Bookkeeper

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Bookkeeper based in Prieska, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.

About This Position

This Bookkeeper role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Prieska. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

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 Prieska team.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Prieska 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.

Growing With Us

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Prieska 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 Prieska 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.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Prieska have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Prieska.

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

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

Based in Prieska

Practically speaking, the role is based in Prieska, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Prieska and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

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

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Prieska group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

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

Your Role

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management

Essential Criteria

• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data

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