Job Title: Debtors Manager - Logistics Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs Salary: R – R CTC per month Our client, a leading logistics company based in Cape Town, Northern Suburbs are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Debtors Manager who will be responsible for managing the full debtor’s function within a fast-paced transport and logistics environment. The role includes oversight of invoicing and collections, credit risk management, cash flow optimisation, and the people management and HR-related administration of the debtor’s team. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee the full debtor’s function, including invoicing, allocations, collections, and reconciliations Ensure accurate and timeous invoicing in line with transport contracts, rate cards, PODs, and SLAs Monitor debtor age analysis and actively manage overdue accounts Implement and enforce credit control policies and procedures Assess customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits Liaise with operations and claims teams to resolve invoicing disputes efficiently Ensure follow-up on outstanding PODs and supporting documentation but also resolving queries. Prepare monthly debtors reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections Reduce debtor days and bad debt exposure Manage escalations, payment arrangements, and legal handovers where required Maintain strong client relationships while enforcing payment terms HR & Team Management Lead, supervise, and manage the debtors team Allocate workloads, set performance expectations, and monitor output Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for team members Manage attendance, leave, and timekeeping in line with company policies Address disciplinary issues, poor performance, and misconduct in accordance with labour legislation and company procedures Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new debtors staff Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture Ensure compliance with HR policies, POPIA, and internal controls Minimum Requirements Matric (essential) Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a debtors management role Transport / logistics industry experience is (advantageous) Proven experience managing a team Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (advantageous) Strong Excel and accounting system experience (e.g. Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar). Key Competencies Required Strong understanding of credit risk assessment techniques, credit analysis, and credit scoring models. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements, credit reports, and other credit-related data. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and interact with customers. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Strong leadership, coaching, and people‑management skills Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Professional, fair, and consistent management style Salary: Competitive Cost to Company of R45 000 to R per month. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and any supporting documents to with the subject line "Debtors Manager." If you have not received feedback within 2 weeks of applying, consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr