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Job Overview: 

The Junior Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate
financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with South African
accounting standards and assisting with cost control in a manufacturing environment. The candidate is expected to handle day -to - day accounting tasks independently. This role is ideal for a suitably qualified detail - oriented individual. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Financial record keeping: Capture and reconcile financial transactions, including sales, purchases and expenses in accordance with company processes. Maintain general ledger entries and ensure accuracy of trial balances.
• Reporting: Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Accounts payable and receivable: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including supplier invoices, customer billing and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Compliance: Assist with VAT, and other statutory submissions to SARS. Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Payroll assistance: Support payroll processing and statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Bank reconciliation: Monitor cash flow and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Audit preparation: Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and schedules.
• Inventory and costing support: Assist in monitoring raw material and finished goods inventory, ensuring accurate costing of products.
• Other: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as and when required.

Minimum Requirements: 

• 3-year accounting degree / diploma (e.g. BCOM Accounting)
• 3 years accounting experience. 
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong administrative abilities and skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem - solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Valid driver’s license. 

• Matric certificate.
• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).
• Computer literate.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• BCom degree or another relevant accounting qualification.

• Sage Payroll
• Sage Accounting
• GhostPractice

• Accounting up to trial balance.
• VAT calculations and VAT submissions to SARS.
• Payroll processing and submission of relevant payroll taxes to SARS.
• Preparation and submission of Workman's Compensation returns.

• Admitted Attorney with Right of Appearance in the High Court.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience .
• Proven experience in:
  • Civil Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent client relationship and practice management skills.

• Admission as a Notary Public .

• Managing and conducting litigation matters from inception to finalisation.
• Drafting legal opinions, pleadings, agreements, and correspondence.
• Advising clients on a broad range of legal matters.
• Attending court appearances, consultations, negotiations, and mediations.
• Assisting in the growth and development of the firm's practice areas.

🎙️ LOVE PEOPLE? LOVE SALES? LOVE THE WORLD OF MEDIA?

Ready to kick-start your career where creativity meets business?

We're recruiting on behalf of one of the Eastern Cape's leading media organisations for a Junior Media Accounts Executive to join an energetic and dynamic sales team.

Whether you're an ambitious sales professional or a recent graduate with a genuine interest in media, communication, radio, marketing or advertising, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What you'll be doing:

• Identifying new business opportunities and building lasting client relationships.
• Helping businesses grow through creative advertising and media solutions.
• Developing and managing a portfolio of clients.
• Learning from experienced industry professionals while building a rewarding career in media sales.
• Becoming a trusted partner to local businesses.

🌟 We're looking for someone who:

✔ Has a completed university diploma or degree (Marketing, Business, Communications or similar preferred).

✔ Has 2-3 years' sales experience , OR is a recent graduate who can demonstrate a genuine interest in media, communication, radio, marketing, advertising, podcasting, campus radio, student media, public speaking, event promotion or similar activities.

✔ Is confident, outgoing and loves meeting new people.

✔ Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

✔ Is self-motivated, target-driven and eager to learn.

✔ Has a passion for helping local businesses succeed.

✔ Has a valid, unendorsed driver's license and their own reliable vehicle (essential).

💰 What's on offer?

• Competitive CTC package
• Excellent commission and incentive structure
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• A vibrant, fast-paced environment where every day is different

🎧 Think you've got what it takes?

If you're looking for more than "just a job" and want to build an exciting career in media sales, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Staff Solutions and let your career take centre stage!

• Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications in accordance with approved technical and functional requirements.
• Assist with the evaluation, optimisation, and refinement of existing systems.
• Provide input into proposed system enhancements, including effort estimations relating to time and cost.
• Work closely with Senior Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and UX/UI designers to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and achieved.
• Produce structured, maintainable, and efficient code, supported by comprehensive technical documentation.
• Perform unit testing and participate in system testing for new features, system enhancements, and production releases.
• Support implementation processes and provide post-deployment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Compile user guides, system documentation, and training materials where required.
• Develop a strong understanding of operational business processes and financial systems to ensure practical and effective software solutions.
• Ensure that all deliverables prioritise usability, efficiency, performance, and measurable business value.

