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Johan Van Rensburg

Johan Van Rensburg

Pretoria, Gauteng

Summary

Dynamic senior manager with 8+ years of cross-sector experience leading high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and optimizing operational efficiency across fintech, lending, security, and technical industries. Proven track record in portfolio management, strategic sales leadership, and business scaling — consistently delivering multi-million-rand results while safeguarding risk and regulatory compliance. Adept at turning strategy into execution, building sustainable systems, and fostering stakeholder confidence in high-growth environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager - SMME & Structured Lending

LNDR Business Credit
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead portfolio management of short-term SME funding solutions, balancing risk and return on investments valued in the multi-million-rand range.
  • Achieved annual sales targets of R30m–R35m in sales through strategic client acquisition and retention.
  • Directed credit analysis, due diligence, and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts, securing favorable terms aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Provided strategic market insights on macroeconomic trends to influence funding strategies.
  • Built and maintained high-level relationships with SME clients and external stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships.

Business Development Manager

Migration & Investment New Zealand
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Designed and executed growth-focused business plans, driving new client acquisition in high-value investment markets.
  • Led the full sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure, consistently exceeding quarterly targets.
  • Conducted market research to identify opportunities for expansion, resulting in successful market launches.
  • Trained and mentored sales teams, improving conversion rates and operational efficiency.
  • Expertly define strategic objectives and formulate growth-focused business plans
  • Achieving an annual sales target of approximately R2.5m - R3m
  • Craft persuasive agreements and proposals to secure client commitments
  • Strategically set objectives and tactics for the BDM team's success


Operations Manager

Gibbor Security
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw technical and security operations, HR management, and corporate contracting for high-profile clients.
  • Streamlined operational processes, improving efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
  • Negotiated and secured corporate contracts, enhancing revenue streams.
  • Comprehensive Operations Management: Overseeing technical and security operations while maintaining strong customer relations
  • Contract Negotiation and Optimization: Leading negotiations for contracts aligned with access control and construction services.
  • Engineering Performance Enhancement: Regularly assessing project management, cost control, and quality to improve efficiency.
  • Task Coordination with CRM: Utilizing CRM software for precise task organization and monitoring
  • Client Platform Support: Providing comprehensive support for seamless client integration
  • Performance Reviews: Conducting staff performance evaluations & KPI's to maintain industry standards.

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Technical Manager -

Gibbor Security
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led engineering teams in delivering large-scale technical projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution.
  • Developed and enforced rigorous quality control measures, increasing client satisfaction scores.
  • Oversaw the technical division for seamless operations, encompassing installation and maintenance efforts
  • Recruited and led a high-performing team of technicians for installation and maintenance projects
  • Efficiently delegated technical tasks for the timely completion of installation and maintenance projects.
  • Fostered interdepartmental synergy and goal alignment, especially in the context of technical installations and maintenance

Customer Relations Manager -

Gibbor Security
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Proactively engage and maintain positive client relationships through social interaction
  • Conduct regular, scheduled check-ins with clients to ensure satisfaction and address concerns.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for new client acquisition
  • Oversee customer relationships across technical and guarding divisions
  • Efficiently handle and resolve customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborate with organizational leadership to align customer relations strategies
  • Monitor competitors and adjust strategies accordingly

Junior Project Manager

Maintexolent
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed residential and commercial construction projects, overseeing budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Oversee installation, maintenance and engineering teams
  • Electrical testing, fault finding and trouble shooting
  • Defining the scope of projects, including objectives, deliverables, and constraints.
  • Managing the project's finances, including accurate quotations, issuing invoices and reconciling accounts to ensure financial accuracy
  • Developing and implementing detailed schedules for construction projects, including daily, weekly, and monthly plans to ensure work progresses efficiently and meets deadlines
  • Strategical planning to allocate resources (such as labor, materials, and equipment) to optimize project execution and avoid resource shortages or wastage
  • Reviewing and approving service level agreements
  • Co-ordinate finale client inspection and handover

Electrical Apprentice -

Stefanutti Stocks Electrical & Instrumentation
12.2015 - 11.2018
  • Supported project success by assisting with wiring layouts, conduit bending, circuit connections, and other essential tasks as directed by senior electricians.
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
  • Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
  • Completed Section 26D Red Seal Electrical Trade Test while supporting major petroleum and gas plant projects

Education

Compliance Certificate - Annual Fica & AML

Numeral Financial Services
2024

National Diploma - Operations Management

University of Stellenbosch Business School
2021

Section 26D Electrical Trade Test - Electrical Trade

Artisan Training Institue
2018

Higher National Diploma - N2 & N3 Electrical Engineering

Sasol TVET College
2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Matric

Hoërskool Overvaal
2015

Skills

  • Strategic Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
  • Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
  • Portfolio & Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Change Management & Innovation
  • Financial Analysis & Budget Control
  • Operations Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Senior Manager - SMME & Structured Lending

LNDR Business Credit
11.2023 - Current

Business Development Manager

Migration & Investment New Zealand
02.2022 - 09.2023

Operations Manager

Gibbor Security
01.2021 - 02.2022

Technical Manager -

Gibbor Security
02.2020 - 01.2021

Customer Relations Manager -

Gibbor Security
05.2019 - 02.2020

Junior Project Manager

Maintexolent
11.2018 - 04.2019

Electrical Apprentice -

Stefanutti Stocks Electrical & Instrumentation
12.2015 - 11.2018

Section 26D Electrical Trade Test - Electrical Trade

Artisan Training Institue

Higher National Diploma - N2 & N3 Electrical Engineering

Sasol TVET College

Certificate of Higher Education - Matric

Hoërskool Overvaal

Compliance Certificate - Annual Fica & AML

Numeral Financial Services

National Diploma - Operations Management

University of Stellenbosch Business School

References

References and Certificates available upon request

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