About this position<\/p>\n
\tiMasFinance, a financial services Cooperative, is looking for a Collections Manager: Legal. This position reports to the Head: Business Support and Collections, and is responsible to develop, implement and monitor debt review, regional and legal collections strategies and processes, minimize write off values and maximize profitability as well as establish and manage a network of service providers performing legal outsourced services.
\n\tThe successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic and energetic self-starter with seasoned experience in the Collections environment.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
\tTranslate corporate strategy and business priorities into tactical strategies within the Collections Division.
\n\tDevelop, update, and manage the divisional strategy to full implementation with regards to legal collections.
\n\tDevelop, implement and review applicable policies and procedures for the division.
\n\tEnsure strategic engagement with external stakeholders with an emphasis on key employer relationships.
\n\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tIdentify and appoint a panel of attorneys to file court orders and judgments against members being handed over from the pre-legal department.
\n\tAllocate accounts and manage the attorneys’ performance and report on it.
\n\tUpdate member credit profiles, including adverse information as is prescribed by the Act and SACRRA.
\n\tReview and analyze specialized collection trends and stats and devise collection strategies and plans.
\n\tManage the specialized collection functions (debt review, deceased accounts, Credit Life Insurance (CLI) claims, sequestrations and administration orders).
\n\tPayments received form PDA (payment distribution Agent) are journalized and captured.
\n\tReview all Commercial Contracts and support with the contracts of new deals.
\n\tPerform financial management function, budgeting and reporting.
\n\tProvide input into annual debt collections budget, and manage and monitor the budget.
\n\tEstablish a risk management culture on all levels of the region.
\n\tIdentify and assess risks in the region in accordance with the Risk Management policy and Risk Management guidelines.
\n\tDevelop risk treatment plans, to mitigate the risks identified.
\n\tEnsure implementation of equitable HR practices, including the EE plans.
\n\tSupervise activities of the team.
\n\tCreate and maintain a high-performance culture.
\n\tManage team’s performance.
\n\tBe an inspirational leader.
\n\tEnsure the training and development of team members.
\n\tKeep abreast with industry trends and developments.
\n\tVisionary leadership, providing direction and strategic leadership to employees, ensuring execution of the company vision and strategic objectives and achievement of expected results.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tMatric, with Mathematics and Accounting
\n\tDiploma in Credit Management
\n\tLLB or BCom Law degree is essential
\n\tAdmitted advocate\/ attorney
\n\tValid Code 08 Driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\t6-8 years operational experience in credit procedures and policies
\n\t5 years managerial experience in debt collection
\n\t6-8 years operational experience in debt collection and legal administration<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills:<\/p>\n
\tComputer literacy
\n\tRelevant legislation and regulatory bodies
\n\tDebt collection processes
\n\tFormulating strategies and concepts
\n\tInterpersonal skills
\n\tInfluencing skills
\n\tAnalyzing skills
\n\tPlanning and Organizing skills
\n\tVerbal and written communication skills
\n\tAssertiveness
\n\tConflict handling
\n\tTime management skills
\n\tJudgment and Decision making
\n\tLeadership skills
\n\tAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint<\/p>\n
Closing date: 20 November 2025<\/p>\n
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