Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Credit Controller in Douglas, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
Equally, this Credit Controller role sits within the finance jobs function in Douglas. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Douglas team on trust, and the Credit Controller role will feel that from week one.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Douglas teams, and the new Credit Controller will feel that from the first week.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Douglas also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Douglas colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Equally, 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.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Douglas.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Douglas.
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.
About the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Douglas office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Douglas 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.
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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Equally, the Douglas 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 Douglas.
Working in Douglas
Crucially, the role is based in Douglas, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Douglas and the broader Northern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Douglas 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Douglas, Northern Cape.
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 Douglas.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
What You’ll Need
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.