PM-NPL2025/07

Description

The Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Interim Project Manager: Non-Performing Loans (Property Operations Specialist) 12 Months Contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and implementing GPF’s NPL Recovery Programme and supporting the NPL Committee and Executive Committee (Exco) in addressing and resolving the organisation’s non-performing loan portfolio.

Purpose of the Job

To lead and manage the implementation of the Gauteng Partnership Fund’s (GPF) Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Recovery Programme by overseeing recovery strategies, repossession processes, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. The role aims to ensure the effective resolution of distressed assets, enhance value creation, support legal enforcement efforts, and reduce the overall NPL portfolio in alignment with GPF’s strategic objectives and development finance mandate.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. NPL Recovery Management, Repossession Management, and Value Creation
2. Legal Action and Enforcement
3. Risk Monitoring and Reporting
4. Stakeholder and Borrower Engagement
5. Administrative and Strategic Support
6. Best Practice Benchmarking

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field (NQF Level 7) is required.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Credit Management, Debt Recovery, or Public Sector Finance (Advantageous).
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in loan restructuring, legal recoveries, and portfolio turnaround, with at least 3 years in project management or property operations, focusing on NPLs or distressed assets.
• Experience in development finance, legal enforcement, or asset recovery is essential.
• Sound knowledge of South African financial, legal, and property regulatory frameworks.

KEY COMPETENCIES:Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of non-performing loan resolution strategies, including restructuring, legal enforcement, and repossession processes.
• Sound knowledge of property operations, asset management, and development finance principles.
• Understanding of South African financial, legal, and property regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity with development finance institution (DFI) mandates and public-private partnership models.

Skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Advanced financial and legal analytical skills with experience handling complex NPL cases.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations for executive and board-level audiences.
• Competency in developing performance dashboards and strategic reporting tools.

Behaviours

• Results-driven with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in line with best practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit their applications online via Direct Hire and upload the following documentation:

• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of qualifications

Closing Date: 06 June 2025(Extended)

Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.