Senior Debt Recovery Specialist
Career Opportunity: Senior Debt Recovery Specialist
Job Title: Senior Debt Recovery Specialist
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Industry: Credit Risk Management & Financial Services
Salary: Market Related
Are you a dynamic, driven professional with a passion for creative problem-solving in the credit risk space?
A leading credit risk management firm—built on a culture of trust, family, and innovation—is seeking a Senior Debt Recovery Specialist to join their Cape Town team. This is not a traditional collections role; we are looking for an individual who balances human insight with automation to drive relentless improvement for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence: Support Credit Risk Advisors and guide the team to improve customer cash flow and minimize risk through proactive debt recovery.
- Strategic Recovery: Utilize a variety of creative approaches to recover outstanding debt while ensuring constant, real-time communication with customers and stakeholders.
- Legal & Insurance Management: Manage legal files, attend business rescue and liquidation meetings, and oversee credit insurance processes, including claim lodgments and compliance with insurer deadlines.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate debtor financial statements, identify strengths or weaknesses in paperwork, and conduct risk assessment visits to assess recovery viability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with attorneys, liquidators, and internal teams to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience: 3 to 5 years’ experience in Debt Collection or Credit Control.
- 2 to 3 years’ experience with Credit Insurance
- Experience in a legal firm is considered a significant advantage.
- Education: An NQF qualification, diploma, or degree is an advantage.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and annual financial statements.
- Knowledge of the legal processes regarding liquidations and business rescue.
- Competencies: Exceptional communication, resilience, and conflict-handling skills, combined with a pragmatic and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
How to Apply
Apply Today! If you are ready to look beyond a standard job description and grow within a fast-moving, competitive environment.
Email: lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us
Apply online: www.hireresolve.co.za
Reference: SeniorDebtRec_CT_2026
Note: Should you not hear feedback via email/call within 3-5 Business days of applying, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time. Our team will consider you for alternative available openings should your experience and skills match them.
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