Job Description

Job Title
Credit Controller Manager (3-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location
Western Cape, South Africa Contract Type
3-Month Fixed Term Contract Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Controller Manager to oversee and manage the full credit control function on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the credit control team, ensuring effective debt collection, minimising credit risk, and maintaining accurate and compliant financial processes during the contract period.
This role requires a hands-on leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills, solid financial acumen, and the ability to deliver results in a time-sensitive environment. Key Responsibilities Credit Control & Debt Management
Oversee the full debtors' function, ensuring timely and effective collection of outstanding accounts
Monitor debtor balances, ageing reports, and credit exposure
Implement and enforce credit control policies and procedures
Resolve complex account queries and disputes efficiently
Ensure adherence to agreed payment terms and credit limits Team Leadership & Management
Manage, support, and motivate the credit control team
Allocate workloads and monitor performance against KPIs
Provide guidance, coaching, and hands-on support where required
Ensure continuity and stability within the team during the fixed-term period Reporting & Financial Controls
Prepare and review weekly and monthly debtor reports
Track collections performance against targets
Provide accurate reporting to finance and senior management
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial governance Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with internal departments including Finance, Operations, and Sales
Engage professionally with external customers to manage collections and resolve escalations
Build and maintain strong working relationships to support cash flow objectives Risk & Compliance
Identify potential credit risks and recommend corrective actions
Ensure compliance with company credit policies and relevant legislation
Support audits and provide required documentation where necessary Minimum Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Credit Management (advantageous)
Minimum 5 8 years' experience in credit control, with management or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of debtors' management, collections, and credit risk
Proven experience managing high-volume or complex debtor portfolios
Strong Excel and financial systems experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Key Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills
Results-driven with a high attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Professional, assertive, and solution-oriented approach
High levels of integrity and accountability Contract Notes
This is a 3-month fixed term contract based in the Western Cape
Immediate or short notice availability will be highly advantageous

Skills Required