Hi, I’m
Linda Bain F & I Business Manager
Malmesbury (Western Cape)
Summary
Results-driven F&I Business Manager with 28 years in automotive finance and insurance. Specialises in optimising revenue and improving customer service through effective finance operations for new and used vehicles. Knowledge of banking and financial support services enhances compliance and operational efficiency, driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Overview
2
Languages
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience
Work History
CFAO sold Ford Malmesbury to MMU GroupMalmesbury
F & I Business Manager
12.2025 - 07.2026
Job overview
- F & I (New)
Action Ford Malmesbury (CFAO Mobility)Malmesbury, Western Cape
F & I Business Manager
08.2020 - 11.2025
Job overview
- F & I (New and Used)
Haval/Kia Malmesbury (Bluedust Group)Malmesbury
F & I Business Manager
06.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- F & I (New and Used)
Mitsubishi Kuilsriver (Imperial)Kuils River, Western Cape
F & I Business Manager
12.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- F & I (New and Used)
- Dealership Closed Down
Various GroupsWestern Cape
Relief F & I Business Manager
12.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Provided temporary coverage from December 2015 to June 2016 and returned to the role from July 2017 to December 2017.
- Provided Relief F & I services for new and used vehicles across multiple dealerships, including Mc Carthy VW, Supergroup, Toyota, Motus, Rola, Renault Paarl, Mercedes Canal Walk, Nissan, Kia, Haval, and independent used vehicle dealerships, both onsite and remotely with Getworth.
McCarthy Toyota Paarl (Bidvest McCarthy)Paarl, Western Cape
F & I Business Manager
06.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- F & I (New)
Rola VW Malmesbury (Rola)Malmesbury, Western Cape
F & I Business Manager
06.2008 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Started as sales executive in June 2007 and transitioned to F & I in December 2008 when a position became available.
- Malmesbury Branch - Onsite Hermanus - Virtual
- Volkswagen Swartland and Dealership was bought by Rola.
Rawson Properties FranchiseBedfordview, Gauteng
Estate Agent/Franchisee
08.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Bedfordview/Edenvale
Benoni Citi Volkswagen (Unitrans)Benoni, Gauteng
F & I Business Manager
05.2003 - 07.2005
Job overview
- F & I (New)
Absa Group/BankfinAlberton, Gauteng
Typist/Floor Marketer/F&I/BDO
01.1995 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Completed typing tasks for various projects
- Assisted BDO with financial documentation
- United Rosettenville -Floor Marketer
- Bank F & I (Williams Hunt), Roaming Marketer Alberton.
United Bank/BankfinRosettenville
Broker Assistant/ Secretary
11.1992 - 11.1995
Job overview
- Secretary/Telephone Marketer to Broker
Education
Institute of Bankers
Certificate in Banking from Banking and Financial Support Services
12-1997
University Overview
NQF 5 with 120 Credits
Hoerskool Die Fakkel
Matric
01-1992
University Overview
Subjects: Afrikaans -HG, English -HG, Accounting - HG, Biology -SG, Maths - SG, Typing -SG
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Certification
- RE1 Exam – 26 July 2011
- Certificate in Banking (NQF 5 – 120 Credits)
Institute of Bankers 20 June 2000
- FAIS 2 (30 Credits) Alcari 2011
- FAIS 1 (30 Credits) Alcari 2009
- NCA Competent Lightstone / IDA 2007
- Training for Managers & Leaders Dale Carnegie Training 2006
- CIEA (Estate Agents) Institute of Estate Agents 2006
- Estate Agent Board Exam Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAB) 2005
- Dynamic Telephone Communications – 1997
- FAIS Representative Status: Full Representative (Pre-01/04/2018)
CPD -
- ·CPD Cycle: 1 June 2023 – 31 May 2024 Completed
- CPD Cycle: 1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025 Completed
- CPD Cycle: 1 June 2025 – 31 May 2026 Completed
- CPD Cycle: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027
- Completed
- · DOFA Date: 7 February 2006
Class of Business-
Short Term Insurance - Personal Lines
Short Term Insurance - Commercial Lines
Long Term Insurance
Accomplishments
- Ford Merit Club, 2024, Action Ford Malmesbury, Runner Up (Ford Protect)
- Ford Merit Club, 2024, Action Ford Malmesbury, Runner Up (Ford Credit)
- Ford Merit Club, 2024, Action Ford Springbok, 2nd Runner Up (Ford Protect)
- Ford Merit Club, 2023, Action Ford Malmesbury, Runner Up (Ford Protect)
- Ford Merit Club, 2022, Action Ford Malmesbury, 2nd Runner Up (Ford Protect)
- Ford Merit Club, 2020, Action Ford Malmesbury, 2nd Runner Up (Ford Protect)
References:
- Action Ford Malmesbury up to 1/12/2025
Dealer Principal
Burger Genis
Cell:
- Action Ford Malmesbury 2020-2024
Dealer Principal
Kenneth Oldwage
Cell:
- Kia/Haval Malmesbury
Dealer Principal
Jiaan Smit
Cell:
- Bidvest McCarthy Toyota Paarl
Dealer Principal
Hannes van Wyk
Cell:
- Rola VW Malmesbury
Dealer Principal Carl Niehaus no longer living in South Africa
Financial Manager:
Gerhard van Greunen
Cell:
Timeline
F & I Business Manager
CFAO sold Ford Malmesbury to MMU Group
12.2025 - 07.2026
F & I Business Manager
Action Ford Malmesbury (CFAO Mobility)
08.2020 - 11.2025
F & I Business Manager
Haval/Kia Malmesbury (Bluedust Group)
06.2018 - 07.2020
F & I Business Manager
Mitsubishi Kuilsriver (Imperial)
12.2017 - 06.2018
F & I Business Manager
McCarthy Toyota Paarl (Bidvest McCarthy)
06.2016 - 07.2017
Relief F & I Business Manager
Various Groups
12.2015 - 12.2017
F & I Business Manager
Rola VW Malmesbury (Rola)
06.2008 - 12.2015
Estate Agent/Franchisee
Rawson Properties Franchise
08.2005 - 05.2008
F & I Business Manager
Benoni Citi Volkswagen (Unitrans)
05.2003 - 07.2005
Typist/Floor Marketer/F&I/BDO
Absa Group/Bankfin
01.1995 - 05.2003
Broker Assistant/ Secretary
United Bank/Bankfin
11.1992 - 11.1995
Institute of Bankers
Certificate in Banking from Banking and Financial Support Services
Hoerskool Die Fakkel
Matric