Debt Collector (Legal Book)

How2Apply Talent Network
Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract Customer Service & Call Centre
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Job Description

Hit your collection targets at this retail credit centre in Johannesburg CBD and your commission shows it. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a retail credit centre on the Johannesburg CBD side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

  • Report daily on rands collected, contacts made and arrangements set.
  • Answer disputes about balances, interest and fees with a printed statement.
  • Record reasons for non-payment so the credit team can adjust policy.
  • Track broken promises-to-pay and follow up within 48 hours.
  • Keep calls within the National Credit Act and the Debt Collectors Act rules.

What you need

  • You keep your tone respectful even when the debtor is not
  • Clear credit and criminal record
  • Registered, or willing to register, with the Council for Debt Collectors
  • Good with numbers, dates and payment calculations
  • At least 6 months in collections, sales or a call centre

What you get

  • Council for Debt Collectors registration paid for you
  • Monthly incentives for the top three collectors
  • Uncapped monthly commission on collected rands

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus last three payslips showing commission earned.
  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 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationJohannesburg CBD, Gauteng
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience3+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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