Strategic Commercial Debt Recovery Lead

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration (salary not公开

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned commercial debt recovery specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of debtors, including SMEs and larger corporate entities, with a focus on high-value recoveries.

You will develop account-specific strategies, negotiate settlements, monitor progress, and coordinate with attorneys and other stakeholders to maximize recoveries while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric
• Registration with the Council for Debt Collectors
• At least five years' experience in commercial or B2B debt collection
• Proven experience managing high-value, aged and complex debtor portfolios
• Strong negotiation and management skills
• Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial and corporate debtors, including SMEs and larger entities
• Drive recovery of high-value, aged, disputed and difficult-to-recover accounts
• Develop account-specific recovery strategies based on debtor circumstances
• Negotiate settlements and structured repayment arrangements within authority
• Monitor payment commitments and take decisive action for non-compliance
• Coordinate resolution of legitimate queries affecting recovery
• Manage pre-legal, hard collections and legal recovery matters
• Assess accounts for legal escalation and prepare handover packs
• Liaise with attorneys, sheriffs, liquidators and other recovery stakeholders
• Monitor litigation, judgments and enforcement actions
• Identify accounts approaching prescription and escalate appropriately
• Conduct debtor tracing and commercial investigations using authorized systems

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Portfolio management

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Credit bureau databases

CIPC records

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned commercial debt recovery specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of debtors, including SMEs and larger corporate entities, with a focus on high-value recoveries.

You will develop account-specific strategies, negotiate settlements, monitor progress, and coordinate with attorneys and other stakeholders to maximize recoveries while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.