Bookkeeper / HR - Rustenburug

Vine Recruitment; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized agricultural recruitment agency is seeking an experienced administrator for an agricultural setting in Rustenburg. Candidates should have a minimum of 25 years in administration, strong computer literacy, and be comfortable with farm compliance and payroll. Ideal applicants will be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to communicate effectively in both Afrikaans and English. This position requires adaptability in a fast-paced, practical farming environment.

Qualifications

• At least 25 years of experience in an administrative role, ideally in the agricultural sector.
• Experience with farm compliance, payroll, and procurement.
• Trustworthy and discreet in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices, stock control, orders, and data capturing.
• Schedule logistics and track expenses for budget reporting.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural health & safety, labour law, and audit prep.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Organised and detail-oriented

Clear communication in Afrikaans and English

Ability to multitask

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in Office Administration, Agriculture, or Business Management

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Pastel

QuickBooks

Job description

Qualifications and Experience :

Matric certificate (minimum requirement).

A relevant tertiary qualification in Office Administration, Agriculture, or Business Management is a strong advantage.

At least 25 years experience in an administrative role, ideally in the agricultural sector.

Experience with farm compliance, payroll, and procurement is highly beneficial.

Skills and Competencies :

Strong computer literacy (MS Office, especially Excel; experience with Pastel, QuickBooks, or other farm / accounting software).

Organised and detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping abilities.

Comfortable managing invoices, stock control, orders, and data capturing.

Able to schedule logistics, track expenses, and assist with budget reporting.

Experience with agricultural compliance (e.g., health & safety, labour law, audit prep).

Able to communicate clearly in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).

Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information (e.g., wages, contracts).

Able to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, practical farming environment.

3. Personal Characteristics

Reliable and punctual.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

A "hands-on" attitudewilling to walk the fields if needed to get accurate info.

Preferably from a rural or semi-rural background and understands farming rhythms.