Senior Collections Coach

Old Mutual South Africa; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Collections Coach to drive regional collections performance through coaching, data analysis, and policy‑compliant practices. You will support consultants in executing strategies, monitor CRM usage, and collaborate with leaders to close performance gaps.

The role emphasizes risk management, process improvements, and delivering accurate reports while helping to foster a high‑performance collections culture in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in Collections.
• Proven experience coaching collections teams.
• Track record of achieving collections and delinquency targets.
• Drivers Licence and own transport is non negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and develop branch teams to improve collections outcomes and performance.
• Monitor CRM usage, resolve issues, escalate to senior management as needed.
• Monitor collections KPIs such as arrangements, productivity, and recovery performance.
• Identify performance gaps and implement targeted improvement plans.
• Produce and maintain operational and performance reports to support decisions.
• Facilitate accountability forums with leaders to ensure execution of strategies.
• Support special collections campaigns to reduce delinquency.

Skills

Action Planning

Analytical Thinking

Customer Feedback Management

Customer-Focused

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Data Interpretations

Evaluating Information

Gap Analysis

Numerical Aptitude

Oral Communications

Report Review

Typology

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Business-related tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Reporting tools

Collections systems

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

Supports collections in line with strategies presented to the consultant whilst applying discretion and applicable policies. Applies appropriate collection methods to retrieve bad debts or to resolve delinquent accounts while assuring legal compliance.

The Senior Collections Coach is responsible for improving collections performance across the region through coaching, mentoring, and performance analysis. The role supports consultants in executing collection strategies, applying sound judgment and company policies, and using appropriate collection methods to recover outstanding debt and manage delinquent accounts.

The incumbent works closely with operational leaders to identify performance gaps, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company requirements while fostering a high-performance collections culture.

Responsibilities

Fraud/Financial Crime Investigation

Contribute to the investigation of cases of suspected fraud or financial crime by gathering, analyzing, and retaining information and physical evidence to support criminal investigation and/or legal action. Recommend further actions to the lead investigator.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data

Monitor team members' use of the CRM system, identifying and resolving standard issues and escalating them to a senior manager as appropriate.

• Coach, mentor and develop branch teams to improve collections outcomes, productivity, customer engagement and portfolio performance during branch visits and remote engagement sessions.
• Monitor and analyse collections KPIs including arrangements, productivity, account action rates, recovery arrangements and campaign performance.
• Identify performance gaps and implement targeted improvement plans.
• Manage focus-account and focus-branch interventions through reporting, escalation and stakeholder engagement.
• Produce and maintain operational and performance reports to support collections decision-making.
• Facilitate accountability forums with branch and regional leadership to ensure effective execution of collections strategies.
• Support special collections campaigns and initiatives aimed at reducing delinquency and improving recovery outcomes.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Organizational Risk Management

Keep track of risk parameters, identifying any deviations and reporting them to more senior colleagues. Involves working within established risk management systems.

Customer Service

Act as first-line supervisor of a team providing customer service support, and play a key role in helping to achieve targets in areas such as productivity or turnaround times. Deal with most complex and valuable issues.

Solutions Analysis

Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, through coaching, quality assessments and call reviews, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• A business related tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• 3 to 5 years' experience in Collections
• Proven experience managing or coaching collections teams.
• Track record of achieving collections and delinquency targets.
• Experience working with different customer segments and collection strategies.
• Drivers License and own transport - non negotiable

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • Collections processes
  • Credit risk management
  • Dispute management
  • Payment arrangements
  • Debt recovery strategies
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Teams and reporting tools.
• Experience using collections systems

Skills

Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Customer Feedback Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Evaluating Information, Gap Analysis, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review, Typology

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Directs Work
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen

Closing Date

06 August 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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