Lending Supervisor

Communicate Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Midrand is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor – Lending to lead a team and ensure effective loan operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, strong analytical skills, and over 5 years of credit experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing lending portfolio while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ credit experience, ideally within lending.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lending operations, ensuring accurate loan origination.
• Review complex funding applications and manage legal agreements.
• Monitor loan performance, lead collections and recoveries.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Sound credit judgment

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in finance, business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lending / credit systems

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supervisor – Lending to lead a lending team and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a credit professional with strong leadership skills to play a key role in the growth and management of a profitable loan portfolio.

Position Information

• Oversee day-to-day lending operations, ensuring accurate loan origination, processing, and disbursement
• Review complex funding applications, manage legal agreements, and maintain accurate loan records
• Monitor loan performance, lead collections and recoveries, and minimise impairments
• Ensure compliance with regulations and provide timely reporting to stakeholders
• Manage and develop the lending team, fostering continuous learning and client satisfaction
• Contribute to policy, process, and product improvements, while staying informed on market and regulatory changes

Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree or diploma in finance, business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lending / credit systems
• Sound credit judgment and ability to balance risk-return effectively

Qualification

• Minimum 5 years’ credit experience, ideally within lending.