Open Positions at Helderberg Personnel

• My client is a well established Fruit Exporter based in Stellenbosch. They are seeking to employ a Creditors Accountant to join their team.
• The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent with 3 year’s creditors processing in freight forwarding industry - ESSENTIAL.

Education Required

• Diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent
• In-house and/or external training in freight forwarding processes, their associated costs
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills – lookups’ import mapping

Skills Required

• Ability to work accurately with figures
• Good eye for detail and ability to handle complexity of costs per client, service provider, activity, market. Etc.
• Basic cost accounting skills
• Full understanding of contracted rates and terms with all service providers.

Experience required

• 3 year’s creditors processing in freight forwarding industry

Key Performance Area:

Creditors invoice processing:

• Set up Edi mappings per service provider/cost type.
• Receive and verify invoices for correctness as per agreed rates and that the service was actually received. Handling disputed invoices.
• Code invoices as per Cost Accounting code structure/rules.
• Register batches for processing.
• Input of invoices into QX system.
• Print/save cost capture reports
• Hand of to Finance team

Cost Control and margin analysis:

• Monitor that document Controllers correctly complete jobcard/Invoice copies details in QX. Report omissions/errors to line manager and responsible team member.
• Monitor completion of incident logs for all extra-ordinary/additional costs incurred and that accountability entity is correctly indicated. Report omissions/errors to line manager and responsible team member.
• Monitor and report weekly on revenues/margins vs budget
• Margin allocations finalized by latest 10 weeks after ATD
• Review accruals 15 weeks after ATD

Reporting

• Weekly report of incidents logged during prior week.
• Monthly margin report – shipment 10 weeks and older.
• Monthly accrual report – shipments 3 months and older

Projects

• Process automation
• Reporting dashboards such as BPI
• Analysis of revenues, margins losses to identify areas for improvement

Closing Date: 2026-02-20

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• My client, a well established fruit exporter based in Paarl is seeking to employ a Technical Assistant (BSc Food Science) to join their Quality team.  The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification (BSc) or similar in Food Technology.

Tasks comprise:
General:

• Develop and manage internal technical and due diligence systems as defined by the IFS Quality Management Systems.
• Creating and maintaining a database for technical standards and applicable legislation

Customers Due Diligence Requirements

• Liaise with customers with regards to their food safety, product quality, labeling, MRL, ethical, sustainability requirements (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Implementation of these customer requirements per fruit team and communication back to supply base.

Legislation and Industry/Market Requirements

• Liaise with DAFF, PPECB, FruitSA, auditing bodies and key role players in order to keep up to date with quality, food safety, ethical legislation and requirements applicable to the industry (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables): MRL requirements, Minimum export standards, Special market protocols and registrations, FBO requirements and registrations, Dispensations, SIZA ethical program, Food Safety standards
• Implementation of these standards and legislation and communication back to supply base.
• Represent the company at industry technical meetings (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).

Growers and Packhouses support

• Set supplier approval criteria as per customer and market requirements. Communicate to commercial teams and supply base (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Assist producers at farm level with interpretation and implementation of customer requirements and Good Agricultural Practices 
• Assist packhouses with interpretation and implementation of customer requirements and food safety systems.

Plant Protection Product Usage and other fruit analysis

• Liaise with analytical laboratories with regards to accreditation status, scope of analyses and test results.
• Address customer concerns in terms of the use of plant protection products.
• Ensure that MRL sampling procedure is followed by monitoring that samples are drawn and results conform to market and customer requirements. Distribute MRL results to supply base and customers including Indonesia (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Manage incidences where residue analysis exceeds MRL at farm level or on arrival at customer.
• Communicate to commercial/technical teams for re-testing, re-routing or possible re-call (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Assemble spray records per farm and variety as required.
• Monitor pesticide applications as per target market requirements (withholding periods, approved chemicals). Distribute to customers on request. Communicate non-conformances to commercial/technical teams for re-routing.
• Perform trend analysis for MRL results to determine active ingredients/growers/variety that requires attention in reducing residue levels as requested by customers
• Ensure that the Gamma and formalin analysis procedure is followed by arranging for the testing of samples and issuing of certificates

Product Quality

• Assist in compiling technical specification book for farm and packhouse use (Citrus).
• Receive, interpret, capture and communicate QC feedback on arrival of fruit (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables)
• Monitor temptale readings and initiate possible shipping claims. Assist the Fin Director in closing out claims. Liaise with relevant parties in the event of temptale queries (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).

