the Credit Analysts in the Risk Management Division.
Financial Modelling, Analysis & Deal structuring.
To provide recommendations on the viability of the loan application based on analysis and interpretation of, amongst others:
o The business case
o Financial statements – inclusive of cash flow projections
o Risk Considerations and Mitigation thereof
o Security and Collateral
o Development, Social and Environmental Impact considerations
To provide a first level quality assurance function on the applicable policies and procedures related to the transaction under consideration.
To provide first level quality assurance across key systems used by business such as SAP,CRM and Acceleris.
Key Performance Areas

1. Facilitate Development Transformation Of The Agricultural Sector

Prepare, review, and enhance application materials for all applications, i.e., Blended Finance, Agro-Energy Fund, etc., to meet high standards of accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Analyse and understand the criteria for approval of all applications, such as BFS and Agro-Energy Fund applications.
Financial Modelling, Analysis & Deal Structuring

• Provide recommendations on the viability of the loan application based on analysis and interpretation of, amongst others:
  o Viability of the business case
  o Alignment to the Bank’s mandate
  Structure the most optimal transaction based on legal aspects, regulations, and the mandate of the Bank.
  Depending on the outcome of the assessment, compile a report on the outcome of all assessments highlighting risks, irregularities, business deterioration, and insights.

1. Growth, Profitability And Financial Performance

Assist the Relationship Manager and Provincial Head in developing and implementing strategies to meet financial sustainability targets.
Conduct regular reviews of existing clients with stand-alone accounts to identify potential opportunities for cross-selling
Proactive portfolio management:

Within 72 hours of receipt of the new file, undertake the client on boarding process:

Validate the loan conditions, update the loan conditions register, and diarise the expected due date for each condition on the system.
Inform the client of the loan conditions and the adherence thereof.
Validate the client information with the client and update the system. This will include validation of the instalment due date alignment to the client’s income cycle, commodities, and KYC documents.
Measure the cost-to-income ratio to ensure positive portfolio health.
Aim to keep overdue reviews within a threshold not exceeding 5% of total reviews, taking corrective action when necessary.
Support the Relationship Manager and Provincial Head in monitoring the performance of clients in stage 1 and stage 2 to ensure portfolio health.

3. Client Relationship Management And Preservation Strategy

Establish and manage a tracking system to monitor response times and ensure timely follow-up.
Support the Relationship Manager’s turnaround time to address and respond to client complaints aligned with standard level targets.
Support Relationship Managers in driving client contracts through the loan origination process within stipulated timelines for client satisfaction – 90 days.
Proactive arrears and default management:

Obtain approval from the relevant credit committees regarding changes in members/trustees/directors and sureties of pre-legal arrear clients.
Obtain approval from the relevant credit committees on the release or leasing of security (person and/or property).

4. Stakeholder Relationship Management

Actively gather and analyse feedback from stakeholders to enhance the application process.
Implement changes and improvements based on feedback to ensure the continuous progression of applications.
Ensure effective collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.

5. Process Improvements

Continuously refine and optimise application strategies to increase the likelihood of approval.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of loan disbursements.
Ensure effectiveness of data management practices and discipline to support effective analysis and analytics.

6. Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Compliance

Monitor the client accounts within allocated portfolio in compliance to the terms and conditions of the approved loan agreement and ensure adherence to the terms.
Quality of first level quality assurance ensuring risk and compliance and applying applicable policies and procedures.
Provide a first level quality assurance function on the applicable internal and external statutory requirements, policies and procedures related to the transaction under consideration.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
NQF Level 5: or Relevant three year qualification – BTech in Credit or Risk Management or – Undergraduate Degree in Commercial / Business Sciences / Risk Management / Investment Management.
Post qualification experience which will typically include the following: 3 to 5 Years

• Experience as a Credit Analyst, or relevant credit / lending assessment experience in a commercial or corporate banking environment
• Experience in a Financial Services Lending environment
• Relationship management experience in a customer facing environment – within an agricultural environment an advantage
  Critical Competencies
  Computer
  Communication
  Financial Principles
  Interpersonal
  Reporting
  Planning
  Analytical
  Time Management
  Additional Requirements
  Extended hours as and when required
  Valid driver’s license
  Travel as and when required

Head: CRM, Client Experience & Insights – (Head Office)

Closing Date
2025/06/11
Reference Number
LAN250519-1
Job Title Head: CRM, Client Experience & Insights – (Head Office)
Division Banking
Unit Commercial Development Banking
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Centurion
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Head: CRM, Client Experience & Insights is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize customer retention, loyalty, and satisfaction. The purpose is to oversee the implementation and management of CRM systems, analyze customer data to identify trends and opportunities, and lead cross-functional efforts to personalise marketing, sales, and customer service interactions. Additionally, focus on driving revenue growth through targeted campaigns, customer segmentation, and effective communication channels

To lead the collection, analysis and interpretation of client data to generate actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, client centric product development and improved service delivery within the Bank.

