ACCOUNTANT (NELSPRUIT / NGODWANA)

University of Fort Hare; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Mbombela is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial duties and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and a strong attention to detail. The Accountant will need to work well under pressure and demonstrate excellent communication abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in accounting, procurement, and stock management.
• Solid understanding of accounting, payroll, and procurement systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Skills

Accounting principles

Procurement

Stock management

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Syspro

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Accountant to join a well‑established engineering and energy services operation at their Ngodwana site. The role requires a highly organized and analytical individual with strong financial, payroll, and procurement experience — someone who can work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Qualification: BCom in Accounting or equivalent (Postgraduate qualification in Business Management advantageous).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in accounting, procurement, and stock management within a technical, production, or engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting, payroll, and procurement systems (Syspro / CMMS advantageous).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tables, formulas, graphs) and other MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative work style.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and a high level of accuracy.

By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTC’s clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to “Opt‑Out” of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.