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Applications are warmly invited for a Credit Controller role based in Pinetown. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
This Credit Controller role sits within the finance jobs function in Pinetown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Pinetown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Credit Controller to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Pinetown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
A Typical Day
Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Pinetown.
Practically speaking, the Pinetown office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
About Pinetown
Importantly, the role is based in Pinetown, on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pinetown and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pinetown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Pinetown.
The Environment
Beyond that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pinetown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Your Future Here
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Pinetown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Pinetown team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pinetown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Role
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
Minimum Requirements
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.