To design, manage and continuously improve the end-to-end client experience for the Bank’s customers, ensuring that interactions across physical and digital channels are simple and responsive.

Key Performance Areas

1. Embed a Customer experience culture in the organisation

Define and execute short and long-term customer service and support strategy, leveraging best practices and technology to expand service capabilities, ensuring consistent, high-value and cost-effective service levels.
Implement initiatives to embed a desirable customer centric culture and create an inclusive work environment.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage consistent customer messaging and develop and maintain cross-disciplinary and partner support processes and communications.

2. Manage relationships and institutionalise internal mechanisms to improve customer experience

Facilitate smooth working relationship and resolution of any client or customer complaints in the Bank.
Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies.
Set-up meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict.

3. Develop and implement a Customer Relationship Management strategy, systems and data insights

Develop and implement the agricultural client experience strategy aligned with business goals and client needs.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in CRM practices, processes, and technologies

4. Channelling of sales leads to relevant party

Lead cross-functional efforts to segment customers, develop targeted campaigns, and optimize communication channels.
Collaborate with marketing, sales, customer service, and product teams to align CRM initiatives with business objectives and priorities
Engage with the front line Divisional Heads on targets and potential leads to contribute to the overall increase in new clients.

5. Effective Team and Business Support

Oversee the day-to-day operations of customer service including ongoing performance evaluation and refinement for operational excellence
Work closely with the other members of the relevant teams to deliver outstanding performance and support the Business Coordinator as may be required.
Take responsibility for routine duties on a regular basis with other members of the team.

6. Departmental and People Management Performance Management

Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff member
Capacity Planning

Determine the human resource requirements, in accordance with the expected deliverables and current capacity
Secure the human capital requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
Financial Management

Develop and manage budget
Manage expenditure and ensure no fruitless expenditure
Adhere to financial guidelines and thus ensure proper control over expenditure
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communication or related field
Experience in a Financial / Agriculture Services environment with at least 5 year’s management experience – 6 to 8 years

Proven experience in CRM, customer experience management, or related roles, with a track record of driving results.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in CRM systems and analytics tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strategic mindset and ability to think creatively and analytically to solve complex business problems.
Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and deliver exceptional results.
Adaptability to evolving CRM technologies and industry trends
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Critical Competencies
Microsoft Office
Financial / Business Acumen
Customers Care Service Principles
Project Management Skills
Knowledge of SAP
Additional Requirements
Required to work extended hours

Learner: People & Culture (FTC – 24 months)

Closing Date
2025/05/23
Reference Number
LAN250514-1
Job Title Learner: People & Culture (FTC – 24 months)
Division People and Culture
Unit HC Talent Mgmt Learning & Dev
Job Type Classification Graduate Learner Programme
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Centurion
Job Advert Summary
Main purpose of the Learner Programme

The purpose of the Learnership Programme is to provide young unemployed graduates with structured learning and workplace experience. The duration of the programme is for 24 months; and provides work exposure to graduates and afford them the opportunity to learn and develop their careers in their specialised field of study. The programme affords graduates exposure for on-the-job exposure and attending training opportunities. The programme includes mentorship where the learner will develop skills and knowledge and gain practical work experience in their field of study.

The Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance have opportunity for young unemployed graduates (between the ages of 18 – 35 years) who are looking to grow in their field of study, to join their team. Graduates must be in possession of tertiary qualifications that are critical (as listed below) for Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance. Graduates should have no prior work experience after completion of studies and must be a South African citizen.

We are looking for young women and men who have passion to contribute in the agricultural sector.

Vibrant, passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, can-do-attitude will stand the graduate in good stead in this dynamic environment.

Key Performance Areas
Key Responsibilities include amongst others:

The completion of all allocated duties in a professional manner as determined by the mentor.
Ensure personal development of skills in the qualification specialist area.
Administrative duties as allocated by the responsible mentor.
Compilation or undertaking research or the compilation of report writing, reports, memorandums, presentations, etc.
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Tertiary Qualifications Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a three year Tertiary Qualification in one of the following areas of specialisation:
Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Critical Competencies
Analytical
Attention to Detail
Communication (written, verbal)
Deadline driven
Energy
Enthusiasm
Initiative
Interpersonal
MS Excel
MS Word & MS PowerPoint
Problem Solving
Additional Requirements
Extended hours as and when required
Travel as and when required

Lead: Technical & Application Testing

Closing Date
2025/05/22
Reference Number
LAN250513-1
Job Title Lead: Technical & Application Testing
Division IT and Operations
Unit Finance Treasury & IT
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of a Lead: Technical & Application Testing is responsible for the testing aspects of a solution introduced into the existing and new Landbank / Land Bank Insurance Applications. This role oversees the process of testing software before moving it into Landbank production environments and also oversee testing teams, providing technical testing guidance, and ensuring projects are to deliver high-quality application delivery. This is accountable for creating and executing thorough test strategies and plans that align with the project’s needs. More so, they create testing plans, assess which cases need to be tested, and create test cases.

