Legal Recovery Agents (Litigations) x 50

Recruiter:

Energy At Work

Job Ref:

JHB000355/MO

Date posted:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking 50 highly skilled Legal Recoveries Debt Specialist with strong litigation experience to manage and optimise recoveries across unsecured credit portfolios. The successful candidates will demonstrate superior legal knowledge, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to align recovery strategies with debtor asset profiles and credit risk indicators.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Manage legal recoveries across unsecured products, including personal loans, credit cards, and cheque accounts.
Execute effective litigation-aligned recovery strategies to maximise collections and reduce risk exposure.
Conduct advanced debtor negotiations, including settlement arrangements and payment plan structuring.
Manage PTPs, DebiCheck mandates, and legal follow-ups across multiple mandates.
Link treatment and negotiation pathways to:

Debtors owning property
Shareholding in going concerns
Credit-active debtors with premium Presage scores

Utilise inbound, outbound, and non-voice channels to engage debtors effectively.
Perform tracing and skip tracing using advanced tools where required.
Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal governance frameworks.
Meet and exceed individual and team performance targets in a high-pressure environment.

Minimum Requirements

Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
2–3 years’ experience in a high-pressure, target-driven collections environment with proven results
Demonstrated litigation experience within a legal recoveries context
Strong understanding of the end-to-end litigation process
Experience managing unsecured credit products
Proven ability to negotiate complex repayment arrangements

Advantageous Qualifications & Training

Tertiary certificate in Collections, Credit Management, Finance, Customer Service, or Business Administration
Formal training in Negotiation, Compliance, Collections, or Customer Engagement
Trace and skip tracing proficiency using advanced systems and tools

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional negotiation and communication ability
Results-driven with high attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively across multiple mandates
Sound judgement and decision-making under pressure

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
Performance-driven environment with growth opportunities
Exposure to complex legal recoveries portfolios

If you are a driven legal recoveries professional with litigation expertise and a passion for achieving results, we invite you to apply.

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