Audit Partner

University of Fort Hare; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm in Gqeberha is seeking ambitious graduates to join their SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme for 2026. This role offers aspiring Chartered Accountants hands-on exposure in a professional environment while completing their SAICA training contract. Applicants must have a SAICA-accredited degree, a strong academic record, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is motivated and career-driven. Competitive salary and mentorship provided.

Benefits

Competitive trainee salary

Ongoing mentorship

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Completed a SAICA‑accredited degree.
• Intention to pursue the CA(SA) qualification.
• Motivated, disciplined, and career‑driven.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on exposure in a professional environment.
• Complete SAICA training contract.

Skills

Strong academic record

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Education

SAICA-accredited degree (BCom Accounting, BAcc, CTA, Honours)

Job description

SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme 2026 – Gqeberha

A well‑established accounting firm based in Gqeberha is seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join their SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme for 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Chartered Accountants to gain hands‑on exposure in a professional environment while completing their SAICA training contract.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Completed a SAICA‑accredited degree (e.g. BCom Accounting, BAcc, CTA, Honours)
• Intention to pursue the CA(SA) qualification
• Strong academic record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans will be a strong advantage
• Start date: 1 February 2026

The Ideal Candidate:

• Motivated, disciplined, and career‑driven
• Works well in a team and can manage time effectively
• Has a professional attitude and strong ethical values
• Eager to grow within the accounting and auditing field

The Firm Offers:

• Structured SAICA training programme
• Exposure to audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Competitive trainee salary and study support

Salary: Negotiable

To apply email a detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to [e-mail].

Maintenance Technician – East London, Eastern Cape (Permanent)

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 and qualified Millwright / Mechatronics
• Experience as a qualified tradesman, preferably in automotive sector
• Experienced in Electrical, Robotics, ASI and Pneumatics
• Understand and be able to read electrical and pneumatic circuits and drawings
• Self‑starter, hard and conscientious worker
• Experience in mechatronics
• Excellent command of English – written and verbal, and good computer literacy
• EE candidate will be given preference according to their equity plan
• Good understanding of company safety rules and regulations

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Mechanical, pneumatic, ASI systems, Kuka Robots and HMI’s, planned and preventative maintenance and repairs to machinery and equipment, including plant as required
• Predictive maintenance and must be able to communicate with Production as a support
• Report deterioration and excessive wear and tear on machinery, equipment and plant that requires major repairs to be carried out
• Report all delays that cannot be completed in the planned time frame due to additional faults and problems identified during the maintenance or repairs to the machine or equipment
• Assist with the manufacturing, refurbishment or modification to existing machinery and equipment as required
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of refurbished, modified or new machines, as required

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation, and salary requirements through to [e-mail].

Advice Forester – Stutterheim, Eastern Cape (Permanent)

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with a Degree or Diploma in Forestry (National Diploma or BSc Degree)
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
• Minimum 5 years’ proven operational plantation management experience with exposure to silviculture, conservation, harvesting, fire protection and roads maintenance activities
• Previous experience as a Forester managing own operations will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Geographic Information Systems knowledge will be an advantage
• Firefighting experience essential – ICS300
• Willing to work as per operational requirements and perform firefighting standby duties as and when required
• Knowledge of contractor management an added advantage
• Must have financial administration knowledge and skills
• Experience in stakeholder relations
• Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be an added advantage
• Experience in Health and Safety management to provide a safe work environment
• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation with specific emphasis on the Forests Act, the Veld and Forest Fire Act, Labour Relations, Conservation Acts and CARA
• Environmental management system (EMS) experience and FSCTM principles & criteria
• Ability to identify and establish a course of action for others to accomplish set goals

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Advice Forester” in the subject line.

Lead Generator – Remote, Property Agency

This position is remote‑based, involving mostly cold calling, building databases and prospecting for properties on the market with competitors.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills / multilingualism advantageous
• Own working laptop and stable internet connection essential
• Dual SIM capable phone or spare phone for work purposes
• Minutes for calls will be provided by us
• These positions are commission based without a salary, but with a strong earning potential
• Commission is payable on leads generated that become Final Sales, i.e. all conditions have been met
• 15% Off The Top Commission on first Final Sale in the month
• 20% Off The Top Commission on second Final Sale, etc. in the same month

Examples of commission calculations: … (details omitted for brevity)

If interested, email your CV to: [e-mail].

