CREDIT CONTROLLER & DEBT COLLECTION OFFICER

• Permanent
• Task Grade: 09 (Subject to Job Evaluation Results)
• Annual Basic Salary: (R319 295,23 –R414 496,27) excluding benefits
• Position to be stationed in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
• Reports to District Credit Controller

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• Degree in Financial Accounting
• Customer Care Certificate
• 01-year certificate in Credit Control & Debt Management
• Code EB driving license
• 02 years’ relevant experience in local government.

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate input into the sub-section’s strategical plans pertaining to Credit Controller and debt Collection management.
• Facilitate input into the sub-section’s Policies, Procedures and controls pertaining to Credit Controller and debt Collection services.
• Identify and analyse the status of consumer accounts as per the provision of the Credit Control and debt collection as well as the indigent policy.
• Initiate and implement Credit Control processes.
• Implement the legal processes associated with debt collection within the ambit of legislation.
• Facilitate input into the sub-section’s financial and asset management pertaining to Credit Controller and Debt Collection Services.
• Facilitate and control the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the sub section.
• Facilitate sound customer relations as well as good internal and external communication.
• Facilitate the administrative and reporting requirement of the functionality Credit Controller and Debt Collection services.
• Facilitate input towards efficient and effective audit processes pertaining to Credit Controller and debt Collection Services.

TAKE NOTE:

• The e-recruitment system which is accessible at https://recruit.ortambodm.co.za.
• The e- Recruitment System closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
• Certified copies of qualifications, CV, ID Copy and a brief covering letter stating the position applying for. Failure to upload the documents listed above will result in disqualification.
• NB!Upload clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word. Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• R Tambo District Municipality subscribes to the Employment Equity Act, Therefore, People from the designated groups are encouraged to apply.
• Verification of qualifications, driver’s license, credit checks, security vetting and any other checks may be conducted to all shortlisted candidates in line with the relevant legal framework.
• Recommended candidates may undergo Competency Based Assessment.
• The incumbent will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interest.
• When an applicant has not been notified of the results within three (03) month or (90) days from the closing date, an applicant should regard his/her application as unsuccessful.
• The Council reserves the right Not to continue with the interviews and appointments if the Council feels there are no suitable candidates could be found.
• Canvassing of Councillors/ Management is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Corporate Services Department on the following telephone numbers: 047 501 6400 (EXTENSIONS: 6669/6735/6670/6673).

CLOSING DATE: 20 AUGUST 2026

 B. MASE

 MUNICIPAL MANAGER