ASSISTANT DEBTORS COLLECTOR

Assistant Debtors Collector (Fixed-Term Contract)

Employer: Ubombo Schools Trust (Trading as Swazi Education Projects (Pty) Ltd)
Department: Finance / Administration Office
Reports To: Financial Accountant
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Fixed-Term)

Job Summary

Ubombo Schools Trust is seeking a highly focused, assertive, and results-driven Assistant Debtors Collector for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for debt recovery, outbound collections, legal preparation, and debtor account management using the Ed-Admin system. This role does not involve general bookkeeping or daily cash allocation.

Key Responsibilities

Targeted Fee Collection & Liaison

• Monitor aging debtor data on Ed-Admin and identify delinquent accounts.
• Conduct high-volume outbound collection calls and targeted email communication.
• Manage payment objections professionally while protecting the Trust’s reputation.
• Establish and monitor short-term repayment arrangements for clients facing temporary financial difficulties.

Legal Handover Coordination

• Identify chronic default accounts requiring legal intervention.
• Compile legal history files, including contracts, communication logs, and account statements.
• Issue statutory Final Letters of Demand.
• Prepare and hand over non-compliant files to the Trust’s attorneys.
• Liaise with external legal representatives and track litigation progress.

Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of all calls, emails, and payment commitments.
• Prepare debt-specific tracking reports for the Financial Accountant.

Requirements and Qualifications

Location & Eligibility

• Own accommodation (mandatory).
• Reliable transport to ensure punctual daily attendance at the Trust office.

Experience & Education

• Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Credit Management Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ outbound debt collection experience, preferably in educational institutions or legal recovery firms.
• Proven experience in preparing default files for legal action.

Core Competencies

• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to conduct firm and assertive discussions regarding contractual obligations.
• Good understanding of the legal debt collection process.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.

How to Apply

Submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Names of two referees

Clearly mark your application: “Assistant Debtors Collector”

📧 Email: recruitment@ubomboschools.com

📅 Closing Date: 23 June 2026

Note: If you do not receive correspondence within 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.