Ron Ries

I started my work experience with Telkom in 1981 and qualified as fitter and turner in 1984. I also worked in the building and construction dept of Telkom building exchanges as well as the vehicle inspection dept inspecting new vehicles and panel beaters.

I resigned from Telkom in 1992 to pursue a career in the Life Assurance Industry. I became one of the top 10 brokers for Southern Life, Metropolitan and Sanlam for the next 12 years.

I also had a micro lending business from 1999-2003. In 2004 I was managing debit orders for Debt Collecting Companies and I was also a debt collector until 2007.

From 2007 to date my wife and myself started a Debt Counselling Business, I have also trained on the National Credit Act, The Consumer Protection Act and the Debt Collectors Act.

I did my training as a Mediator in 2019.