Legal Debt Collector

7 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Latita Africa Full time R200 000 - R250 000 per year

Job Purpose

To make non-compliance hard and costly by ensuring that there are real consequences for non-payment of debt. The role focuses on driving recovery outcomes through legal, strategic, and compliance-based interventions, ensuring that every case moves toward enforceable resolution.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

Option 1:

  • Relevant
    National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6)
    in
    Credit Management, Legal, or Finance
    .
  • 2–3 years'
    experience in
    Debt Collection
    or
    Accounts Receivable/Debtors
    , of which at least
    1–2 years
    must be at a
    knowledge worker level
    .
  • Experience in soft & hard collections is a MUST

Option 2:

  • Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
    .
  • 5 years'
    experience handling
    complex debt collection cases
    , including:
  • Long-outstanding debts (over 12 months).
  • High-value matters (above R1,000,000).
  • Disputed debts requiring legal action.

Additional Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in
    Final Demand procedures, Court Judgments, Warrants of Execution, and the Placing of Liens
    .
  • Familiarity with
    Personal Liability actions
    ,
    interpretation of Interpleader Notices
    ,
    Business Rescue processes
    , and the
    value chain of debt recovery procedures
    .
  • Completion of
    Articles
    would be advantageous.

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 management, committee, and client review.
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders on
    high-level legal and financial matters
    requiring discretion, accuracy, and analytical skill.

Application Requirements

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

:

  1. Your comprehensive CV
    .

  2. A summary of your relevant experience
    in handling complex debt collection cases, specifically referencing:

  3. Age of cases
    (over 12 months).

  4. High-value matters
    (above R1,000,000).
  5. Disputed debt cases
    .
  6. Cases requiring legal enforcement
    (e.g., civil judgments, warrants of execution, sequestration, liquidation, etc.).

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

Engagement Details

  • Contract Type:
    Independent Contractor (not permanent).
  • Commitment:
    Full-time.
  • Location:
    Onsite work from designated offices in Gauteng (Pretoria)
  • Tools:
    All requisite equipment and working tools will be provided.
  • Reporting:
    Directly into Latita Africa's management team.

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.

We value
precision, independence, and legal expertise
, and offer an environment that supports
professional growth
while contributing to
sustainable business compliance and financial recovery
.

Please submit your CV and experience as stated above to

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

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