COST ACCOUNTANT – MINING / ENGINEERING (BOKSBURG)

University of Fort Hare; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Boksburg is seeking a Cost Accountant – Mining/Engineering to join the Finance & Accounting team. You will manage job costing, WIP, cost analysis, internal recoveries and inventory valuation while supporting accurate financial reporting.

The role requires Grade 12, accounting qualification, and 3 years’ article experience; cost accounting certificate or diploma; strong analytical and reporting skills; Business Central experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have strong manufacturing and mining experience.
• 3 years’ article experience – essential
• Cost accounting knowledge and inventory valuation
• Experience in job costing, cost analysis and WIP management
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, WIP, cost analysis, internal recoveries and inventory valuation.
• Support accurate financial reporting and cost control.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mining experience

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Report-writing

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting or related qualification

Cost Accounting Certificate

Diploma in related field

3 years’ article experience

Tools

Business Central

Job description

COST ACCOUNTANT – MINING / ENGINEERING (BOKSBURG)

16 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

Permanent

WB003797

Finance & Accounting

Gauteng , Boksburg

Manage job costing, WIP, cost analysis, internal recoveries and inventory valuation while supporting accurate financial reporting and cost control.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Accounting or related qualification
• Must have strong manufacturing and mining experience
• 3 years’ article experience – essential
• Cost Accounting Certificate with 5+ years’ total experience, or Cost Accounting
• Diploma with under 5 years’ experience
• Experience in job costing, cost analysis and WIP management
• Knowledge of inventory valuation and cost control
• Computer literate; Business Central experience advantageous
• Strong analytical, numerical and report-writing skills