Debt Recovery Specialist
| Published | August 2, 2026 |
| Expires | October 2, 2026 |
| Location | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Category | Finance |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
A leading credit risk solutions firm is looking for a Debt Recovery Specialist to join their Port Elizabeth branch. We are a dynamic, driven team that thrives in a fast-moving, competitive environment. We are looking for someone who can look beyond a standard job description to proactively recover outstanding debt while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Proactive Debt Recovery: Use a variety of creative approaches to recover outstanding debt and improve customer cash flow.
Operational Excellence: Provide support to Credit Risk Advisors and offer guidance to the debt recovery team to ensure high levels of service delivery.
Legal & Insurance Management: Manage legal files, update industry stop statuses, and oversee credit insurance processes, including claim lodgments and compliance with insurer deadlines.
Risk Assessment: Assess client paperwork to identify strengths and weaknesses that may affect the collection process.
Stakeholder Liaison: Build trust-based relationships with clients, attorneys, liquidators, and business rescue practitioners
Data Integrity: Utilize internal systems to capture all correspondence, generate reports, and track workflows in real-time.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: * 1-3 years of experience in Debt Collection or Credit Control.
1 to 3 years of experience specifically with Credit Insurance.
Experience working within a legal firm is highly advantageous.
Education: An NQF qualification, diploma, or degree is preferred.
Technical Knowledge: * Basic understanding of accounting principles and annual financial statements.
Knowledge of legal processes including liquidations and business rescue.
Competencies: Strong skills in problem-solving, conflict handling, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Values: We hire for values first—trust, pride, loyalty, passion, integrity, and respect are essential.
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