TRAFFIC Gauteng

Debt Counsellor

Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

Key Roles of a Debt Counsellor:
  • Assessment: Evaluate the consumer's income and expenses to determine if they are over-indebted, as described by Nedbank.
  • Negotiation: Liaise with creditors to reduce interest rates and extend repayment periods to make installments affordable, according to
  • Restructuring: Create a formal repayment plan, often formalized by a court order, protecting the consumer from creditor legal action.
  • Consolidation: Combine multiple debt repayments into a single monthly payment.
  • Protection: Advise clients, handle legal paperwork, and protect assets like homes or cars from repossession, as discussed on the National Debt Counsellors website.
  • Finalization: Issue a clearance certificate once all debt (excluding home loans) is repaid to clear the consumer's credit record, as explained on the National Debt Counsellors website.

About This Role

Career insights for Bill and Account Collectors positions

Salary Benchmark
R15,648/month
R12,194 to R22,115/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Persuasion Social Perceptiveness Writing
Common Technologies
Collection-Master Noble Systems Microsoft Dynamics 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Relational database software ADP Accounting Solutions QuickBooks Online Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

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