Legal Debt Collector

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Latita Africa Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

Important: Applications submitted without both the CV, proof of qualifications and the summary of relevant experience will not be considered.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following to

:

  • Your
    comprehensive CV
    .
  • A
    summary of your relevant experience
    in handling complex debt collection cases. This should include specific reference to:
  • Age of cases (over 12 months).
  • High-value matters (above R1,000,000).
  • Disputed debt cases.
  • Cases requiring legal enforcement (e.g., civil judgments, warrants of execution, sequestration, liquidation, etc.).

About Latita Africa

Latita Africa is a professional services solutions company driving transformation in the consultancy landscape. We are seeking
Legal Debt Collectors
to join our panel of experts. This role is focused on delivering high-impact tax advisory and legal debt recovery services for complex, high-value cases.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Legal or Finance.
  • 2–3 years' experience handling
    complex debt collection cases
    , including:
  • Long-outstanding debts (over 1 year).
  • High-value matters (above R1,000,000).
  • Disputed debts requiring legal action (civil judgments, warrants of execution, sequestration, liquidation, etc.).

Or:

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 6).
  • 5 years' experience handling
    complex debt collection cases
    as described above.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and resolve complex debt matters across multiple sectors.
  • Assess, validate, and escalate cases requiring legal enforcement.
  • Execute legal debt recovery actions including judgments, warrants, sequestration, liquidation, and business rescue.
  • Provide expert tax advisory and compliance support, including dispute resolution and forensic reviews.
  • Prepare professional reports and recommendations for committee and client review.
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders on high-level matters requiring legal and financial expertise.

Engagement Details

  • Contract Type:
    Independent contractor (not permanent).
  • Commitment:
    12 month contract.
  • Locations:
    Onsite work from designated offices in Pretoria.
  • Tools:
    All requisite equipment and working tools will be provided.
  • Reporting:
    Directly into Latita Africa's management team.
  • CTC: R R per month


Why Join Latita Africa?

At Latita Africa, you will be part of a prestige panel of independent professionals entrusted with solving some of the most complex tax and debt matters in South Africa. You will operate in an environment that values precision, independence, and legal expertise, while contributing to sustainable business compliance and financial recovery.

Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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