Controller

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in South Africa seeks a Controller to oversee the processing and administration of occupational injuries and diseases claims. The role requires a B.Com degree and relevant experience, focusing on financial control and stakeholder engagement. Additional benefits include membership in various schemes, contributing to work-life balance and financial security.

Benefits

Membership of a Retirement Fund

Medical Aid Scheme

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience required.
• Detailed understanding of COIDA and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Familiarity with claims and recovery legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control performance indicators for claims processing.
• Prepare documentation for claims and legal proceedings.
• Maintain and submit relevant statistics for reporting.

Skills

Financial control and analysis

Computer literacy

Stakeholder engagement and reporting

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English

Education

B.Com degree or equivalent (NQF Level 5)

Job description

Job title: Controller

Job Location: Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Deadline: November 28, 2025

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Qualifications and experience required:

• B.Com degree or equivalent (NQF Level 5).
• One to two years’ relevant experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• The incumbent must have detailed understanding of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Motor Accident Road Fund procedures.
• The incumbent must have familiarity with legal procedures related to claims and recoveries.
• Financial control and analysis.
• Computer literacy.
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and controlling the key performance and result indicators associated with the processing, payment and administration of occupational injuries and diseases claims in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Diseases Act (COIDA), maintaining and submitting relevant statistics for management reporting and audit purposes, preparing documentation for all claims, legal proceedings and arranging meetings with relevant parties concerned.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
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