Collections Manager: Legal

Company Name: iMasFinance Co-operative (Ltd)
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Closing Date: 20 November 2025
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Job Details:

  • Division: iMasFinance

  • Business Unit: Shared Services – Legal Collections

  • Minimum Experience: Mid-Senior

  • Company Primary Industry: Financial Services

  • Job Functional Area: Other


Job Description:
iMasFinance is looking for a Collections Manager: Legal reporting to the Head: Business Support and Collections. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring debt review, regional, and legal collections strategies, minimizing write-offs, maximizing profitability, and managing a network of outsourced legal service providers. Preference is given to candidates from designated groups.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Translate corporate strategy into tactical strategies within Collections

  • Develop and manage legal collections strategy and divisional policies

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing employer relationships

  • Appoint and manage panel of attorneys for court orders and judgments

  • Update member credit profiles and maintain regulatory compliance

  • Review collection trends, analyze data, and devise strategies

  • Manage specialized collections (debt review, CLI claims, sequestrations, administration orders)

  • Journalize and capture payments from PDA (Payment Distribution Agent)

  • Review commercial contracts and support new deals

  • Perform financial management, budgeting, and reporting

  • Establish and manage risk and ensure compliance with policies

  • Implement equitable HR practices, supervise team activities, and manage performance

  • Provide visionary leadership and ensure team training and development

  • Stay updated with industry trends and developments


Qualifications:

  • Matric with Mathematics and Accounting

  • Diploma in Credit Management

  • LLB or BCom Law degree (essential)

  • Admitted advocate/attorney

  • Valid Code 08 Driver’s License


Experience:

  • 6-8 years operational experience in credit procedures and policies

  • 5 years managerial experience in debt collection

  • 6-8 years operational experience in debt collection and legal administration


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Computer literacy and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory bodies

  • Debt collection processes and strategy formulation

  • Interpersonal, influencing, planning, organizing, and analytical skills

  • Leadership, judgment, conflict handling, time management, and communication skills

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