Critical Vacancies – Finance & Admin Roles

About the role

We are seeking qualified professionals to fill several critical vacancies within the Financial Services Directorate of the Metsimaholo Municipality in Sasolburg. Positions include Accountant – Expenditure, Salaries Clerk, Debt Collection Clerk (2), and Admin Officer (Facilities, Printing Office & Accommodation). Successful candidates will contribute to efficient financial management, payroll processing, debt recovery, and facility administration.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and authorize payments, manage capital and operational expenditures, and oversee salary reconciliations (Accountant).
• Maintain payroll systems, process salaries, allowances, and generate payslips and tax certificates (Salaries Clerk).
• Monitor delinquent accounts, negotiate payment plans, and coordinate with contractors for service reconnections (Debt Collection Clerks).
• Coordinate building maintenance, manage facilities resources, ensure health and safety compliance, and handle administrative support for the printing office and accommodation (Admin Officer).

Required profile

• BCom degree with a major in financial accounting (Accountant, Salaries Clerk).
• 2–5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience for Accountant role.
• Diploma in Accounting or Administration for Debt Collection and Admin Officer roles.
• Strong oral and written communication, problem‑solving, and organizational awareness.

Required skills

• Financial accounting and reporting.
• Payroll system management.
• Debt collection and customer service.
• Facilities management and health & safety procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranges: R416,050.70–R470,942.79 (Accountant), R280,101.79–R324,680.57 (Salaries Clerk & Debt Collection Clerks), R376,772.18–R405,889.99 (Admin Officer).
• Opportunities for professional development within municipal financial management.