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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk in Witbank, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Accounts Payable Clerk is needed to support operations in Witbank. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Witbank team on trust, and the Accounts Payable Clerk role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Accounts Payable Clerk 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Accounts Payable Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Witbank site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Witbank contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Mpumalanga.
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.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Witbank teams.
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 Witbank keep progressing.
About Witbank
Witbank continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Witbank 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.
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 Witbank.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Witbank.
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 Mpumalanga.
Key Responsibilities
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
What You’ll Need
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.