Bulelwa Ndevu
Debt recovery officer/Customer experience associate
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About
I have experience in customer service, data capture, and debt recovery roles where I handled client communication, resolved queries, and maintained accurate records. I am confident working with computer systems and managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. I am a reliable team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills, always focused on delivering quality service.
Experience
Client service consultant at SD Recruitment (2025-01 – Present)
- Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails, and messages from nurses and healthcare facilities
- Assist with shift bookings, cancellations, and scheduling of nursing staff
- Maintain and update accurate records of nurses’ availability and placements
- Communicate shift details clearly to nurses and clients
- Resolve booking issues, queries, and complaints professionally
- Ensure timely allocation of nurses to healthcare facilities
- Update internal systems with accurate staffing and client information
- Follow up on shifts, confirmations, and attendance
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and healthcare standards
- Provide excellent customer service to both clients and healthcare professionals
Client Relations Officer at Denis(Gems Campaign) (2024-04 – 2025-06)
- Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails, and customer queries
- Assist members with medical aid-related enquiries such as claims, benefits, authorisations, and membership details
- Resolve complaints and service issues in a timely and professional manner
- Capture and update accurate customer and membership information on systems
- Follow up on pending queries to ensure full resolution
- Educate members on policies, procedures, and available benefits
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Ensure compliance with company policies and medical aid regulations
- Meet service quality standards and performance targets
- Deliver a professional, empathetic, and customer-focused experience
Customer Experience Associate at Capita (o2 Campaign) (2023-04 – 2024-03)
- Handle inbound and outbound customer calls related to O2 products and services
- Assist customers with billing queries, account updates, upgrades, and general enquiries
- Resolve customer complaints and provide appropriate solutions
- Promote relevant products, upgrades, or services where appropriate
- Capture and update accurate customer information on internal systems
- Ensure first-call resolution and customer satisfaction
- Meet daily performance targets (KPIs), including quality, productivity, and sales (where applicable)
- Follow company procedures, compliance standards, and data protection policies
- Always maintain a professional and customer-focused approach
Debt recovery officer at Ver-Tex Solution (2022-05 – 2023-03)
- Contact debtors via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, and email to recover outstanding payments
- Negotiate affordable payment plans and settlement agreements with customers
- Manage a portfolio of overdue accounts and follow up consistently
- Maintain accurate records of all communications and payment arrangements
- Investigate reasons for non-payment and provide suitable solutions
- Resolve customer queries, disputes, and complaints professionally
- Ensure compliance with the Debt Collectors Act and POPIA regulations
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly collection targets
- Use collection systems and tools to update debtor information and track progress
- Deliver high-quality customer interactions while protecting the company’s reputation
Collections specialist at The Foschini Group (2018-02 – 2021-12)
- Contact customers telephonically regarding outstanding balances
- Negotiate payment plans and arrangements with customers
- Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met consistently
- Update and capture accurate customer information on the system
- Follow up on overdue accounts and ensure timely collections
- Meet daily and monthly collection targets
- Resolve customer queries and disputes professionally
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures
- Provide a positive customer experience while protecting the brand
Data Administration at Mema Affiliate marketing (2016-06 – 2017-10)
- Accurately enter and update information into systems or databases
- Verify data for errors, completeness, and consistency
- Maintain and organize records (digital and/or physical)
- Perform regular data quality checks and corrections
- Handle confidential information with discretion
- Generate basic reports when required
- Assist with filing, scanning, and document management
- Ensure deadlines are met when processing large volumes of data
- Communicate with team members to resolve data discrepancies
Education
Grade 12 NQF LEVEL 4 – Memezelo High School (2008-01 – 2012-11)
