Debt Collector (Legal Book)

How2Apply Talent Network
Welkom, Free State
Contract
Posted 12 hours ago
Contract Customer Service & Call Centre
R9 000 – R12 000/month
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Job Description

This retail credit centre in Welkom needs a calm negotiator who can hear "no" without giving up. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Location: Welkom, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Hand accounts over for legal action once internal steps are exhausted.
  • Answer disputes about balances, interest and fees with a printed statement.
  • 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.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements and set up DebiCheck mandates.

You'll need

  • Registered, or willing to register, with the Council for Debt Collectors
  • Matric
  • At least 6 months in collections, sales or a call centre
  • Clear credit and criminal record

Extra points for

  • Legal collections or attorney-firm background
  • Knowledge of the NCA and prescription rules

What's in it for you

  • Structured weekday hours with only occasional Saturdays
  • Council for Debt Collectors registration paid for you
  • Uncapped monthly commission on collected rands
  • Monthly incentives for the top three collectors

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, your matric results, certified plus your Council for Debt Collectors registration, if you have one.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Welkom.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR9 000 – R12 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategoryCustomer Service & Call Centre
Experience3+ years
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
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