Cable Technician – Gqeberha, Eastern Cape (2‑month Fixed Term)

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with relevant Certificates / Diploma would be beneficial
• Proven work experience in related (2-3 years)
• Ability to work in confined spaces; experienced and certified in working at heights
• Experienced in the repairs or complete office network overhaul
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge and experience in fibre optic cable installation, maintenance, fault‑finding and testing would be advantageous
• Driver’s license

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair cable infrastructure
• Plan cable runs and the installations thereof, including Cat 5e/6 network cable and fibre
• Test newly installed or relocated cables according to company specifications
• Identify and remove redundant cabling
• Installation of cabinets, access points, cable racks, conduits, trunking, server racks and patch panels
• Troubleshooting issues with the cable network
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Cable Technician” in the subject line.

Executive Office Support Administrator – Umhlanga, Durban

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in administration, procurement, HR and executive support role
• Strong supplier coordination and communication skills & valid drivers
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience arranging corporate travel preferred
• Experience in a multinational environment advantageous

Attributes:

• Highly organised, reliable, and proactive; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines without supervision.
• Professional, discreet, and confident, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solution‑focused mindset with attention to detail.

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Source and evaluate potential suppliers, run RFQs, maintain supplier relationships, review pricing and terms.
• Office & HR Administrative Support: Support HR manager, maintain office supplies, coordinate equipment servicing, manage contract and returns.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel, hotel bookings, transport, visas, process travel claims, coordinate logistics.
• Event Support & Coordination: Assist in planning/coordinating meetings, staff events, cultures, etc.
• Executive Support: Support the MD with diary and meeting coordination, prepare documentation and correspondence.
• Reception duties: Manage reception area, handle courier deliveries and correspondence.

Salary: Negotiable

To apply email a detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to [e-mail].

Tax Manager – Audit/Accounting/Tax/Business Advisory

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

>Grade 12 with Accounting and a tax / relevant qualification
• Relevant working experience in a similar role in a tax environment
• Registered with SAIT
• Working knowledge of IT Act and Tax Admin Act as well as SARS dispute resolution process
• General admin experience as well as knowledge of tax laws/regulations interpretation
• Experience with Tax Ombud processes
• High level of MS Office literacy including Great Soft experience, SARS E‑filing and LexisNexis

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Supervise employees, oversee IT return completion, complete complex IT returns.
• Manage prov. tax admin, complete billing process, oversee SARs documentation.
• Control Great Soft related problems, ensure document delivery and payment follow‑ups.
• Resolve SARs disputes, supervise billing process, quality assurance of returns.
• Manage IT14SD process and IT review process, complex queries, tax opinions.
• Generate additional revenue targets, collaborate with the Tax Ombud, ensure compliance with QMS and HR policies.

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation as well as salary requirements through to [e-mail].

Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory – Pietermaritzburg

Key Focus Areas:

• Executive leadership of ICT assurance and advisory services.
• Business development, revenue growth, client engagement.
• Oversight of tenders, proposals, ICT project delivery.
• ICT governance, quality management, process optimisation.
• Strategic input into digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives.

Executive Requirements:

• Relevant Degree (Honours / MBA / MBL advantageous).
• CISA (ISACA) certification – essential.
• Professional qualification preferred (CA(SA), CIMA, CISA or similar).
• 5–10 years’ senior‑level experience in ICT assurance/advisory.
• Strong expertise in IT governance, ITIL, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, business process re‑engineering.
• Proven leadership, commercial acumen, executive communication skills.

Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

Confidential applications and expressions of interest are invited. Please submit a detailed CV to [e-mail] quoting “Senior Manager: ICT – Assurance & Advisory”.

National Sales Manager – Rivonia, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Degree / Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years relevant experience in the automotive industry.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Assertive & deadline driven.

