Principal Executive: Collections & Recoveries

Network Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description


SUMMARY:

A market-leading organisation is seeking a seasoned Principal Executive to lead its Collections and Recoveries division.


POSITION INFO:
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a commercially focused executive with a proven ability to drive performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional financial results. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing large-scale collections operations, leading senior teams, and shaping the future direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute collections and recoveries strategies to maximise portfolio performance. Drive profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence. Lead and mentor senior management teams within a high-performance environment. Analyse portfolio performance and implement data-driven improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Drive innovation, process optimisation, and operational transformation. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, governance, and risk requirements. Deliver strategic insights and performance reporting to executive leadership. Requirements: Extensive experience within Collections, Recoveries, Credit, or Debt Management. Proven success in a senior leadership or executive role. Strong commercial acumen and experience managing P&L performance. Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams and drive business results. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities. Ideal Candidate: You are a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a track record of improving collections performance, driving profitability, and leading large, complex operations. You combine strategic vision with operational excellence and are passionate about developing high-performing teams. Apply Now: If you are an accomplished collections executive looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. For Finance Roles: For more exciting Actuarial & Analytics vacancies , please visit: Network Recruitment International I also specialise in recruiting: Actuarial (Life, Short-Term, Pensions, Health, Quant) Data Science & Advanced Analytics Pricing & Product Modelling Market, Credit & Quantitative Risk Machine Learning & AI Specialists If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Kholo Mongalo Recruitment Researcher - Actuarial & Analytics Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kholo Mongalo on LinkedIn

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
Network Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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