Collections Team Leader – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Customer Service & Call Centre
R8 250 – R10 750/month
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Job Description

Collections at a debt collection agency in Ballito is about firm, fair conversations and steady numbers. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Ballito (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Negotiate payment arrangements and set up DebiCheck mandates.
  • Hand accounts over for legal action once internal steps are exhausted.
  • Record reasons for non-payment so the credit team can adjust policy.
  • Keep calls within the National Credit Act and the Debt Collectors Act rules.
  • Track broken promises-to-pay and follow up within 48 hours.
  • Send written arrangements by SMS or email straight after each call.

You'll need

  • Matric
  • Good with numbers, dates and payment calculations
  • Clear credit and criminal record
  • At least 6 months in collections, sales or a call centre
  • You keep your tone respectful even when the debtor is not

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of the NCA and prescription rules
  • A second South African language

What you get

  • Council for Debt Collectors registration paid for you
  • Uncapped monthly commission on collected rands
  • Structured weekday hours with only occasional Saturdays

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your matric results, certified plus your Council for Debt Collectors registration, if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • If you are already registered with the Council for Debt Collectors, put your registration number near the top of your CV.
  • Show your collection results as numbers (for example "collected R420 000 a month against a R350 000 target").

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Job details
SalaryR8 250 – R10 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBallito, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience2+ years
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date22 November 2026
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