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Ewan  Smit

Ewan Smit

Pretoria

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge in regulatory compliance and customer relationship management systems. Demonstrates a strong understanding of financial products, customer relations, and financial reporting. Proven track record in compliance auditing, staff mentoring, and performance metrics. Skilled in successful up-selling, cash handling, and maintaining regulatory compliance awareness. Adept at creating long-term visions and adapting to market changes. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to drive organisational success and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Branch manager

Capitec Bank
Pretoria, Gauteng
2023.03 - Current
  • Assistant Branch Manager's tasks and:
  • Reviewed and analysed sales data to identify growth opportunities.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the branch.
  • Optimised financial procedures for improved fiscal management.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining ethical standards.
  • Coordinating and ensuring efficient operation of the branch.
  • Maintaining client service excellence and coordinating marketing and sales initiatives.
  • Acting as a team leader as first point of reference for coaching and personnel issues

Reference: Ncobile Ranaka (Regional Manager):0815666640

Assistant branch manager

Capitec Bank
Hartbeespoort, North West
2019.12 - 2023.02
  • Partnered with Branch Manager to devise effective operational strategies.
  • Coordinated with other branches for unified business approach.
  • Oversaw employee scheduling, improving overall productivity levels.
  • Identified new business opportunities for increased market share.
  • All the above and Co-coordinating and monitor in branch risk and process compliance Performance Management, motivate and
    support,
  • Client Services and relation to complaints and
    compliments.
  • ATM technical support and services. ATM replenishment.
    Onboarding new employees, Arrears investigation,
    ATM monitoring. Branch Technical support and IT
    support.
  • Staff planning, Determine staff’s training needs
    and highlighting training deficiencies. Fraud prevention
    and detecting. Document scrutinizing and approval. Fraud
    Training.

Sales & service consultant

Capitec Bank
Brits, North West
2016.07 - 2019.11

Opening accounts, telemarketing

Teller services: deposit and
enquiries,

Issuing of loans,

Transactions, issuing of
insurance products, customer Services, sales,
admin, filing,

Mandating of loans and Accounts,
retaining of customer relations.

Assistant manager

Trappers
Brits, North West
2016.01 - 2016.07
  • Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
  • Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
  • Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.

Reference: Roberto Carraro: 0122502638/0833903684

Sales Assistant

Trappers
Brits
2015.01 - 2015.12
  • Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
  • Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.

Reference: Roberto Carraro: 0122502638/0833903684

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Core banking

Cornerstone Performance Solitions
Brits, North West
2016.10 - 2017.12

Certificate of Higher Education - Agile Banking

Cornerstone Performance Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng
2020.01 - 2021.12

A-Levels - RE5 Regulatory Exam 5

Moonstone College
Pretoria, Gauteng
2021.12 - 2021.12

Certificate of Higher Education - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2025.01 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Generic Management

Cornerstone Performance Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng
2025.01 -

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Customer relationship management systems
  • Financial product understanding
  • Customer relations
  • Financial reporting
  • Compliance auditing
  • Staff mentoring
  • Performance metrics
  • Successful up-selling
  • Cash handling
  • Regulatory compliance awareness
  • Long-Term vision creation
  • Adaptability to market changes

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native

Certification

Regulatory Certification Completed 2021

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

University Of Johannesburg
2025.01 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Generic Management

Cornerstone Performance Solutions
2025.01 -

Branch manager

Capitec Bank
2023.03 - Current

A-Levels - RE5 Regulatory Exam 5

Moonstone College
2021.12 - 2021.12

Certificate of Higher Education - Agile Banking

Cornerstone Performance Solutions
2020.01 - 2021.12

Assistant branch manager

Capitec Bank
2019.12 - 2023.02

NVQ Level 4 - Core banking

Cornerstone Performance Solitions
2016.10 - 2017.12

Sales & service consultant

Capitec Bank
2016.07 - 2019.11

Assistant manager

Trappers
2016.01 - 2016.07

Sales Assistant

Trappers
2015.01 - 2015.12
Ewan Smit