Key Performance Areas

1. Develop Application Test Plans and Strategies for all applications

Develop and implement application testing strategies and resource plans, translating business requirements into testable components.
Lead and oversee testing operations, providing guidance to teams.
Collaborate with developers and IT architects to ensure testing aligns with architectural and development standards.
Communicate test plans to stakeholders and ensure all testing adheres to SDLC standards

2. Ensure Optimal Test Resource Management

Plan and manage testing resources effectively by forecasting workload, preparing accurate test data, and ensuring optimal deployment of testers.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to estimate resource needs and prevent any shortages during application testing.

3. Stakeholder Management and Communication

Develop and execute a stakeholder communication plan to ensure transparency throughout application testing.
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Engage stakeholders early, especially for User Acceptance Testing, and collaborate with technical teams to optimize testing processes.

4. Conduct and monitor the execution of test processes

Lead the execution of functional and non-functional test cases, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
Manage and mentor a team of manual and automation testers, while setting testing standards and goals.
Oversee test execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Evaluate new testing technologies and drive continuous improvement.
Act as a liaison between IT vendors and Business Analysts to align testing with business needs.

5. Test Case Management

Oversee the preparation and enhancement of clear, detailed test cases and ensure the availability of accurate test data and resources.
Lead test rehearsals, develop a requirements traceability matrix, and guide the refinement of functional test cases.
Review test results, especially from User Acceptance Testing, to confirm that application requirements are fully addressed.

6. Lead and Manage Application User Acceptance Testing

Lead the end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process by preparing test cases, developing test scenarios and scripts, and ensuring the availability of test data.
Oversee the execution of UAT for all application testing, review results to confirm requirements are met, maintain a requirements traceability matrix, and produce comprehensive test reports post-testing.

7. Support the Development Team with Understanding of Business and Functional Requirements during Build and Testing Phase

Effectively prioritize and analyze business requirements based on value, cost, and time constraints, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Synthesize and document stakeholder inputs using models, diagrams, and matrices to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and ready for review, while continuously monitoring quality and supporting the achievement of business goals and stakeholder needs.

8. Support the Development of Functional and Test Specifications

Evaluate and recommend effective solution proposals by analyzing trade-offs to maximize business value and minimize cost.
Communicate solution impacts, facilitate change management, and support data and process transitions.
Define acceptance criteria, assess stakeholder readiness, and ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Prioritize and manage defects, identify workarounds, and monitor post-deployment usage to ensure alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent
ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL)
Ideal

Postgraduate Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent
ITIL Certification
ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL)
Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum

6-8 years in:

Solid experience in software testing
Experience in writing Complex Testing strategies and plans
Technical Tetsing reviews and application solution test designs
Proven success as a technical team leader in testing
Experience in planning and executing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and RT (Regression Testing)
General awareness of technologies (ARIS, SAP, Microsoft Applications)
Critical Competencies
Experience of full software quality assurance lifecycle
Test Lead position, leading a test automation team
Experience in dealing with multiple process and systems methodology application
Experience working with structured test methods and processes
Experience working in a test-driven development environment
Manage (with my support) the creation of a Project Test Strategy
Coordinate testing of applications within scope
Ability to interact with various specialists internally or externally to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Perform QA duties of testing undertaken by internal test resource
Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Experience Business Environment

Legal Advisor: Client Agreements – Cape Town

Closing Date
2025/05/26
Reference Number
LAN250520-2
Job Title Legal Advisor: Client Agreements – Cape Town (Re-advertise)
Division Legal Services
Unit Legal Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape town
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide legal advice, legal opinion and solutions and manage legal risks as per the Regionolisation model to business units and branches.The position is located within the Regions to ensure effective client support.. The Legal Advisor will ensure legal compliance as well as manage the external resources and the draft and review of client agreements and contracts and other relevant legal matters. Review/checking of the conditions precedent to ensure compliance and sign off of same.