IFS Broker - Quality Management System

• Management of the company QMS as per IFS Broker standards: implementation and maintenance, internal auditing (including traceability), external auditing, HACCP team member with the responsibility for food safety as required by the the company's IFS system

Ethical Compliance

• Address customer concerns in terms of ethical pratices within the company supply chain.
• Ensure ethical compliance over the entire supply base by communicating market requirements to producers and growers status to customers (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Follow-up on Sedex and SIZA memberships.
• Follow-up on SIZA and GRASP ethical audit compliance.

Sustainability Strategy

• Address customer concerns and requirements in terms of sustainability practices within the company supply chain (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).
• Assist in implementation of projects identified by the sustainability strategy (including biodiversity, social, water quality, carbon footprint) (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics and Vegetables).

Closing Date: 2026-02-28

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• My client is a well established Fruit Exporter based in Stellenbosch. They are seeking to employ a Documentation Controller to join their team.
• The successful candidate will have a Matric Certificate and a Diploma/Degree in clearing and forwarding, alternatively adequate industry work experience.

Education required

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in clearing and forwarding, alternatively adequate industry work experience
• Industry training of export documentation required

Skills Required

• Understand PPECB/DALRRD/Ecert/Titan certification process
• Knowledge of documents required for all import markets
• Knowledge of shipping line SI/BOL process and terms
• Good understanding of export protocols – e.g. CBS, FMS, FFMS
• Good understanding of product coding structures
• Must be able to work under pressure, good time management and attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork
• Good understanding of IT systems used to generate export documentation (QX documentation module / Ship shape / Ports online /Ecert/Chambers of Commerce)

Experience required

• 3 Years

Key Performance Area:

Pre-season planning and preparations

• Mandate letters (COO/SARS)
• APE registrations

Documentation Process:

• Documentation Instructions
• SI 
• Addendums
• Cargo dues
• Mates receipt / Packing list
• SAD500
• Phyto
• COO
• Bill releases
• Draft/Final documents
• Final Documents/Courier 

 Cost management

• Documentation job card  - copies and invoice copies
• In event of additional costs being incurred, incident log to be completed indicating type of cost and accountable party from which such cost should be recovered.
• Minimize extraordinary costs payable by Forwarding Division

Closing Date: 2026-02-20

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Job description:

• The main focus of this role will be to manage the operational efficiency of the hammer mill production as well as the storage of lucerne, with a focus on risk. The position is based in Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape.

Requirements:

• Basic Qualification: Operational or Agricultural tertiary qualification

Work Experience required:

• Strong Operational background.
• 3 - 5 years experience.
• Understanding/experience of Lucerne as a commodity.
• Understand risks in the Agri-environment, with a focus on Lucerne.
• Likeable/relatable person, with the ability to manage a local team and drive productivity.
• Adaptable to deal with third party storage suppliers.
• Preventative maintenance and efficiency mind-set in a production environment.
• Lucerne grading certificate essentail.

Closing Date: 2026-02-20

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• My client, a leading accounting firm based in Somerset West has a vacancy for an Account Manager to join their team.
• The ideal candidate will have a B.Comm (Acc.) or related degree with completed CIMA or SAIPA articles, 2 years post article experience and Financial Management experience.
• Our client is a leading cloud-based firm that provides accounting, financial management, tax, software and business intelligence solutions.
• They are looking for a qualified professional to manage an accounting portfolio and perform dynamic outsourced functions based in their Somerset West office.

