Loans Manager at RCL Foods

• RCL Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Loans Manager within our Sugar Business Unit. The position is to manage staff and stakeholders to deliver an effective and efficient service that meet Akwandze’s and its clients’ objectives. To supervise (in co-operation with other role players) an effective and efficient regional operations service and perform certain tasks for the delivery of AAF`s products to Mpumalanga Provinces` rural communities associated with cane production.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc Agriculture (Economics),
• Senior certificate in Sugar Cane Production is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the developmental agricultural sector with either production and/or credit lending experience.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this position
• Valid Driver’s license
• MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)
• The individual should be action-orientated and self-starting with well-developed communication skills.
• Fluent in English and a Nguni language, preferably SiSwati or isiZulu.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Overseeing and managing Akwandze’s loan book.
• Assessing the viability and ensuring all loan applications meet the Akwandze credit policy requirements.
• Monitor performance of the loan book by identifying non-performing loans and developing turn around plans.
• Ensure governance and internal controls are adhered to in-line with policies.
• Liaise with stakeholders, especially clients, and other interested parties in order to create and maintain an environment conducive to Akwandze’s operations at all levels.
• Ensure timeous and accurate flow of loan applications and carry out the final assessment and pass them to the Chief Executive Officer with recommendations within the shortest possible time
• Effective reporting as and when required.
• Effective team leadership.

Deadline:29th January,2026