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.