Credit Evaluation Specialist - Lesaka (Fin-Tech) at Lesaka Technologies

Role Purpose

• The Credit Evaluation Specialist is responsible for assessing credit applications in line with Capital Connect’s credit policy, affordability standards, and risk appetite.
• This role ensures responsible lending while maintaining efficient turnaround times to support business growth. Credit evaluation is the starting point of every loan and a direct driver of revenue, portfolio quality, and long‑term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Evaluation

• Assess and evaluate incoming credit applications
• Conduct affordability and risk assessments using supporting documentation (bank statements, financial data, etc.)
• Make recommendations for approvals in line with credit policy
• Clearly document evaluation outcomes and recommendation 

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) – essential
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Risk, or related field – advantageous

Experience

• 2–4 years’ experience in credit evaluation, underwriting, or credit risk analysis (advantageous)
• Experience analysing bank statements and performing affordability assessments

Closing Date 13 April 2026