Who we are

We are continually innovating financial solutions that are more valuable and more accessible. We call it humanity through banking.

Every day we strive to live our brand purpose ‘humanity through banking’. The people who work for African Bank represent the diverse population of South Africa; therefore we are a reflection of you, of all South Africans. No matter what the situation or circumstance, we hope that people who interact with us will walk away and say “I was treated with humanity"

Our Values

WE ARE TRANSPARENT

In all our interactions, we commit to open and honest communication, whether it be written or verbal.
We are open to considering different viewpoints and we commit to expressing our own, respectfully.
We commit to account for our activities and accept responsibility for them.
We disclose the results of our activities and deliver on our promises.
We say what we mean and we do what we say.

WE ARE CREATIVE

Creativity helps us look at situations in a new way, with a fresh perspective

We use creativity to find solutions that advance lives.
We use data to develop creative and appropriate solutions.
We take pride in collaborating to unlock value using our creativity.

WE ARE COLLABORATIVE

We bring our unique talents together for the benefit of the team.
We work together internally and externally to find the best solution.
We place the customer at the centre of all decision-making; we encourage honest debates and we respect and commit to final decisions.
We commit to align and harmonise our practices and actions and contribute positively towards the agreed goal.

WE ARE EMPATHETIC

We respect that we are all different.
We are genuinely attentive and we attempt to put ourselves. in other peoples' shoes.
We seek to understand people. Should we differ in opinion we will respond to them with sensitivity and compassion.
We are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people living in underprivileged communities in South Africa.

WE ARE SUSTAINABLE

Sustainable organisations create long-term shared value to advance lives. To be sustainable we need to be:

profit conscious.
committed to transformation because we know that leveraging our diversity will enable greater innovation and growth.
ethical in everything we do, including in the creation of our products and the delivery of our services.
committed to advancing the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Purpose

To advance lives through financial and related services.

The Board

The Group has a skilled, diversified and experience Board. For further information in respect of the various Board members please click on the pictures below