Accountant / Bookkeeper - Randfontein

Network Finance; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a

Life Insurance: 2x annual salary

Income Protection: 75% of monthly risk

Critical Illness cover

Funeral Assistance

Provident fund

Medical aid subsidy

Sage Academy leave

15 days annual leave

30 days sick leave

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work patterns

Job summary

Sage in Johannesburg invites applications for a Learning Facilitator to deliver engaging Sage Accounting training, both virtually and in person, helping customers gain confidence and maximize value from the solutions. You will tailor content to different learner levels, manage learning sessions, and build practical knowledge of Sage products while collaborating with learning, sales and operations teams.

This permanent hybrid role offers ongoing professional development through Sage Academy and a

Qualifications

• Sage Accounting certification is required.
• Experience with Sage products is required.
• University degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and facilitation techniques.
• Experience delivering learning via virtual platforms.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning sessions across virtual and in-person formats.
• Adapt content for different learner levels and needs.
• Maintain practical knowledge of Sage products and topics.
• Create a professional learning environment and build learner confidence.
• Gather and act on customer feedback to improve sessions.
• Manage LMS requirements and learning administration accurately.
• Provide input to improve learning content and programs.
• Collaborate with learning, sales and operations teams.

Skills

Sage Accounting certification

Sage product experience

University degree

Adult learning principles

Virtual learning technologies

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning Facilitator – Sage Accounting

Are you passionate about helping people learn and confident in bringing product knowledge to life? We’re looking for a customer‑focused Learning Facilitator to deliver engaging and practical learning experiences to Sage customers. You’ll help customers strengthen their product knowledge, build confidence and get more value from Sage solutions through both virtual and in‑person learning.

This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg, requiring a minimum of 3 days on‑site per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging customer learning sessions across virtual and in‑person formats.
• Facilitate learning content and adapt your approach to different learner needs and experience levels.
• Build and maintain strong practical knowledge of Sage products and assigned learning topics.
• Create a professional, supportive learning environment that helps customers build confidence.
• Gather customer feedback and use it to help improve learning experiences.
• Manage learning administration and Learning Management System requirements accurately.
• Provide feedback on learning content and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute ideas that improve the virtual learning environment and overall customer experience.
• Use AI and learning technologies responsibly to improve quality, efficiency and learner support.
• Work collaboratively with learning, sales and operational stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

• Sage Accounting product certification.
• Relevant Sage product experience.
• A university degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques.
• Experience delivering learning using virtual learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer focus skills.
• The confidence to take initiative, adapt your approach and work with different stakeholders.
• A strong customer focus, with a sense of ownership and accountability.

Benefits & Perks

• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year.
• Life Insurance: 2x annual salary covered with the option to flex up cover at own cost up to a maximum of 6X annual salary.
• Income Protection: 75% of the monthly risk salary is paid to the colleague in the event of long‑term sickness, provided they are unable to perform their duties.
• Critical Illness cover: Provides colleague with lump sum payment at critical illness diagnosis.
• Funeral Assistance: A benefit payable upon the death of a colleague’s spouse or children, or to a colleague’s dependents in the event of the colleague’s death.
• Provident fund: a retirement fund where colleagues have an option to increase contributions of 5% minimum to a maximum of 15% in 2.5% increments.
• Medical aid subsidy: Discovery and Bonitas are offered on selected plans, colleagues receive R2,760 pm.
• Sage Academy leave: On‑going training and professional development + 5 paid days per year to engage in learning opportunities.
• 15 days annual leave for fixed‑term colleagues and 20 annual leave days for permanent colleagues.
• 30 days sick leave in a 3 year cycle, 6 days of family responsibility leave and religious leave combined, and 5 or 10 days of sports leave based on representation.
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation.
• Employee Assistance Program: free, 24/7 short‑term counselling, practical support and coaching for you and your family.
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working.

Employment Conditions

Full‑time Permanent Contract. Hybrid work. Johannesburg, South Africa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work Culture

Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid‑sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business. Our colleagues are high‑performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, contact us.