Junior Accountant

University of Fort Hare
Durban
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Job description

Hillcrest. A well-established company in the Construction industry is seeking a meticulous Office Administrator with exceptional administrative skills to join their team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Please note: Only candidates residing in the Hillcrest or surrounding areas will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle all administrative tasks and filing
  • Manage the reception area and switchboard
  • Oversee the company fleet department and monitor fleet fuel usage
  • Provide administrative support to other departments
  • Perform any other tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Previous experience in an administrative role
  • MUST reside in the Hillcrest or surrounding areas

Umdloti. A well-established company within the wholesale and distribution industry is seeking a competent Junior Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk to join their Finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong Pastel knowledge and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bank: cashbook capturing and reconciliation
  • Creditors: supplier capturing, reconciling, and following up on invoices and statements
  • Sales: credit cards, zapper and cash recons
  • Reconciliations

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Strong working knowledge of Pastel
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Willingness to take instruction and learn

Durban. Opportunity exists for a competent and detail-oriented Junior Accountant with at least 2-5 years of accounts/bookkeeping experience to join a company within the Manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

  • General accounting functions
  • Bookkeeping to trial balance
  • Daily processing of creditors invoices
  • Reconciliations of sales and banking

Requirements:

  • 2-5 years accounts/bookkeeping experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and according to deadlines
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Outlook, and Sage One (online version)

To be based in Hoedspruit OR Nelspruit. Established leader in the Travel and Tourism training industry is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to join their team. If you have a solid background in the Tourism sector and at least 10 years of relevant marketing experience, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute the annual marketing strategy, budget, and advertising plans
  • Conduct in-depth research on target audiences, competitors, and industry trends to inform strategies
  • Drive product and market development initiatives
  • Oversee the growth and performance of all social media channels
  • Manage and optimize all digital, display, and PPC campaigns to ensure effectiveness
  • Develop and implement successful strategies for all social media platforms
  • Collaborate with external media representatives such as journalists, bloggers, and production houses to secure coverage for the organization
  • Lead public relations efforts, ensuring positive brand image and messaging
  • Provide market analysis and reporting to measure and improve performance
  • Manage and lead the E-Learning department, ensuring smooth operations and high team performance

Requirements:

  • Diploma, Bachelors or Honours in Marketing
  • At least 10 years of experience in the Tourism sector
  • Proven track record in managing and leading teams, with a strategic mindset
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

If you have the passion for travel and tourism, along with the experience and leadership skills to drive impactful marketing campaigns, we encourage you to apply.

Durban. Join a growing team in the clothing industry! We're looking for an experienced Account Manager / Merchandiser to manage their own retail accounts and be a key player in a growing team. Key responsibilities include sourcing fabrics and trims, costing garments for Buyer quotes, setting up and leading Buyer meetings to present ranges, collaborating with Designers, and achieving set sales targets. This role requires prior Account Management / Merchandising experience in clothing retail and a strong understanding of the industry.

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Clothing qualification
  • Minimum 5 years experience as an Account Executive / Merchandiser working on your own clothing retail accounts essential
  • Computer literate - must know Excel
  • Knowledge of Sync would be an advantage
  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • Able to work with figures to set up and quote prices
  • Work towards set sales targets
  • A solid understanding of industry trends and processes.

Ballito. Exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality professional. A well-regarded dining establishment within a prestigious hotel chain is seeking a skilled Food and Beverage Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities and at least 7-10 years of relevant experience to deliver exceptional service in a premier establishment.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement budgets
  • Ensure correct handling procedures to minimize china and glassware breakage and food waste
  • Implement and monitor consistency of food and beverage policies and procedures
  • Manage physical inventory
  • Assist in planning and implementing procedures for special club events and banquet functions
  • Ensure that all health, hygiene and safety standards are consistently met
  • Maintain appearance, upkeep and cleanliness of all food and beverage equipment and facilities
  • Hire, train and supervise subordinates within the beverage department
  • Oversee recruitment of staff in housekeeping department
  • Audit monthly payroll for beverage and housekeeping department
  • Greet guests and oversee actual service on a regular basis to ensure consistency of service
  • Address member and guest complaints
  • Develop ongoing professional development and training programs for service and bar production/service personnel

Requirements:

  • Minimum 7-10 years experience in similar role within the Hospitality industry - Restaurant Manager / Food and Beverage Manager essential
  • Three-year hospitality or club management qualification beneficial but not essential

