Bookkeeper

A Bookkeeper position is being filled in Komatipoort. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

About This Position

The Bookkeeper position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Komatipoort and across the finance jobs space.

Crucially, 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 Bookkeeper taking on this position.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Komatipoort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Bookkeeper 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.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Komatipoort much easier.

The Environment

Practically speaking, 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 Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, 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.

Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Equal Opportunity

Crucially, 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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

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.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Komatipoort offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.

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 Komatipoort team member.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Working in Komatipoort

In addition, the role is based in Komatipoort, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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 Komatipoort.

Many candidates already living within reach of Komatipoort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.

About the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Komatipoort office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

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.

In addition, the team mix in Komatipoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Day in the Life

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Komatipoort.

Notably, the Komatipoort 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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

What We Offer

On top of that, 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 Komatipoort. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Komatipoort teams.

Importantly, 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 Komatipoort keep progressing.

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 Mpumalanga.

Your Role

• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately

Minimum Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.