• Full Time
  • Finance / Accounting / Audit, South Africa

Theewaterskloof Local Municipality

Head: Debt Recovery – Caledon

Key Information

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Public Management preferred)

Experience Required: 3-5 years in Municipal Revenue environments

Location: Western Cape

Sector: Finance/Accounting/Audit

About the Role

The Theewaterskloof Local Municipality seeks a skilled professional to lead debt recovery operations and optimize revenue collection processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement effective debt collection strategies while ensuring legal compliance
  • Manage debt collection team and legal processes
  • Develop innovative credit control methodologies
  • Monitor division performance using SDBIP metrics
  • Advise senior leadership on debt collection matters
  • Maintain relationships with legal partners and government agencies
  • Represent municipal interests in legal proceedings

Core Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (certified copy required)
  • Valid Code B/EB driver’s license
  • Proficiency in two official Western Cape languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)
  • Advanced knowledge of debt collection legislation
  • Strong computer literacy

Essential Competencies

Professional Skills

  • Strategic problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Ethical decision-making

Leadership Attributes

  • Team management
  • Change leadership
  • Stakeholder influence

Service Orientation

  • Client-focused solutions
  • Public service commitment

Application Details

Submission Deadline: 19 September 2025

Qualified candidates should apply through the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality career portal.

Note: Applications require certified documentation. No application fees required at any stage.

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