Please note the very short window: this listing is shown as expiring in 1 day from its 29 October 2026 posting date, so apply immediately if you meet the requirements. A permanent, management-level Enterprise Solutions Account Manager role is available on a hybrid basis in Johannesburg or Cape Town, listed by Datafin. The full advertised title is “Enterprise Solutions Account Manager (Hybrid – Johannesburg or Cape Town)”. The listing location is given as Johannesburg, but the advert says the successful candidate must be based in, or able to work from, Johannesburg or Cape Town — please confirm the work base on the original advert.
About the company and the work
The client is a leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector, looking for an Enterprise Solutions Manager to drive new business and manage strategic relationships within the fintech and banking sector. This is a solutions-led, relationship-driven role focused on enterprise clients, particularly banks. The successful candidate is expected to be physically present with clients on a regular basis, around twice a week, to build and maintain trust at a senior level. The role sits at the intersection of account management and new business development: growing existing enterprise relationships while actively targeting and securing new, large enterprise clients in the fintech and banking space.
Datafin Recruitment was established in 1999 and is one of South Africa’s leading recruitment companies. Owned and managed by Lindy and Bev Sollinger, it focuses on connecting clients and candidates in the Tech, Digital and Online, Data, Finance and HR industries.
Role details and duties
- Building and managing senior-level relationships within enterprise banking and fintech clients
- Acting as the primary point of contact for key accounts, with regular in-person engagement
- Identifying, pursuing and closing new large enterprise clients within the fintech and banking sector
- Understanding client business challenges and positioning the client’s AI, RPA and Intelligent Automation solutions against them
- Working closely with the client’s technical and delivery teams to scope and support solution proposals
- Managing the full account lifecycle, from relationship-building and opportunity identification through to closing
- Representing the client professionally and credibly in front of enterprise stakeholders, including senior banking executives
Requirements (only what the source states)
- Proven experience in solutions or account management within an enterprise, fintech or banking context
- Existing relationships with, or credible experience engaging, banks or large financial services institutions
- Comfortable with a client-facing role requiring regular in-person presence, around two site visits per week
- A strong new business development track record, with the ability to identify and close large enterprise deals
- Based in, or able to work from, Johannesburg or Cape Town
The advert adds that the strongest fit is likely someone with a background in an IT contracting or staffing company, managing enterprise accounts. Desired skills listed in the advert include Enterprise, Solutions and Account. No salary figure is stated in the advert, so none is shown here.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is listed on CareerJunction by Datafin, job 2645719, Ref 2610102, posted 29 October 2026. Apply only through the original CareerJunction advert using the Apply button on this page, and be wary of anyone asking you to pay a fee or share banking details to secure an interview.
Practical tips
Lead with your enterprise, fintech or banking account management experience and name the banks or large financial institutions you have worked with, since existing relationships in that space are central to the role. Give concrete examples of large enterprise deals you have identified and closed, and show that you are comfortable with regular in-person client engagement, around two site visits a week.
How the process works
Applying through the original advert sends your application to Datafin, which screens applicants for the client. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be assessed on their enterprise account management experience, their banking and fintech relationships, and their new business development track record.
Important information
This post is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and is not the employer or the recruiter, and it does not guarantee an interview or an offer. Always check the original advert for the full details before you apply.
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