Jobs at West Coast Personnel

• We are recruiting for a qualified and registered Tax Practitioner to join a professional accounting and tax practice based in Table View. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing individual tax matters, liaising directly with SARS, and providing tax compliance services to clients. This role requires strong tax knowledge, excellent administrative skills, and the ability to work independently within a professional accounting environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit individual income tax returns.
• Manage SARS registrations, amendments, objections, and tax compliance matters.
• Liaise directly with SARS regarding client queries and assessments.
• Assist clients with tax-related documentation and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of client records and tax files.
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare tax correspondence and reports.
• Provide general support to the accounting and tax team.
• Stay updated with SARS regulations and tax legislation.

Requirements

• Registered Tax Practitioner (SAIT, SAIPA, SAICA, CIBA, or other recognised professional body).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in personal income tax administration and submissions.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling and SARS processes.
• Experience handling individual tax returns from start to completion.
• Excellent attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.
• Experience within an accounting or tax practice is essential.
• Must reside in or near Table View.

Advantageous

• Experience with provisional tax returns.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience dealing with SARS audits, verifications, and objections.

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Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Experience in administration, membership management, event coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare basic reports.
• Ability to communicate professionally with members, stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar).
• Basic financial administration skills, including preparing invoices and reconciliations.
• Experience with membership management systems, event registration platforms, and database management systems will be advantageous.
• Experience using Canva or similar graphic design software.
• Basic knowledge of LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively within a small team environment.
• Must be willing to attend regular in-person meetings with the General Manager and other organisational activities as required.
• Applicants should preferably reside in or around Table View, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton or surrounding areas.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the General Manager.
• Respond to membership enquiries and assist with membership applications, renewals, and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate membership records and databases.
• Coordinate the administrative aspects of events, including registrations, attendee communications, website updates, and event platform management.
• Assist with newsletters, email communications, promotional materials, and social media content.
• Schedule Board and Committee meetings, prepare meeting documentation, attend online meetings, take minutes, and distribute meeting minutes and action lists.
• Maintain accurate organisational records and ensure documentation is appropriately filed within Google Drive.
• Coordinate bookings, obtain quotations, and liaise with suppliers.
• Assist with financial administration, including preparing invoices, event reconciliations, and following up on outstanding invoices and membership renewals.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with additional duties as required.
   

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Purpose of the Position

• The Trainee Boiler Training Officer will be responsible for preparing, developing and presenting technical training programmes relating to the operation, maintenance and management of shell boilers and boiler ancillary equipment.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel locally and internationally for extended periods when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willing to travel
• Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license
• Boiler Attendance Certificate
• N2 or N3 Mechanical Engineering qualification advantageous
• Computer literacy

Minimum Experience

• At least five years’ experience as a Boiler Operator
• At least two years’ experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor
• Boiler operation and maintenance experience
• Experience supervising or coaching boiler personnel advantageous
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in an additional South African language advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, compile and update boiler training materials.
• Ensure training content remains technically accurate and relevant.
• Stay informed about boiler products, technologies and industry developments.
• Present theoretical and practical boiler training courses.
• Train boiler operators on boiler operation, maintenance and management.
• Evaluate trainees attending boiler training programs.
• Compile and administer theoretical and practical assessments.
• Mark and evaluate trainee assessments.
• Prepare and submit trainee assessment reports.
• Identify the training needs of boiler users and operating personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to trainees and customers.
• Promote and market available boiler training courses.
• Prepare, submit and follow up on training quotations.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance and assessment records.
• Ensure training equipment remains operational and properly maintained.
• Ensure training facilities, equipment and buildings are kept clean and orderly.
• Interact professionally with customers, trainees and technical personnel.
• Travel to customer sites to provide training when required.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong boiler-operation knowledge
• Technical training ability
• Training-material development
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Trainee assessment and evaluation
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Professional and presentable manner
• Customer-service orientation
• Ability to communicate at all organizational levels
• Supervisory and leadership ability
• Report-writing skills
• Administrative accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to travel locally and across borders

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• An opportunity is available for an experienced and highly skilled Goldsmith to join an established fine jewellery manufacturing workshop.
• The successful candidate will be a precise, quality-driven craftsperson with proven experience manufacturing bespoke diamond and gemstone jewellery. This position requires exceptional technical ability, attention to detail and pride in producing premium jewellery to an exacting standard.

Key Responsibilities 

• Clean and finish jewellery castings from start to completion.
• Manufacture and assemble bespoke fine jewellery pieces and components.
• Prepare jewellery components for polishing and stone setting.
• Perform complex jewellery repairs, resizing, rebuilding and remodelling.
• Work confidently and accurately with gold and platinum.
• Polish and plate completed jewellery pieces.
• Operate a laser welder confidently and accurately.
• Interpret CAD designs and technical jewellery drawings.
• Ensure all work meets the required quality and design specifications.
• Assist with workshop quality control.
• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Complete assigned work accurately within agreed production deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional workshop environment.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Goldsmith within a jewellery manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience manufacturing bespoke or custom fine jewellery.
• Strong soldering, assembly, finishing, polishing and jewellery repair skills.
• Practical experience working with both gold and platinum.
• Experience manufacturing jewellery containing natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and gemstones.
• Ability to interpret CAD designs and technical drawings accurately.
• Confident and competent in the operation of a laser welder.
• Excellent workmanship and exceptional attention to detail.
• Reliable, productive and able to work within manufacturing deadlines.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a workshop team.
• A genuine passion for fine jewellery manufacturing and premium craftsmanship.

