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An opportunity has arisen for a Accounts Receivable Clerk in Saldanha. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Saldanha operation, and this Accounts Receivable Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Saldanha.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Accounts Receivable Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Saldanha
Working in Saldanha means a place on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Saldanha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Saldanha.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Saldanha, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Saldanha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Saldanha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
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 Saldanha team member.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Practically speaking, the Saldanha 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Saldanha.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Saldanha.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Saldanha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape 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.
Notably, the team mix in Saldanha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- 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
Minimum Requirements
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.