Work-Force
A Credit Controller is needed in Harrismith. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
Overview
An experienced Credit Controller is needed to support operations in Harrismith. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Credit Controller taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Harrismith.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Harrismith teams, and the new Credit Controller will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Harrismith office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Harrismith reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Our Commitment to Transformation
In addition, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Harrismith.
What We Offer
Importantly, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Harrismith. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Harrismith keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Harrismith teams.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Harrismith have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Harrismith have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Harrismith team member.
Working in Harrismith
Working in Harrismith means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Harrismith office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Harrismith.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Harrismith, Free State.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Minimum Requirements
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.