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• A highly organised and detail-oriented Junior Operations Assistant is required to support a commodity trading operations team based in Kenilworth, Cape Town. The successful candidate must have strong logistics and transport coordination experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Fluency in Afrikaans is essential. Applicants must be able to speak and understand Afrikaans confidently.
• This opportunity is suited to a recent graduate or junior operations professional who wants to develop practical experience in commodity trading operations, shipping, logistics, transport coordination, documentation and trade execution support. The successful candidate will work closely with the operations team and various internal and external stakeholders to ensure that shipments, transport arrangements, documentation and operational processes are managed accurately and within the required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day execution of containerised and bulk cargo shipments.
• Coordinate logistics and transport arrangements relating to cargo movements and deliveries.
• Liaise with transporters, logistics providers, agents, warehouses, surveyors, customers and suppliers.
• Monitor shipping schedules, transport movements, stock trackers and delivery timelines.
• Follow up proactively on delayed shipments, outstanding deliveries and operational requirements.
• Assist with logistics updates, stock reports and operational reporting.
• Prepare, check, collate and distribute trade, shipping and transport documentation.
• Review operational documents, including inspection reports, assay certificates, weight notes and shipping documents.
• Assist with preparing and checking Letters of Credit and contract-related documentation.
• Check invoices, supporting documentation and operational cost records.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, templates, records and document-control processes.
• Ensure that information recorded on spreadsheets and operational trackers is complete and accurate.
• Communicate operational updates clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the wider operations team.
• Assist with ensuring that shipments, transport arrangements and operational processes are completed accurately and on time.

Minimum Requirements

• Fluent in Afrikaans, with the ability to speak and understand the language confidently.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or recent graduate status.
• Up to one to two years’ experience in operations, logistics, transport coordination, shipping, freight forwarding, administration or a related environment.
• Strong logistics and transport coordination experience.
• Experience liaising with transporters, logistics service providers, warehouses or related operational stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to follow up proactively on outstanding operational matters.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, trackers and operational documentation. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• An interest in commodity trading, shipping, logistics and international operations.
• Willing and able to work from the office in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and dependable.
• Detail-oriented, with a disciplined approach to document accuracy.
• Strong logistics and transport coordination ability.
• Accurate and methodical when working with operational information.
• Positive, flexible and willing to support the wider team.
• Calm under pressure.
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive and responsible.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Eager to learn and develop within an operations career.

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• An experienced Deceased Estates Administrator is required to independently manage the end-to-end administration of deceased estates, from initial reporting and registration through to finalisation and distribution.
• The successful candidate must have extensive, practical experience administering deceased estates in accordance with the Administration of Estates Act and the requirements of the Master of the High Court. This is not a trainee or junior position.
• The role requires strong technical knowledge of deceased estate procedures, sound financial administration skills and the ability to manage sensitive matters professionally, accurately and empathetically.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently administer deceased estates from inception through to finalisation.
• Report and register deceased estates with the Master of the High Court.
• Prepare and submit all required estate documentation.
• Manage the full estate administration and statutory compliance process.
• Liaise with the Master’s Office, SARS, banks, investment institutions, insurance companies, executors, beneficiaries, creditors and other relevant parties.
• Identify, manage and realise estate assets.
• Obtain valuations of estate assets and liabilities.
• Receive, assess and deal with creditors’ claims.
• Place the prescribed statutory advertisements.
• Prepare Liquidation and Distribution Accounts.
• Calculate and pay the applicable Master’s fees.
• Attend to Section 42(2) endorsements and the transfer, sale or disposal of immovable property.
• Prepare estate duty calculations and submit the required SARS returns.
• Obtain the necessary SARS tax compliance or tax clearance documentation.
• Perform estate cashbook and bank reconciliations.
• Address queries raised by the Master of the High Court, SARS, creditors, beneficiaries and other interested parties.
• Prepare estate reconciliations and arrange the distribution of inheritances to beneficiaries.
• Maintain accurate estate files, records, financial information and correspondence.
• Monitor statutory timelines and follow up on outstanding documentation or information.
• Keep executors, beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders informed of progress.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, SARS requirements and Master’s Office procedures.

