Commercial Asset Controller

In brief

**Overview** This is the role of a Commercial Asset Controller at Danté Personnel Recruitment. The position is suited to an individual who can confidently operate across collections, asset recovery, and sales support. The role involves engaging directly with business clients while ensuring optimal recovery and resale outcomes for assets. **What you will do** * **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. * **Client Engagement & Collections:** * 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. * **Asset Valuation & Commercial Assessment:** * 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. * **Yard & Asset Management:** * Oversee recovered assets within the repossession/sales yard. * Manage refurbishment processes to optimise resale value. * Coordinate suppliers, repairs, and parts sourcing within budget. * **Sales Support & Commercial Collaboration:** * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum 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. **Who should apply** This role is intended for an individual capable of confidently operating across collections, asset recovery, and sales support, with the ability to engage directly with business clients to ensure optimal recovery and resale outcomes. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in asset finance, transport, logistics, or plant hire, with proven exposure to asset recovery, collections, fleet management, or technical inspections. A strong understanding of commercial vehicles (trucks, trailers, and/or yellow metal), coupled with the ability to assess their condition, estimate repairs, and determine market value, is essential. A relevant diploma/degree in Logistics, Fleet Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field is preferred. Applicants must be willing to travel nationally and possess a valid driver’s licence. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/commercial-asset-controller-dant-personnel-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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