Supervisor: Lending Operations

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Supervisor: Lending Operations in Midrand, Gauteng. This role involves leading a team of junior loan officers, supervising the processing of lending products, and ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in commercial lending and a solid understanding of SME financing mechanisms. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of operational experience within commercial lending or specialized credit.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Strong understanding of SME financing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of junior loan officers and interns.
• Supervise the processing of SME lending products.
• Conduct reviews of customer financial data and documents.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk policies.
• Assist management with portfolio performance monitoring.

Skills

Team Supervision

Loan Portfolio Oversight

Risk & Compliance Management

Process Enforcement

Reporting

Tools

SME financing mechanisms

Purchase Order Funding

Invoice Discounting

Job description

Supervisor: Lending Operations

A dynamic and growing SME financial services provider specializing in Purchase Order Loans and Invoice Discounting is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supervisor: Lending Operations to join their team. This role is perfect for a numbers-driven professional who thrives in small team environments, maintains a high standard of process discipline, and wants to contribute meaningfully to the growth of South African SMEs.

Key Performance Areas

• Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and oversee a dedicated team of junior loan officers and interns, ensuring daily operational targets and workflows are met.

• Loan Portfolio Oversight: Supervise the end-to-end processing of SME lending products, with a specific focus on evaluating purchase order finance and invoice discounting transactions.

• Risk & Compliance Management: Conduct rigorous detail-oriented reviews of customer financial data, contract documentation, and corporate buyer order verifications to safeguard lending capital.

• Process Enforcement: Ensure the team strictly adheres to internal credit risk policies, due diligence procedures, and client onboarding protocols.

• Reporting: Assist management with monitoring portfolio performance, tracking team productivity, and preparing status reports on active facilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of operational experience within a commercial lending, SME financing, or specialized credit environment.

• Leadership: Proven experience in a supervisory, team-lead, or senior specialist capacity, with a track record of guiding junior staff or interns.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong working understanding of SME financing mechanisms, specifically Purchase Order Funding and Invoice Discounting.

• Attributes: Sharp attention to detail (numbers and procedural checklists), strong work ethic, and comfort operating within a agile, flat-structured SME business model.

Position Details

• Anticipated Start Date: 1 August 2026.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.