• C# MVC web development
• Razor / CSHTML and JavaScript
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C#
• SQL Server and LINQ
• Entity Framework, stored procedures, database views, and functions
• Full-stack development (front-end and back-end)
• .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Blazor
• API and SDK integrations
• Azure DevOps
• Telerik UI components
• Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
• React
• Flutter
• Software testing and quality assurance practices

ENVIRONMENT:

THE coding talents of a strong solutions-driven Junior-Mid Full Stack Developer is wanted by a global Logistics Operation to join its PE offices. This role focuses on hands-on coding, debugging, and collaboration with Senior Developers and Architects to build cloud-based applications. You will be involved in the development and maintenance of Full Stack applications using Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, or a related field with 2-5 years’ experience focusing on Microsoft technologies including .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, React.js, Angular/Vue.js and RESTful APIs.

DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain Full Stack applications using Microsoft technologies such as .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
• Assist in building and maintaining front-end components using frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with Senior Developers and DevOps Engineers to implement cloud-native applications using Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions).
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding best practices, such as SOLID principles.
• Participate in code reviews and follow security best practices to ensure the integrity and security of the applications (e.g., OWASP standards).
• Contribute to the creation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and continuous integration.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues, ensuring high-quality performance and scalability.
• Create and maintain documentation for the development process, technical requirements, and application features.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to support ongoing improvement and innovation in the development process.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience/Skills –

• 2-5 Years of experience in Full Stack Development, focusing on Microsoft technologies (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server).
• Basic experience with Cloud technologies and services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in Front-end frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of Web Services, RESTful APIs, and database technologies.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with application security standards and practices, such as OWASP Top 10 security risks.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot code efficiently.
• A willingness to learn from senior developers and take ownership of tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Junior Account Executive - South Africa (Remote) - R20 000 Help build our commercial engine from the ground up for a company building the future of AI-powered business transformation.

The Role: Junior Account Executive This is an entrepreneurial role where you will work directly with the executive team to define how the company acquires customers, develops enterprise relationships, and scales revenue. You will own the complete sales cycle from outbound prospecting through negotiation, contracting, and close, while contributing to the go-to-market strategy, messaging, product feedback, and commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the sales cycle from outbound prospecting through negotiation, contracting and close, drawing on 1-3 years of experience in B2B SaaS or technology sales.

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals and strategic partnerships.

• Build relationships with senior decision makers including C-suite executives, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, HR and Customer Experience leaders.

• Conduct consultative discovery sessions to understand customer challenges and identify opportunities for AI-driven transformation.

• Present AI consulting, automation and workspace solutions through tailored demonstrations and executive presentations.

• Develop commercial proposals, business cases and ROI models that clearly articulate customer value.

• Manage pipeline health, forecasting and opportunity progression within the CRM.

• Work closely with the CSO and CRO to refine the Ideal Customer Profile, value propositions and market positioning.

About You

• 1-3 years experience in B2B SaaS or technology sales.

• Demonstrated success closing complex consultative sales opportunities.

• Experience selling into mid-market or enterprise organisations.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to build commercial cases and demonstrate ROI.

• Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills.

• Experience engaging senior executives and multiple stakeholders within large organisations.

• Highly organised with strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline.

• Comfortable working independently within a fast-paced startup environment.

• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, commercial thinking, relationship building skills, consultative selling skills, and strategic problem solving abilities.

• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, resilience, adaptability, curiosity, and strong communication skills.

• Experience selling AI solutions, automation platforms, SaaS software, Work OS platforms, CRM solutions, digital transformation services, or enterprise technology consulting is preferred.

• Experience working within a startup or scale-up environment will be highly advantageous.

• Dependable Wi-Fi network and back-up power in case of electricity outages
• Completed SAIPA articles or equivalent professional articles (SAICA, CIMA or similar)
• Relevant Accounting qualification
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, tax legislation and financial reporting
• Experience preparing annual financial statements, management accounts and tax returns
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, CaseWare, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Professional, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Prepare annual financial statements and management accounts
• Complete tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts
• Perform VAT, PAYE and other statutory submissions
• Assist with monthly accounting and bookkeeping functions
• Liaise with clients and provide professional accounting and tax support
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and reporting deadlines
• Complete timesheets to allocate work hours to clients

• Dependable Wi-Fi network and back-up power in case of electricity outages
• Completed SAIPA articles or equivalent professional articles (SAICA, CIMA or similar)
• Relevant Accounting qualification
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, tax legislation and financial reporting
• Experience preparing annual financial statements, management accounts and tax returns
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, CaseWare, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Professional, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Prepare annual financial statements and management accounts
• Complete tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts
• Perform VAT, PAYE and other statutory submissions
• Assist with monthly accounting and bookkeeping functions
• Liaise with clients and provide professional accounting and tax support
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and reporting deadlines
• Complete timesheets to allocate work hours to clients