Ballito. Standout opportunity exists with well-regarded, prestigious dining establishment for dynamic Events Coordinator to take responsibility for all events and marketing as well as assisting in the Food and Beverage Department. At least 5 years experience in an Events role with excellent organisational and communication skills is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage event inquiries from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution of all events
  • Plan, implement, and monitor budgets for the event department
  • Coordinate and activate a range of social events and implement a social media and marketing strategy
  • Train, supervise, and motivate subordinates to deliver excellent service and event outcomes
  • Consistently apply marketing principles to exceed customer expectations and enhance overall event experience

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Events Coordinator or similar role
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail
  • A passion for creating memorable events and delivering excellent customer experiences

If you’re a driven, creative, and highly organized professional with a passion for event coordination and marketing, we want to hear from you!

Durban North. Well established company specialising in the printing of innovative labels for FMCG, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical packaging, seeks an experienced DTP Operator who has worked in the flexographic industry with at least 5 years’ experience setting up flexographic plates.

Responsibilities:

  • Setting up artwork for a digital UV inkjet label press
  • Preparing digital files for flexo plates
  • Typesetting, layout and design work

Requirements:

  • Matric
  • Formal qualification in Design
  • At least 5 years DTP experience setting up flexo plates

Johannesburg. Join a leading and growing company in the steel industry! We’re seeking a driven External Sales Representative with a proven track record in sales and expertise in hardwearing and high-strength structural steel merchant plates, as well as standard carbon steels (e.g., S355JR-AR). Thorough knowledge of these steel types and their respective applications is essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying opportunities to improve sales performance
  • Preparing quotes
  • Monitoring market conditions and competitors
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers

Requirements:

  • Solid track record specialising in the marketing of hardwearing and high strength structural steel merchant plates as well as normal carbon steels (S355JR-AR) essential
  • Thorough knowledge of the above-mentioned steel types and their respective applications
  • Some experience in the cut to size market would be ideal
  • Existing client base within the Steel industry will be an advantage
  • Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated - will be on the road 90% of the time
  • Excellent persuasive and negotiation skills
  • Computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook
  • Willing to be away from home for prolonged period of time if required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Great persuasive and negotiation skills
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills

Ballito. Opportunity exists for Finance and Inventory Administrator to join well-established suppliers of luxury and value consumer products. At least 3 years accounts and inventory experience is essential, as is a bookkeeping to trial balance qualification. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are needed to accurately perform duties related to financial administration and inventory management.

Responsibilities:

  • Record all financial transactions and assist with sales, purchases, receipts, and payments
  • Maintain financial transactions by posting and balancing accounts, ensuring accuracy
  • Track inventory levels, conduct regular stock counts, and reconcile discrepancies
  • Generate inventory reports for management review
  • May be required to audit financial records as well as inventory records to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborate and work closely with other departments, such as purchasing and sales, to ensure accurate recording of transactions and inventory levels

Requirements:

  • Accounts and inventory experience is essential - min 3 years experience
  • Bookkeeping qualification to trial balance
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Accounting software - Xero and Dear Inventory system experience is ideal

Durban North. Exciting opportunity for an on-trend, fashion-forward person with 2 years buying experience to join the girlswear team of this growing retail apparel business.

Responsibilities:

  • Researching, sourcing and developing products, ensuring the best range offering
  • Preparing for key strategic meetings such as postmortems, seasonal strategies, laydowns and reviews
  • Current trade analysis
  • Meeting required deadlines as per critical path
  • Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and negotiating prices
  • Keeping abreast of competition

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years ladieswear buying experience

Exciting opportunity exists with this fast-growing National Retail Fashion Chain for a Quality Assurance Technician with relevant experience in a retail apparel environment.

  • Handle fits | PPS and related administration
  • Examine materials and products to check for flaws and deviations from original specifications and read specifications and blueprints
  • Make recommendations for adjustments to assembly and production processes
  • Inspect and test materials and report on inspection results and determine whether to accept or reject items

If you are a QA Technician with relevant experience in a retail environment, have a sharp eye for detail, and want to be part of a thriving team, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-growing retail apparel company? We are seeking a Graphic Artist with a strong background in fashion/graphic design and relevant experience in a Retail environment. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a vibrant business with big ambitions.

What is required?

  • Retail experience having worked with a Buying team would be ideal
  • Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Understanding of garment/pattern construction
  • Ability to create fashion CADs, graphic creation, and tech pack/specifications
  • Fit and quality assurance: garments, trims and print quality
  • Knowledge and experience with trends and colour forecasting
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