Debtors Manager - Logistics, Cape Town

Job Title: Debtors Manager - Logistics 

Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs

Salary: R45 000.00 – R50 000.00 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

Debtors & Credit Management

• 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 o 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 50 000.00 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.