Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Cost Accountant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mdantsane. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Mdantsane operation, and this Cost Accountant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mdantsane team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Cost Accountant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Mdantsane teams, and the new Cost Accountant will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Mdantsane have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mdantsane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mdantsane team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
Your Workplace
Equally, 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 Mdantsane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Beyond that, 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.
Working in Mdantsane
Working in Mdantsane means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mdantsane office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
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 Mdantsane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mdantsane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
What You’ll Need
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Clear credit and criminal record
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.