Titre du poste

Legal Collections Agent / Litigation Secretary (Asset Finance) - Pretoria

Description

Position : Legal Collections Agent / Litigation Secretary (Asset Finance) - Pretoria

We are seeking a Legal Collections Agent / Litigation Secretary (Asset Finance) to join our team. This position involves managing and executing collection activities within an asset finance environment, requiring collaboration with legal and external partners to ensure effective recovery processes.
Missions:

  • Manage and collect on a dedicated portfolio of early- to mid-stage arrears within an asset finance setting, focusing on accounts in the first and second stages of delinquency.
  • Maintain precise and comprehensive records to support the entire collections lifecycle and ensure data integrity.
  • Collaborate with existing collections agents, taking ownership of assigned portfolios while contributing to the overall performance of the collections department.
  • Engage clients through telephone and email communication to secure payments, negotiate payment plans, and implement arrangements within authorized mandates.
  • Monitor arrears, follow up on overdue accounts, and manage commitments made by debtors to ensure timely payments.
  • Handle debtors' administration by updating accounts on systems, allocating payments, reconciling accounts, tracking account status, and identifying high-risk accounts.
  • Prepare accounts for legal handover, coordinate with legal teams, and monitor the progress of accounts transferred for legal action.
  • Liaise effectively with attorneys and external collections partners to facilitate recovery efforts.
  • Assist in preparing weekly and monthly collections reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable records of all collection activities to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.

Required profile for job ad : Legal Collections Agent / Litigation Secretary (Asset Finance) - Pretoria

Minimum Requirements:

  • Well-presented and professional female candidate.
  • Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English — a MUST (serving both Afrikaans and English-speaking clients).
  • Excellent spoken communication skills with a professional demeanor.
  • Matriculation certificate / Grade 12 qualification.
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Litigation Secretary or Debt Collection Secretary — experience within a law firm is essential (e.g., Litigation Secretary, Legal Collections Secretary, etc.).
  • Practical knowledge of early- and mid-stage collection processes, with a basic understanding of legal collections and handover procedures — a requirement.
  • Experience in legal recoveries, repossession processes, and/or asset finance, vehicle, or transport finance is advantageous.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, including MS Excel.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients.
  • High attention to detail and administrative accuracy.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Residing in Pretoria, preferably in Pretoria East.
  • Stable employment history with verifiable references.
  • Availability to commence employment as soon as possible.

Job criteria for job ad : Legal Collections Agent / Litigation Secretary (Asset Finance) - Pretoria

  • Job category :
    Legal
  • Industries :
    Services other
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Gauteng
  • City : Pretoria
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 2 to 5 years
  • Educational level : High school
  • Spoken language :
    afrikaans > fluent - english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Salary expectations :
    R 22,000 - 27,000
  • Team management :
    No
  • Litigation
  • Collection
  • Debt Collection
  • Law
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Pretoria, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
8 mai 2026
Valide jusqu’au
7 juillet 2026