Essential Experience

• The successful candidate must be competent and experienced in:
• Reporting and registering deceased estates with the Master of the High Court.
• Managing the complete estate administration and statutory compliance process.
• Dealing with creditors’ claims and the realisation of estate assets.
• Liaising with financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing Liquidation and Distribution Accounts.
• Placing statutory advertisements.
• Calculating and paying Master’s fees.
• Attending to Section 42(2) endorsements and immovable property matters.
• Preparing estate duty calculations and submitting SARS returns.
• Completing estate cashbook and bank reconciliations.
• Resolving queries from the Master’s Office, SARS, creditors and beneficiaries.
• Obtaining SARS tax compliance or tax clearance documentation.
• Finalising the estate and distributing the inheritance to the beneficiaries.
• The candidate must be comfortable independently administering a deceased estate from the initial reporting and acceptance of the matter through to finalisation, including completion of the Master’s and SARS processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive previous experience independently administering deceased estates is essential.
• Sound working knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act and related estate procedures.
• Proven experience dealing with the Master of the High Court and SARS.
• Proven ability to prepare Liquidation and Distribution Accounts.
• Strong numerical, accounting and financial administration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using estate administration software will be advantageous.
• A relevant legal, fiduciary, paralegal or estate administration qualification will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage several estates simultaneously.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and meet statutory deadlines.
• Strong follow-up, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Empathetic and professional approach when dealing with bereaved families.

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• An experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to manage the commercial and cost-related aspects of building mechanical services and construction projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs from tender estimation through to interim cost reviews and final account completion. This role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail and the ability to minimise project costs while maintaining the required quality and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates using client-supplied Bills of Quantities, lump-sum cost schedules and project documentation.
• Compile Bills of Quantities and cost schedules from drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Analyse completed cost estimates and identify potential commercial risks.
• Review tender documentation and prepare tender risk management reports.
• Review contract documentation and prepare contract risk management reports.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction period.
• Track and cost all variations, site instructions, claims and contra-charges.
• Perform risk management, value management and cost control.
• Advise project teams on appropriate procurement strategies.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop appropriate responses.
• Provide input and advice regarding contractual claims.
• Measure and value work completed by subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Determine and reconcile final contract values.
• Assist with feasibility studies and the establishment of project requirements.
• Prepare estimates for service and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of commonly used building and construction contracts.
• Report commercial, contractual or site-related concerns to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality and operational procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of three years’ Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Previous experience working on mechanical building services or HVAC projects.
• Experience in tendering, estimating, cost control and final accounts.
• Good understanding of Bills of Quantities, construction contracts, variations and contractual claims.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-control abilities.
• Contactable professional references.

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• Our client is seeking a proactive, organised and detail-oriented Sales Agent to join their remote team in South Africa. In this role, you will play an important part in generating new business opportunities and delivering exceptional client service. You will manage inbound and outbound leads, qualify prospective buyers and tenants, coordinate property viewings, and support the sales team in achieving its business objectives. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in an organised environment, communicates clearly and confidently, and enjoys building strong client relationships. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for client enquiries and lead management
• Respond to inbound enquiries promptly and professionally
• Make outbound calls to follow up with and nurture leads
• Qualify buyers and tenants according to their requirements
• Schedule and confirm property viewings and appointments
• Update and maintain the CRM system with accurate information
• Share new property listings, pricing updates and market information
• Coordinate valuations and listing appointments
• Liaise with agents, suppliers and internal teams
• Manage inboxes and ensure all communications are handled efficiently
• Track lead activity and assist with performance reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in handling inbound and outbound calls
• Ability to qualify leads effectively
• Experience using CRM systems and completing accurate data entry
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask
• Understanding of sales and lead-management processes
• A proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Real estate or luxury service experience will be advantageous

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• A well-established UK company based in Langebaan is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage customer accounts, collect outstanding payments, and maintain an accurate debtors book.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue payments and ensure accounts are settled within agreed terms.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve account queries.
• Allocate payments and process credit notes where required.
• Monitor ageing reports and identify high-risk accounts.
• Liaise with customers regarding invoices, statements, and payment arrangements.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity and customer correspondence.
• Assist with month-end reporting and debtor reconciliations.
• Work closely with the sales and finance teams to resolve account issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Relevant qualification in Credit Management, Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years’ credit control or debtors experience.
• Strong reconciliation and collection skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet collection targets.
   

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• A well-established UK company based in Langebaan is seeking an experienced Credit Control Manager to oversee its credit control function, manage the debtor’s book, reduce financial risk, and ensure the timely collection of outstanding accounts. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the credit control team.
• Oversee the full debtors and credit control function.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure outstanding amounts are collected within agreed payment terms.
• Review and approve credit applications, credit limits, and payment terms.
• Conduct credit and risk assessments on new and existing customers.
• Monitor overdue accounts and implement effective collection strategies.
• Manage customer account reconciliations and resolve billing or payment queries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly debtor ageing, collection, cash-flow, and risk reports.
• Escalate high-risk and long-outstanding accounts for legal collection where necessary.
• Liaise with customers, sales teams, finance departments, attorneys, and external collection agencies.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies, financial controls, and relevant legislation.
• Develop and improve credit control procedures and internal controls.
• Set collection targets and monitor the performance of the credit control team.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Credit Management, or Financial Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ credit control or debtors experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of debtor reconciliations, collections, credit risk, and account management.
• Experience managing a substantial debtor’s book.
• Sound knowledge of the National Credit Act and relevant debt collection processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting systems
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

Competencies

• Firm but professional collection approach.
• Strong financial and commercial judgement.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• Effective team leadership and performance management.
• Strong customer relationship and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to identify credit risks and take decisive action.