Key Performance Areas

1. Business Support and General Legal Advice

Custodian of legal agreements as applicable and responsible for developing and reviewing them from time to time to ensure legal compliance
Drafting of Legal Agreements and SLA’s
Assessment of impact of any new legislation and providing training to Legal and affected Business Units from time to time
Providing legal advice and opinions to Divisions and within the regionalisation model
Legal research and legal reviews and due diligence investigations
Advising and providing a tailor made business solutions to problems
Generally ensure best possible legal solution to legal problems

2. Monitoring and Compliance with Land Bank Act and other applicable legislation

Monitor legislation that may affect the Bank and recommend solutions
Proactive awareness of new legislation and advising the Bank accordingly
Assessment of impact of any new legislation and making recommendations in this regard

3. Resource Management

Management of assigned attorneys in terms of giving them instructions and subsequent communication as applicable
Manage delivery of outsourced work and monitor performance

4. Review and Development of Policies and Procedures

Identify loopholes and make recommendations on policies and processes for improved service delivery
Monitoring and compliance to the policies and procedures and making recommendations in case of non-compliance.
Assist in Delegation of Powers (DOP) development and review
Drafting agreements and general legal assistance to the Bank as a whole including ensuring product compliance and alignment with the Bank’s policies

5. Manage Stakeholder relationship

Proactive building of internal relationships with all business units
Understanding operational business needs
Providing business solutions in area of expertise
Understanding internal client’s areas of operation
Proactively building relationships with attorneys/advocates/Bank clients
Good working relationship with team

6. Drafting

Receive requests for the drafting of Contracts
Assess and discuss requirements with the client and draft initial contracts
Review inputs and amend according to comments received
Prepare execution versions of the contract, together with control sheets, acquire internal signatories and submit for external signatures
Retain electronic copies of contracts and control sheets
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
4 year LLB Degree or equivalent.
Admitted Attorney having served articles of clerkship or Admitted Advocate, having served pupillage.
3 – 5 years Post admission experience.
Critical Competencies
Legislation
Legal opinions
Report writing
Compilation of policies and procedures
Legal reviews and due diligence
Research
Drafting
Additional Requirements
In depth knowledge of the Companies Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, Land Bank Act, and other legislation related to financial institutions and employee relations.

Legal Advisor: Client Agreements – Pietermaritzburg

Closing Date
2025/05/26
Reference Number
LAN250520-1
Job Title Legal Advisor: Client Agreements – Pietermaritzburg (Re-advertise)
Division Banking
Unit Legal Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Job Advert Summary
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide legal advice, legal opinion and solutions and manage legal risks as per the Regionolisation model to business units and branches.The position is located within the Regions to ensure effective client support.. The Legal Advisor will ensure legal compliance as well as manage the external resources and the draft and review of client agreements and contracts and other relevant legal matters. Review/checking of the conditions precedent to ensure compliance and sign off of same.

Key Performance Areas

1. Business Support and General Legal Advice

Custodian of legal agreements as applicable and responsible for developing and reviewing them from time to time to ensure legal compliance
Drafting of Legal Agreements and SLA’s
Assessment of impact of any new legislation and providing training to Legal and affected Business Units from time to time
Providing legal advice and opinions to Divisions and within the regionalisation model
Legal research and legal reviews and due diligence investigations
Advising and providing a tailor made business solutions to problems
Generally ensure best possible legal solution to legal problems

2. Monitoring and Compliance with Land Bank Act and other applicable legislation

Monitor legislation that may affect the Bank and recommend solutions
Proactive awareness of new legislation and advising the Bank accordingly
Assessment of impact of any new legislation and making recommendations in this regard

3. Resource Management

Management of assigned attorneys in terms of giving them instructions and subsequent communication as applicable
Manage delivery of outsourced work and monitor performance

4. Review and Development of Policies and Procedures

Identify loopholes and make recommendations on policies and processes for improved service delivery
Monitoring and compliance to the policies and procedures and making recommendations in case of non-compliance.
Assist in Delegation of Powers (DOP) development and review
Drafting agreements and general legal assistance to the Bank as a whole including ensuring product compliance and alignment with the Bank’s policies

5. Manage Stakeholder relationship

Proactive building of internal relationships with all business units
Understanding operational business needs
Providing business solutions in area of expertise
Understanding internal client’s areas of operation
Proactively building relationships with attorneys/advocates/Bank clients
Good working relationship with team

6. Drafting

Receive requests for the drafting of Contracts
Assess and discuss requirements with the client and draft initial contracts
Review inputs and amend according to comments received
Prepare execution versions of the contract, together with control sheets, acquire internal signatories and submit for external signatures
Retain electronic copies of contracts and control sheets
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience
4 year LLB Degree or equivalent.
Admitted Attorney having served articles of clerkship or Admitted Advocate, having served pupillage.
3 – 5 years Post admission experience.
Critical Competencies
Legislation
Legal opinions
Report writing
Compilation of policies and procedures
Legal reviews and due diligence
Research
Drafting
Additional Requirements
In depth knowledge of the Companies Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, Land Bank Act, and other legislation related to financial institutions and employee relations.

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