Due to the endorsement of the National Credit Act 34 (of 2005) in 2007, Debt Counsellors started their profession in the Debt Counselling industry. Debt Counsellors are required in terms of section 86(6) to conduct an assessment concerning the over-indebtedness of a consumer. Through the Debt Counselling or Debt Review process a Debt Counsellor, therefore, offers a responsible and regulated rehabilitation remedy to an over-indebted consumer or individual.
If the Court declares an individual as ‘over-indebted’
and the person goes under Debt Review, the Debt Counsellor needs to remain a
person of trust and integrity. Typical tasks involve the following (but are not
limited to): negotiating with creditors, taking care of the necessary
registration processes and various behind-the-scenes administrative tasks.