Strategic Finance Manager, Automotive & Industry

University Of Fort Hare; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job description

The following job listings – all related to the automotive and associated industries – have been consolidated and re‑formatted to adhere to the required HTML structure.

Accountant – Motor Industry (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

National Diploma or BCOM Degree in Accounting or a similar field.

Valid Code 8 Driver's License.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Accountant within the Motor Industry.

Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication.

Literacy in DMS Management System is essential.

Ability to thrive in a corporate environment and work collaboratively in a team.

Dealer Development & Marketing Coordinator – Head Office (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

2-4 years of relevant experience, particularly within an OEM environment.

Willing to travel internationally.

Proven background in dealer development and project management is essential.

Valid Code 8 driver's licence.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across various stakeholders.

Sales Manager – Cape Town

2-3 years' experience in a similar role (preferred).

Matric or higher qualification.

Valid Code 8 driver's license.

Proven ability to lead a sales team and drive results.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with sales strategy planning and customer relationship management.

Commercial sales experience.

Crane Technician – Lifting Equipment and Crane Industry (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Matric.

Valid LMI accreditation (essential).

Proven experience working on cranes and lifting equipment.

Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.

Ability to travel for site visits.

Technical Sales Representative – Lifting Equipment and Crane Sector (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Matric.

Background in technical sales (preferably in lifting equipment, cranes, engineering, or related fields).

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to understand technical specifications.

Valid driver's licence and own vehicle.

Repair Shop Assistant – Commercial Vehicle Servicing (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Matric Certificate.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.

Knowledge of commercial vehicle servicing and parts.

Valid Code

• driver's licence with PrDP.

Ability to read and write in English.

Strong teamwork, time‑keeping, and communication skills.

Proactive, reliable, and safety‑conscious.

Design Engineer – Compressor Systems, Coils, and HVAC Products (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Eng / B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

2-6 years' experience in thermal or mechanical design.

Strong knowledge of heat‑transfer and mechanical design principles.

Experience with heat‑exchanger design software (e.g., Unilab, Coil Designer).

Familiarity with relevant design codes (ASME, SANS, etc.).

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.

Collaborative and detail‑oriented mindset.

Sales Executive – Heat‑Exchanger Solutions (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Proven sales experience (technical sales experience beneficial).

Technical aptitude; ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms.

Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and able to work both independently and within a team.

Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Credit Controller – FMCG / Retail / Wholesale (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

3+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control.

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

FMCG, retail or wholesale distribution experience beneficial.

Strong understanding of debtor management and reconciliations.

Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

High integrity and professionalism.

Proficiency in MS Excel; ERP experience (e.g., Syspro) advantageous.

Grade 5 Educator – Afrikaans FAL & Life Skills (Rustenburg)

Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase.

Fully SACE registered.

Fluent in Afrikaans (reading, writing, comprehension) and proficient in English.

Strong interpersonal, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.

Computer literate with excellent time management.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Grade 5 Educator – English Home Language & Life Skills (Rustenburg)

BEd (Intermediate Phase) or equivalent.

Permanent SACE registration.

Strong proficiency in English Home Language (teaching, reading, writing, and communication).

Knowledge of CAPS for English HL and Life Skills / PSW.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Computer literate with strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Grade 5 Educator – Social Sciences & English Home Language (Rustenburg)

BEd (Intermediate Phase) or equivalent.

Permanent SACE registration.

Proficient in English Home Language (teaching, writing, and communication).

Strong understanding of CAPS for Social Sciences and English HL.

Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Computer literate with strong organisational and time‑management abilities.

Automation Engineer – Industrial Automation (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

5+ years of solid experience in industrial automation.

Proficiency with at least one major PLC / SCADA platform.

Ability to lead projects, support junior team members, and interact directly with clients.

Capable of designing full automation solutions, from electrical design to commissioning.

Industrial Automation Lead (Automation Sector – South Africa)

Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field, or a qualified Trade Certificate.

Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and robot programming.

Ability to read electrical drawings, perform fault‑finding, and an understanding of electromechanical installation.

Experience with Kuka Robots, Beckhoff, or Siemens PLC platforms (bonus).

Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Valid driver's licence.

Office Automation Sales Representative (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a sales role, ideally within the office automation or technology solutions industry.

Familiarity with office automation products, software, and solutions.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets, strong negotiation, and closing skills.

Proficiency in CRM systems, MS Office, and other sales‑related software.

Field Sales Representative – Manufacturing Industry (Gauteng, JHB – Eastern Suburbs)

Minimum 3 years in field sales, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting).

Excellent verbal and written communication with proven negotiation ability.

Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, or materials.

Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory.

Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Matric / Senior Certificate required.

Store Manager / Assistant Manager – Retail Operations (Locations : Nelspruit, Witbank, Middelburg, Secunda & Limpopo)

Grade 12 / Matric (essential).

Relevant tertiary qualification in Retail / Business Management (advantageous).

Minimum 5 years' proven retail store management experience.

Strong financial and operational management skills.

Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP / Unisolv / Kronos (advantage).

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.

Willingness to work retail hours.

Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Store Admin Manager – Retail Operations (Locations : Nelspruit, Witbank, Middelburg, Secunda & Limpopo)

Grade 12 / Matric (essential).

Financial / Admin Diploma or related tertiary qualification (advantageous).

1-2 years' experience in retail administration, including stock, cash office, reporting, and customer service.

HR administration experience is an advantage.

Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Proficiency in MS Office; SAP / Unisolv / Kronos experience beneficial.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Willingness to travel between branches if needed.

Auto‑Electrician – Mining Sector (Witbank)

Trade Certificate : Auto‑Electrician.

Matric (Grade 12).

Minimum 3 years' experience working in the mining industry.

Valid driver's licence (company vehicle provided for work use).

Strong understanding of heavy‑duty auto‑electrical systems.

Ability to start January.

Business Central Developer – Enterprise‑Level ERP (Various Locations)

Degree in IT / Computer Science or 7+ years' Business Central development experience.

Minimum 3 years' hands‑on Business Central experience (if degreed).

Strong AL programming and Azure DevOps knowledge.

MB- or MB- certification advantageous.

Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Systems Analyst – IT Functions (Various Locations)

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

5+ years' relevant experience in system analysis and application implementation.

Solid understanding of Microsoft NAV / Business Central.

Familiarity with accounting principles and business process mapping.

Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Back‑End Developer – .NET Ecosystem (Various Locations)

Degree or diploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering.

3+ years' experience in back‑end development using C# and .NET.

Proficient in SQL Server, Entity Framework, and DevOps tools.

Strong grasp of OOP, SOLID principles, and Agile methodologies.

Cloud (Azure), RPA, or microservices experience advantageous.

Irrigation Technician – Agricultural Services (Nelspruit)

Grade 12 with a valid Code 8 EB driver's licence.

General knowledge of irrigation systems and automation.

Electrical background with experience in pumps, filters, and VSDs.

Experience in HDPE butt‑welding and electrofusion is an advantage.

Computer literacy; familiarity with cloud‑based irrigation systems is a plus.

Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.

Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

All positions require compliance with statutory obligations.

Applications should be submitted directly via the channels provided by each posting.

For further details, please refer to the specific lead contact for each role.