SUMMARY : Remote
POSITION INFO :
Location : South Africa
Salary : R50,000 R70,000 per month (CTC)
Type : Full-time, permanent
Role overview
An established, high-performing international mortgage brokerage is growing its case management function and is looking for a hands-on Team Leader to take ownership of mortgage pipeline efficiency, quality, and compliance.
In this role, you''''''''ll lead and develop a team of 8 Mortgage Coordinators across multiple regions and time zones :
- 2 full-time coordinators (South Africa)
- 1 full-time coordinator (UK)
- 5 coordinators (Philippines / Far East)
You''''''''ll be the operational driver ensuring applications move faster, submissions improve, and standards stay consistently high while acting as the escalation point for complex files and lender queries.
Key responsibilities
Improve pipeline velocity and submission quality to UK lendersIdentify, resolve, and prevent bottlenecks in the mortgage application processRun daily / weekly pipeline reviews, assigning actions and ensuring follow-throughComplete regular compliance and file quality checks using GoHireLevelTrack KPIs, monitor output, and calculate monthly performance-based commission (coordinators and consultants)Coach, motivate, and develop the team (1 : 1s, performance reviews, training plans, morale initiatives)Escalation point for complex cases and lender queriesDrive strong collaboration between coordinators and 56 UK-based mortgage consultantsMap and continuously improve the client journey from application to completionProduce management reporting on pipeline health, conversions, and team performanceEssential requirements
2-3+ years of people-management experience leading a team of 5+ (financial services environment)Strong experience in UK mortgage processing / case management (expat mortgages advantageous)Sharp attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindsetProven ability to improve processes, efficiency, and quality standardsComfortable operating across South Africa / UK / Far East time zonesAdvanced CRM capability (strong advantage if you''''''''ve worked with mortgage-focused CRMs)Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)Highly organised, target-driven, and confident working with data / KPIsDesirable
Background in a mortgage brokerage or packager environmentUnderstanding of South African payroll / employment practices (useful for commission calculations)CRM : GoHireLevelWhat''''''''s on offer
Market-related basic salary (shared with shortlisted candidates)Performance-related team bonusPermanent role with remote / hybrid flexibility (SA-based)Strong growth opportunity in a specialist international mortgage environmentOngoing training and a clear progression path