Collections Operations Manager

**About the Role**:
We are excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Operations Manager within our High Balance Collections division, based in **Johannesburg.**

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire, and develop a dynamic team of Team Managers and Agents. You will take charge of their growth, driving their development to unlock maximum productivity and effectiveness, all while focusing on achieving stellar recoveries.

As the Operations Manager, you will craft and execute strategies, boost team capacity, and ensure the seamless implementation of business goals. You will be at the helm of the business unit's success, guiding a team of managers and expert consultants to financial and operational triumphs.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Under the management /direction of the Operations Executive, the Operations Manager will have the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):

- **Portfolio Management,** you will be responsible for:

- Leading the execution of strategies and managing portfolios to maximise recoveries.
- Ensuring we consistently meet or exceed expectations for productivity, quality and collections.
- Optimising call centre productivity through hands-on team management, best practices, and continuous process improvement.
- Designing and executing operational strategy and daily portfolio analysis to drive efficiency and results.
- Overseeing administrative processes and reporting to ensure smooth operations and improved performance.
- Compile and produce relevant reporting and analysis to maximize results.
- ** Personnel Management,** you will lead your team by:

- Actively managing Team Managers to ensure consistent performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Ensuring staff are adequately trained, motivated, and supported, with an emphasis on performance excellence.
- Managing attendance and compliance to ensure a productive and engaged workforce.
- Expand and develop teams.
- Coach and mentor staff in line with the Nimble Group Values.
- **Service Excellence,** you will foster excellence by:

- Cultivating strong, strategic relationships with executives, senior managers, and support staff.
- Ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional service and maintain high satisfaction, while driving continuous improvement.
- **Living the Nimble Values,**as a leader you will:

- Create a **Positive Impact** by leading with enthusiasm, drive positive outcomes and contribute to creating a productive work environment.
- ** Get It Done**by demonstrating a strong sense of accountability and drive, ensuring tasks and goals are completed on time and to a high standard.
- ** Find Better Ways** by continuously innovating and look for ways to improve processes, enhance performance and deliver better results.
- ** Do the Right Thin**g** - Lead by example with integrity, ensuring decisions and actions align with the company's values and ethical standards.

**Requirements**:

- Management experience in operations, particularly in a collections or credit management environment.
- A proven track record of successfully managing teams and developing talent.
- Expertise in portfolio management, relationship building, and team leadership.
- A proven track record of driving operational success while optimizing productivity and quality.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with a focus on continuous improvement
- High-level computer literacy.
- Management reporting and presenting experience is advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.
- A results-driven mindset with a proven ability to manage under pressure and consistently meet targets

**Remuneration and Benefits Structure**:

- Competitive Salary
- Performance based Incentives
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, at the full cost to the Employer, including Funeral Cover, Group Life Cover and Disability Cover:

- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Birthday Leave
- WIFI access

**This appointment will be made in line with the Company's Employment Equity Plan