Senior Legal Debt Collector

Traceonline; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt recovery service provider is seeking a Senior Legal Debt Collector in Pretoria to support the South African Revenue Service. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in complex debt collection and knowledge of legal enforcement processes. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma and be able to adhere to compliance standards while achieving cash recovery targets.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to a national project

Structured recruitment and onboarding

Performance-based retention

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in complex debt collection, preferably legal environments.
• Knowledge of civil judgments, liens, and liquidation processes.
• Ability to apply the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Responsibilities

• Enforce debt collection through legal steps.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with laws and procedures.

Skills

Complex debt collection

Financial analysis

Knowledge of civil judgements

Education

Relevant National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Finance, Law, or Accounting

Job description

Senior Legal Debt Collector - 6 Month Contract, Renewable

Location: Pretoria (In-person) at SARS Headquarters (C / o Schoeman & Van Der Walt Straat Pretoria Central Pretoria)

• Contract Type: Six-month fixed-term contract (renewable based on performance)
• Salary: R per annum (80th compa ratio, pro‑rated to the contract duration period)
• Employer: IDP Tracing Services (Pty) Ltd t / a TraceOnline, recruiting on behalf of SARS

About the Role: TraceOnline is recruiting skilled and results‑driven Senior Legal Debt Collectors (Tax) to support the South African Revenue Service (SARS) under Project 2J. This project aims to strengthen revenue collection through advanced legal enforcement actions such as civil judgements, writs of execution, sequestration, liquidation, and related processes. You will form part of a national team of legal debt collection specialists, working directly with SARS to manage late‑stage enforcement cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce the collection of debt from enforcement cases using legal collection steps, including civil judgements, writs of execution, sequestration, and liquidation.
• Conduct financial analysis and interpret Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and SARS enforcement procedures.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and updates on assigned cases.
• Execute enforcement actions to finalisation, including compromise arrangements, preservation orders, and personal liability cases.
• Monitor payments and progress against agreed milestones and targets.

Application Process

All applications are managed remotely via TraceOnline. No travel is required during the initial application or interview stages. Call and/or Video interviews will form part of this process. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a final in-person interview at SARS head office in Pretoria.

Successful candidates must complete full verification checks before appointment.

Include copies of the following for verification processes:

• South African ID / non‑South African passport with VALID VISA with working rights
• Highest qualification (minimum Matric required)
• Updated CV (detailing relevant debt collection experience)

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification: Relevant National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Finance, Law, or Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years' experience in complex debt collection, preferably within legal or enforcement environments.
• Knowledge of: Civil Judgements, Warrants of Execution, Liens, Sequestration, and Liquidation; Business Rescue, Interpleader Notices, and Compromise processes.
• Application of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), and relevant debt‑collection legislation.
• Other Requirements: South African citizenship and clear criminal record; Credit and qualification verification; Ability to work full-time, on‑site in Pretoria.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of individual monthly and annual cash recovery targets.
• Execution of case milestones for enforcement actions and payment arrangements.
• Adherence to governance, compliance, and reporting standards set by SARS.

Why Join

• Opportunity to contribute to a national project with meaningful economic impact.
• Structured and transparent recruitment and onboarding through TraceOnline.
• Fixed‑term employment with renewal potential and performance‑based retention.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a national project with meaningful economic impact for the South African Government.
• Structured and transparent recruitment and onboarding through TraceOnline.
• Fixed‑term employment with renewal potential and performance‑based retention.
• Working as part of the team of experts at SARS.