TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Junior Accountant - PE

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

Location

Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Non-Negotiable Requirements
  • 3 years of prior experience in a workplace
  • 3-year Accounting degree or higher (e.g. BCom Accounting)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Computer literate
  • Articles completed
About / What you will need to know
  • Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Understanding of Sage and Pastel accounting software
  • Strong administration skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organisational skills
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good verbal & written communication skills
  • Financial record keeping (reconciling financial transactions, general ledger entries & accuracy of trial balances)
  • Reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements)
  • Accounts payable & receivable
  • Compliance (VAT assistance, SARS submissions, ensuring compliance)
  • Payroll assistance
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Audit preparation
  • Inventory costing and support
  • Assisting the manager with other financial matters
Details
  • Office-based position only
  • 40 hour week (Monday - Friday)
  • Salary only, no benefits
  • Salary to be discussed and will be in line with experience and qualifications, as well as taking your current earnings into account.

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

Accountants and Auditors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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