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Dealer development – develop dealer plans, identify suitable potential dealers, develop promotional plans, advising on liaison between OEM and dealers, make the sales target of the dealer and be responsible for the completion of the task target of the dealer, organize dealer meetings.
• Business development – develop fleet business and find potential key customers, follow up the implementation of the fleet business and car rental projects, develop finance business and retail financial business, improve competitiveness in the field of finance in the automotive sector, develop government procurement business.
• Management – manage members of the dealer relations team, develop KPIs and ensure KPIs are achieved, develop processes and systems related to distributor business and business development, produce reports, prepare relevant proposals and report to the company.
• General – support/assist other business lines the dept, organize marketing committee and maintain communication, represent the company at internal and external events and meetings, assist with contacts and relationships of key stakeholders, advise the company if business standards are not followed.

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to [e-mail].

Admin/Finance Manager – East London, Eastern Cape (Production)

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Degree / Diploma in Finance preferred or alternatively HR.
• At least 5 years Finance management related working experience together with some HR exposure (production environment with automotive industry ideal).
• Minimum of 5 years payroll experience – knowledge of Peopleware payroll & HR system.
• Intermediate / advanced Excel knowledge.

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• HR – daily wages / salaries hours, overtime & absenteeism stats.
• Finance / HR weekly – wages/overtime stats; staff movement report; check/sign off payroll; absenteeism graphs.
• Finance / HR / Logistics monthly – salaries & payroll, month end payments & returns for SARS, MIBCO & MIBFA, leave pay & bonus provisions, finance reporting, medical aid reconciliation, process monthly provident fund contributions, sign off and check invoices; claims processing; financial & HR reporting template.
• Finance (quarterly) – employment stats submissions; payroll balance sheet reconciliations.
• SARS declarations & submissions, monthly and bi‑annual.
• Finance / BBBEE / Adhoc (yearly) – IRP 5 declaration and submission; bonus & leave pay reconciliation; bonuses, stock take & annual increases; audit deliverables; RMA/RMI declarations, submission, payments and obtaining certificates; medical aid increase recon; wage/salary forecast headcount & budget; BBBEE verifications; costing and signoff of new learners; provide data re skills development; direct report – IR Manager, Payroll Admin & HR staff; disciplinary stats; medical aid updates; provident fund withdrawals; configuring Peopleware; train and mentor HR staff; assist with medical aid and inquiries.

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to [e-mail] with “Admin/Finance Manager” in the subject line.

Assistant Accounting Manager – AAT – Pietermaritzburg

Assistant Accounting Manager – AAT (Pietermaritzburg). The successful candidate will be required to commence duties as soon as possible.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for assisting in the management of accounting operations, supervising staff, reviewing work, and managing a client portfolio while ensuring high‑quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the Accounting Department.
• Oversee and review cashbooks.
• Compile annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Prepare VAT workings, submissions, and reconciliations.
• Handle payroll calculations and submissions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and submit EMP501 on e@syFile.
• Perform individual income tax computations.
• Manage accounting staff and client portfolios.
• Review annual financial statements.
• Prepare and review entity income tax calculations.
• Perform audit work and review audit files.
• Assist clients with SARS queries and correspondence.
• Maintain ongoing client communication.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• BCom degree.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Proficient in CaseWare and Pastel.
• Practical exposure to SARS dealings.
• Experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own transport.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent computer literacy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Deadline‑driven and able to perform under pressure.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, well presented.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Please submit your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line: Assistant Accounting Manager – AAT (Pietermaritzburg).

Conveyancer – East London, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Admitted conveyancer essential.
• Admission as notary public advantageous.
• 2+ years post admission experience in conveyancing (transfers) including deeds office experience.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Good communication skills and IT ability.
• Professional and well presented.

Salary: Market related / Negotiable

To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to [e-mail].

Contracts Manager – Mthatha (Contract)

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• BTech / BSc in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in civil construction of which 5 years must be in Contracts Management.
• SACPCMP / ECSA / MSC or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure, concrete works, building codes, structural steel, and finishing trades.
• Excellent record‑keeping, tender document calculations, reporting, and project documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites.

Successful applicant responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure all agreements are legally sound and aligned with project objectives.
• Budget Oversight: Preparing detailed budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring that projects remain within financial plan.
• Project Coordination: Overseeing the execution of contracts and ensuring that all parties fulfil their obligations.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for all parties involved in the project.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly reviewing project progress and performance against contract terms.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of contracts, changes, and communication, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Any other duties as they arise in the contract management milieu.

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation as well as salary requirements through to [e-mail].