Head Of Leasing Operations

Standard Bank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking an experienced professional to lead the strategic and operational performance of the leasing portfolio. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in fleet leasing and a strong understanding of vehicle life-cycle management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operational leadership and a passion for client excellence. This is a full-time opportunity based in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in fleet leasing or asset finance.
• Experience in senior operational leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational performance of leasing portfolio.
• Drive operational efficiency through automation and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for client solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational execution mindset

Commercial acumen

Leadership and team development

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Business Segment : Business & Commercial Banking
Location : ZA, undefined, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Job Type : Full-time
Job Ref ID : A-

Date Posted : 11 / 14 / Job DescriptionTo lead the strategic and operational performance of our Full Maintenance Leasing (FML) and Operational Leasing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in fleet leasing, asset finance, or vehicle management — with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle life-cycle management, residual value risk, and maintenance cost control.
• Proven track record of leading transformation initiatives and improving operational efficiency in a complex environment.
• Deep knowledge of leasing systems, vendor management, and financial performance drivers.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a strong operational execution mindset.
• Commercially astute and analytically driven.
• Exceptional people leader, inspires, develops, and empowers teams.
• Passionate about client excellence, technology enablement, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

• Lead the end-to-end leasing operations including asset procurement, maintenance fund management, contract administration, and remarketing.
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee financial control, pricing integrity, and risk management to ensure sustainable portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, sales, credit, technology, and supplier networks, to ensure seamless delivery of client solutions.
• Lead a high-performing operations team, embedding a culture of client centricity, accountability, and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.

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