Soweto Credit Controller — Cash Flow Champion

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Soweto community role

Professional development

Medical & retirement benefits

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks a proactive Credit Controller to join the finance team in Soweto. You will manage customer accounts, drive timely collections, and enforce credit policies while negotiating terms with clients to protect cash flow.

The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on reducing outstanding balances within the local market. A professional development ethos and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years in credit control or debt collection.
• Strong knowledge of credit management principles and SA credit legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet collection targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts with accurate balances.
• Contact customers to collect outstanding payments via phone or email.
• Negotiate payment terms and plans to resolve overdue accounts.
• Implement and enforce credit control policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports on aged debtors, collections, and potential bad debts.
• Coordinate with legal or debt collection agencies when needed.

Skills

Debt collection

Accounts receivable

Credit management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Credit management qualification

Business/finance degree (3-year)

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks a proactive Credit Controller to join the finance team in Soweto. You will manage customer accounts, drive timely collections, and enforce credit policies while negotiating terms with clients to protect cash flow.

The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on reducing outstanding balances within the local market. A professional development ethos and team collaboration are essential.