Collections Agent (Early Arrears)

How2Apply Talent Network
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
R9 500 – R13 000/month
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Job Description

Collections at a vehicle finance collections floor in Stellenbosch is about firm, fair conversations and steady numbers. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Stellenbosch. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Report daily on rands collected, contacts made and arrangements set.
  • Track broken promises-to-pay and follow up within 48 hours.
  • Dial through your arrears book on the auto-dialler and confirm the debtor's identity.
  • Send written arrangements by SMS or email straight after each call.
  • Update debtor contact details from tracing searches.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements and set up DebiCheck mandates.

You'll need

  • Registered, or willing to register, with the Council for Debt Collectors
  • Matric
  • Target-driven and comfortable with commission
  • At least 6 months in collections, sales or a call centre
  • You keep your tone respectful even when the debtor is not
  • Good with numbers, dates and payment calculations

Nice if you have

  • Experience on a collections system such as Debtmaster or a dialler platform
  • A second South African language

What's in it for you

  • Uncapped monthly commission on collected rands
  • Monthly incentives for the top three collectors
  • Structured weekday hours with only occasional Saturdays

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, your Council for Debt Collectors registration, if you have one plus your matric results, certified.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Stellenbosch; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • If you are already registered with the Council for Debt Collectors, put your registration number near the top of your CV.
  • Interviewers often role-play a difficult debtor; stay polite, get a date and an amount, and close the call.

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Job details
SalaryR9 500 – R13 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationStellenbosch, Western Cape
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience3+ years
Posted9 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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