Finance Manager

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Finance Manager in Tzaneen, and we encourage applicants from across Limpopo to consider this opportunity.

The Role

Notably, this Finance Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Tzaneen. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Limpopo.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Tzaneen.

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

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

Meet the Team

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

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Tzaneen will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Limpopo, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

Your Future Here

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen 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.

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

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Tzaneen site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

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.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo 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 Tzaneen.

Equally, the Tzaneen 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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Tzaneen contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Limpopo.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Based in Tzaneen

Importantly, the role is based in Tzaneen, within the Phalaborwa mining belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Tzaneen and the broader Limpopo 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 Tzaneen.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules

Candidate Profile

• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.