Senior Legal Debt Collector - 6 Month Contract, Renewable

TraceOnline; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 383 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Senior Legal Debt Collector to support the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This role involves enforcing debt collection through legal actions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and conducting financial analyses. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, extensive experience in debt collection, and the ability to work on-site in Pretoria. The position offers a six-month fixed-term contract that could be renewable based on performance.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to national projects

Structured recruitment and onboarding

Fixed-term employment with renewal potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in complex debt collection.
• Strong knowledge of legal enforcement processes.
• South African citizenship and clear criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce debt collection using legal steps.
• Conduct financial analysis and interpret AFS.
• Ensure compliance with laws and procedures.
• Prepare reports and monitor payments.

Skills

Civil Judgements

Debt Collection

Financial Analysis

Legal Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6)

Job description

Location: Pretoria (In-person) at SARS Headquarters (C/o Schoeman & Van Der Walt Straat Pretoria Central Pretoria 0002)

Contract Type: Six-month fixed-term contract (renewable based on performance)

Salary: R382 056 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. The position offers a six‑month contract (renewable) with full operational tools provided by SARS and oversight from SARS officials.

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

• 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.
• Working as part of the team of experts at SARS.

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.