Job Vacancies at Helderberg Personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drawing up of purchase contracts
• Collecting outstanding contracts from client
• Reconciliation of Stock availability
• Preparation & handling of invoices for payments to suppliers and producers
• Confirm that all transactions relating to the purchasing are entered into the system every day and reconciled

REQUIREMENTS:

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Administration or Logistics preferred
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Min 2 - 3 years working experience

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• My client, an established fruit exporter, has an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarding Division Manager to join their team. 
• The successful candidate will have 10 years' relevant experience in the fruit industry.
• An understanding of processing and generation export documentation (Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Export Certificates, Phytosanitary certificates, Precool Certificates, Letters of Credit, Customs Export entries, Cargo dues, etc) essential.

Key Performance Areas

• Leadership and people management
• Freight Forwarding (Export Documentation workflow process design and implementation)
• Contracting of service providers
• Cross divisional coordination with Operations, Cost Accounting and Finance teams
• Document status reports
• Financial control
• New business development of freight forwarding services

Education

• Formal Training in export forwarding and clearing processes and compliance to SARS requirements
• Training in Incoterms / trading terms

Skills

• Hands-on operational management and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of export and import documentation requirements and protocols for all countries from and to which South Africa exports its products

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• My client, nationally established group of companies, is looking to employ an HR Business Partner with 4 – 5 year’s work experience in an HR environment to join their dynamic team.
• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree (with HR as a major) and be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with operational business units to understand strategic objectives and align HR delivery accordingly.
• Manage the full HR lifecycle
• Talent acquisition and recruitment aligned with operational workforce plans.
• On-boarding and induction processes to ensure early employee engagement.
• Facilitation of off-boarding processes, including exit interviews and analysis to inform retention strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, incapacity cases, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable labour legislation.
• Support succession planning and talent management initiatives to build operational leadership capacity.
• Monitor, report, and analyse key HR metrics and trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead or contribute to change management and organisational development initiatives.
• Act as an advisor to operational leadership, promoting sound people management.
• Ensure HR compliance and governance through effective documentation, audits, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee the Payroll function in absence  of the Payroll Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Business Administration (with HR as a major)
• Relevant legislation i.e. BCEA, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Workman’s Compensation Act, Skills Development Act
• 4 – 5 year’s work experience in an HR environment

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• Are you a recent graduate with a passion for logistics and supply chain management? Ready to launch your career in an industry that drives global commerce?
• We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to be placed within various industries that offer career growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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• My client, nationally established group of companies, is looking to employ a Financial Accountant to join their team
• The successful candidate will have an accounting qualification with preferably completed SAICA/CIMA clerkship and have 3 years' relevant experience.
• Candidate must be willing to travel.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounting qualification with preferably completed SAICA/CIMA clerkship
• Honours degree advantageous
• 3 years' relevant experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of annual budgets of certain entities.
• Preparation and handling of annual audit.
• Monthly reporting of selective entities.
• Establishment of controls to monitor expenses.
• Monthly variance reports.
• Management of admin staff.
• Control over allocation of expenses per entity and departments within entity.
• Responsible for all tax and statutory requirements.
• Cash flow management per entity.
• Break-even calculations per entity as well as various simulation calculations.
• Candidate must be willing to travel

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• My client, a well established fruit exporter based in Paarl has an excellent opportunity a B.Comm graduate to join their team as a Logistics Documentation Controller. 
• This is a entry level position and training will be provided.

Duties will include:

• Responsible for all documentation instructions to forwarder
• Create / update customer information
• Communicate daily operation report to department in terms of documentation statuses & tracking
• Manage and oversee all documentation related to fruit production, processing, and export.
• Maintain accurate records of certifications, permits, and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and approval of all documentation

Requirements:

• BComm graduate
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Detail orientated
• Must live in or around Paarl 

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• My client, a well established concern with an office based in Grabouw is seeking to employ an HR Practitioner.
• The ideal candidate will have Human Resources Degree or related qualification and minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in a unionized operational and agricultural environment  would be advantageous).
• The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient human resource service by managing all relevant HR policies, procedures and practices within the framework of the company HR strategy and the company’s operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Human Resources Degree or related qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Unionized operational and agricultural environment experience advantageous
• Ability to speak Xhosa, Zulu or Sotho will be an advantage
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EE, OHSA, WSP, ATR reporting & BBBEE
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Maintain confidentialitys
• Analytical problem-solving approach
• Ability to produce detailed orientated work of high quality and accuracy
• Computer literate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license, travel between operational units will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Consult and work in partnership with managers and employees to influence their thinking and drive the achievement of people management strategies
• Manage the operational units’ industrial relations, disciplinary, incapacity and grievance policies and procedures (within a unionized environment)
• Represent the business unit at the CCMA, up to arbitration
• Recruitment, selection and on-boarding of all employees
• Partner with the L&D team to facilitate relevant training and development initiatives
• Drive relevant HR project work
• Be accountable for the effective implementation of all HR policies and procedures
• Be the custodian of relevant systems to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and audit processes
• HR data analysis and reporting

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• My client, an established concern with the landscaping and construction industry is seeking to employ a Sales & Marketing Representative.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Sales and Marketing within the landscaping / building / civil or related industry. 
• Valid drivers' license essential.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for presenting the brand and products to clients in the landscaping industry, building relationships with new and existing customers, and contributing to the growth of the business. 

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in sales and marketing within the landscaping / building / civil or related industry
• Strong ability to build relationships and trust with clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present technical product information to clients.
• Basic experience in website management and maintaining a strong online presence
• Well-groomed and professional in all client-facing interactions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and take ownership of your role within a small but growing team.
• A proactive and driven approach to business development, with a passion for expanding the reach of the business.
• A strong customer service mindset, with a focus on delivering exceptional experiences to clients.

Requirements:

• Min Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid drivers license
• Previous experience in the landscaping, civil or building industry

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• My client, an established fruit exporter is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their team in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
• The successful candidate will have a BComm Accounting degree with completed articles OR no articles, with 3 - 8 years financial accounting experience (within the Agricultural sector would be advantageous).
• The suitable candidate will play a pivotal role in continued operational excellence as well as executing financial strategy to support the business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: BComm Accounting  with Completed articles OR No articles, with 3 - 8 years financial accounting experience (within the Agricultural sector would be advantageous)

Knowledge and Experience - Proven track record off:

• Financial principles, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Financial analysis, reporting and internal controls
• Financial control systems, accounting procedures
• Accounting standards, appropriate financial governance
• M.S. Office, Accounting software i.e Pastel and / or other
• Managing financial team

ATTRIBUTES & WORK ETHICS:

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Target driven, self-motivated
• Assertive
• Highly energetic, Able to work under pressure

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• My client, a well established concern based in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ a Accountant.
• The successful candidate will have a BComm (Accounting, Finance or similar) and a minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience. 
• CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA articles preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record-keeping and reconciliation of all transactions
• Monitoring of cost of sales 
• Managing inventory movement and valuation
• Preparing profit and loss statements
• Processing contracts and invoices
• Monitoring delivery volumes, quality and price adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
• Record-keeping of sales, currency differences and shipping costs
• Collaborating with logistics and operations teams
• Preparation of monthly reports and variance analysis
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparation for audits and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintenance and optimization of ERP systems
• Develop and document internal controls and procedures

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Accounting qualification with SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles
• Honours degree will be advantageous
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in finance/accounting
• Strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting, as well as currency transactions.