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JOB SPECIFICATION - EXPIRED VACANCY


Overview of Role

The Legal Administrator manages the legal and compliance administration of the credit agreement lifecycle for the business operations of Halfway Finance, including vehicle finance and solar finance, encompassing section 129 and adverse listing notices, voluntary surrenders, refinancing of surrendered vehicles, contract amendments, deceased estate matters, and debt review processes, while ensuring compliance with the National Credit Act, POPIA, and FICA throughout.

Responsibilities

  • S129 and Adverse Listing Letters
  • Voluntary Surrender
  • Refinance of Surrendered Goods
  • Contract Amendments
  • Deceased Estates
  • Debt Review
  • Adhoc Admin and Office Duties


Qualification

  • Grade 12 (Matric) – Essential.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Business Management, Credit Management, Law or a related field – Advantageous.
  • Certificate in Credit Management, Debt Collections or Leadership – Advantageous.
  • Valid driver’s licence – Advantageous.
  • Ability to communicate in isiZulu – Advantageous.


Experience

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an administration, legal administration, collections, or credit-finance environment.
  • Experience working with the National Credit Act and related legal processes.
  • Practical experience with Section 129 notices, adverse listings, voluntary surrenders, refinancing, contract amendments, deceased estates, and debt review matters.
  • Experience maintaining records, tracking documentation, and compiling monthly reports.
  • Experience liaising with attorneys, credit bureaux, customers, dealerships, and internal departments.
  • Motor vehicle or asset-finance experience would be advantageous.
  • Experience using finance management systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.


Personal Characteristics

  • Professional, ethical and results driven.
  • Honest, trustworthy and demonstrates high integrity.
  • Strong leadership and coaching ability.
  • Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Calm, resilient and able to perform under pressure.
  • Assertive, confident and able to make sound decisions.
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Accountable, reliable and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Positive attitude with a growth mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
  • Able to work collaboratively across departments while leading by example.