Branch Manager Alberton

Main purpose of this job The Branch Manager is responsible for the financial, business, marketing, and people management for his/her branch. Critical outcomes Financial Management

• Continuously manage and monitor branch performance with regards to the following:

o New business loan advances. o Interest Revenue o Fee Income o Branch expenses o Age analysis o Provisions and impairments Business/Compliance management

• Ensure implementation of and compliance with internal policy as determined by Executive management.
• Ensure NCA compliance in respect of lending policy and display requirements
• Ensure adherence to collections policies and procedures in Branches
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures by all branch staff.
• Investigate and report non-compliance to area manager.
• Monitor potential fraud in branches and report suspicious activities to Area Managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on Branch and within branches.
• Ensure that the sum of branch daily/monthly is 100% accurate and are balanced every day.
• Manage and report maintenance requirements of company hardware and software.

Sales and Marketing Management

• Develop implement Sales and Marketing plans to improve branch performance
• Effectively implement sales and marketing plans
• Measure plan effectiveness and implement correct actions where required
• Actively focus on marketing and cross sell of non-loan products
• Drive community participation through focussed marketing activities

People Management

• Manage, motivate and monitor branch personnel and their performance.
• Ensure active 360° communication between branches and Area Managers.

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• Decision making and problem solving in branches.
• Manage staff training requirements and facilitate training.
• Recommend to Area Managers staff movement including:

o Promotions o Appointments o Movements o Salary adjustments Qualifications: Minimum Matric. Sales and Marketing qualifications will be an advantage. Experience: 2 years proven track record in microfinance or banking. Minimum of two years managerial experience Knowledge and Skills: The incumbent should be able to demonstrate: • An ability to lead a team • Empathy and patience with clients and colleagues • An ability to orally communicate in a clear, respectful, honest, assertive and persuasive manner • Numeracy and literacy abilities to the level that ensures no mistakes. • A flair for administrative organization and detail • A positive attitude • A ready knowledge of the companys products (Type of loans as well as Consumer Finance) • A ready knowledge of the pricing of each product (Consumer Finance) • An ability to operate a computer and peripherals effectively and at acceptable speeds • Understanding of the need for urgency when dealing with daily and monthly reports, complaints and queries • Accuracy in the maintenance of records and systems • An ability to remain calm and resolve conflict • An ability to converse in at least two languages spoken within the market place • A compliance to all workplace rules and procedures • A willingness to undertake duties beyond the confines of your job. Additional Requirements: Financial Management: Continuously manage and monitor branch performance. Business/Compliance Management: Ensure that the sum of branch daily/monthly is 100% accurate and is balanced everyday Sales. Marketing Management: Develop implement Sales and Marketing plans to improve branch performance. People Management: Manage, motivate and monitor branch personnel and their performance Clear ITC