Commercial Asset Recovery & Controller

SUMMARY:
Commercial Asset Recovery & Controller | Pretoria East

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for a Commercial Asset Recovery & Controller to join their Pretoria-based team. The role requires a professional and commercially astute individual who can operate confidently across collections, asset recovery, and sales support, engaging directly with business clients while ensuring optimal recovery and resale outcomes.

The successful candidate will oversee recovered assets, engage with distressed clients professionally, and collaborate with sales teams to maximise recovery values.

About the Company:

As a well-established, asset-based finance provider, this organisation has a significant footprint in the transport, mining, and construction industries. They pride themselves on offering tailored financial solutions that empower businesses to scale. The firm provides a professional, growth-oriented environment where self-starters and motivated individuals are given the platform to excel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Asset Recovery & Risk Management

• Conduct on-site inspections of trucks, trailers, and yellow metal assets linked to arrears accounts
• Assess asset condition, utilisation, and risk exposure
• Coordinate with external tracing agents to locate and secure assets

• Engage directly with commercial clients to negotiate settlements, restructures, or voluntary surrenders
• Perform field visits to evaluate client operations and recovery strategies
• Maintain a professional, solutions-driven approach to distressed clients

• Perform detailed technical and market valuations of assets across South Africa
• Provide accurate condition reports to support credit, collections, and sales decisions
• Identify opportunities for resale or refinancing of recovered assets

• Oversee recovered assets within the repossession/sales yard
• Manage refurbishment processes to optimise resale value
• Coordinate suppliers, repairs, and parts sourcing within budget

• Work closely with sales teams to release viable assets into the market
• Provide insights on asset pricing, demand, and resale strategy
• Contribute to maximising recovery values and reducing losses

• 3–5 years’ experience in asset finance, transport, logistics, or plant hire; proven exposure to asset recovery, collections, fleet management, or technical inspections
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers) and/or yellow metal; ability to assess condition, estimate repairs, and determine market value
• Relevant diploma/degree in Logistics, Fleet Management, Mechanical Engineering, or similar (preferred)
• Willingness to travel nationally
• Valid driver’s licence & vehicle

• Confident and assertive in client interactions, able to secure commitments effectively
• Strong commercial acumen and sales-oriented mindset
• Professional and polished client engagement skills
• Negotiation skills in high-pressure environments
• Highly organised with strong reporting capability
• Ability to balance technical assessment with financial outcomes

• Office-based with national travel (20% office based, 80% travel)

• Salary: Negotiable, market-related (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits include phone allowance, pension, and co-contribution to medical aid