These jobs were popular with other job seekers The largest private authorised financial service provider in South Africa, and registered Credit Provider, offering micro loans through 230 stores nation wide, require an Area Manager for East London and the metropolitan area, The main purpose of the job is to ensure the profitability of the stores, driving sales and improving collections, and ensuring Branch Managers and Staff are effectively trained and managed. The ideal candidate will currently be working in the retail industry, and could be a Senior Branch Manager in a furniture group or in a FMCG company. Most important are Skills in Management, Credit Granting, knowledge of the processes of short term loans, sales and selling skills. Duties&Responsibilities Accountable for managing assigned branches Conduct regular visits and reviews of branch performance Ensure branches are profitable and exceed sales and collection targets Monitor, measure and report on the performance of all assigned stores and ensure open communication between branches and head office Responsible for recruitment , selection, onboarding, induction, performance management, coaching , discipline and adherence to all SOPs. Accountable for company policies and procedures Provide a professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers Desired Experience&Qualification Grade 12 Matric Maths Literacy Certificate/Diploma in Micro Lending Frontline Service (NQF 4) Certificate/Diploma in Generic Management (NQF 5) Understanding of Credit granting processes Basic knowledge of the National Credit Act At least 5 years experience in managing a team Min 3 years experience in the Micro Finance industry Computer Literacy Valid Drivers's License Strong human relations skills Ability to plan and organise Package&Remuneration A competitive remuneration package is provided plus: Accomodation for travelling Service of vehicle Vehicle insurance Tyres Car maintenance Petrol Interested? Send in up-to-date CVs Head&shoulders photo Certified copies of certificates&diplomas Reasons for leaving previous companies. All applications must be in line within the contents of the requirements of the job. CVs that are not in line with what is required will be deleted. Candidates who have sent in their CVs and have not had a response within 10 days, may assume their applications were unsuccessful. These jobs were popular with other job seekers #J-18808-Ljbffr