Requirements:

• B.Comm (Acc.) or related degree
• CIMA or SAIPA qualified with completed articles, 2 years post article experience
• Financial Management experience
• 1-3 Years Xero cloud-based accounting experience essential
• Accounting, Income Tax, Provisional Tax, PAYE, VAT, SARS, E-filing knowledge
• Advanced Excel, CaseWare, Syft Analytics, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, SimplePay experience beneficial

The successful incumbent will:

• Client ownership and relationship management, ensuring compliance
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to clients, supporting business and strategic decision-making
• Complete outsourced financial management, accounting and bookkeeping functions for clients
• Plan and manage all client deliverables i.e. all inter-functional activities
• Prepare and submit tax returns, provisional tax, payroll, EMP201, VAT recons and related returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements, as well as lead client meetings (face to face or virtually)
• Identify opportunities to add value to existing client relationships and support firm growth
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies within the firm
• Experience in team management/leading in a group context and supervising relevant team members
• Strong technical skills with the ability to support team members where necessary
• Utilise CRM and Practice Management software to document required activities

Other Requirements:

• Be deadline driven
• Focused with attention to detail
• Work well under pressure, pro-actively addressing clients’ needs with the ability to multitask and manage multiple clients, with the ability to adapt
• Business minded with entrepreneurial-flair
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a strategic mindset towards growth with a commitment to ethical excellence

Closing Date: 2026-02-20

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• A fruit export concern, based in Somerset West, with a packhouse in Overberg, is seeking to appoint a recently graduated Industrial Engineer to support and optimise day-to-day packhouse operations and production performance. Employees residing in Somerset West area drive to packhouse on a daily basis from the office.
• This is a hands-on role focused on improving flow, productivity, quality and cost across farming and packing processes through data, observation, and structured continuous improvement.
• This includes evaluating production systems, collecting process data (e.g., observations/time studies), analysing performance, and improving workflows for productivity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational and Production Optimisation
• Quality, Compliance and Standardisation
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc in Industrial Engineering (recent graduate / 0–1 year experience).
• Strong analytical ability with good Excel skills (Power BI / basic data tools advantageous).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment (on the floor; seasonal demands when required).
• Strong communication skills (fully bilingual Afrikaans and English; able to engage with operators, supervisors and management.
• Detail-focused, organised and deadline-driven; able to manage multiple workstreams at once.

Advantageous

• Exposure to fresh produce / food production / packhouse environments (internship, vacation work, projects).
• Basic knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement methods.
• Experience writing SOPs, training guides or process documentation.

Personality & Fit

• Curious, practical, hands-on and willing to learn on the floor.
• Proactive and solution-driven (doesn’t wait to be told what to do).
• Comfortable working with people at all levels and driving change respectfully.

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Improved throughput/efficiency on targeted lines (measured vs baseline).
• Reduced downtime and repeat issues through structured root-cause actions.
• Improved standardisation (SOP adoption, training completion, consistent process adherence).
• Reliable weekly/monthly reporting and actionable insights for packhouse leadership.

Closing Date: 2026-02-28

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• The ideal candidate will have suitable experience as a Code 14 driver and preference will be given to candidates with experience as a crane truck driver. It will be expected of the driver to drive the company vehicle in a safe, legal and cost-effective manner.

Requirements:

• Valid Code EC / 14 driver's license
• Able to communicate in Afrikaans or English
• Valid PDP
• Minimum 3 years’ experience

Responsibilities:

• Daily deliveries and collections in and around the Helderberg Area
• Taking care of all company property
• Upholding the company’s image through safe and courteous driving manners

Closing Date: 2026-02-22

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• Somerset West. A leading Western Cape fruit exporter is appointing a Financial Manager to partner closely with the CEO, FD and operational teams to drive financial discipline, visibility and decision-making across the operational value chain.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified CA(SA) who wants to move beyond pure reporting and become commercially and operationally involved in a fast-paced, seasonal agri environment.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Finance Partnering 

• Act as the finance partner to operations and packhouse management, supporting performance and decision-making.
• Travel to the packhouse weekly to engage with operational teams, validate information, and support operational reporting.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and management reporting (throughput, yields, labour/packing costs, variances).
• Support budgeting, forecasting and seasonal planning, aligned to operational realities and export requirements.
• Analyse operational costs and variances; identify inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes across operational workflows (approvals, cost tracking, documentation, reconciliations).
• Support profitability analysis (product/pack formats, cost-to-serve, supplier/service provider impacts) where applicable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.

Governance Support (Company Secretarial)

• Maintain company secretarial administration and governance documentation as required (records, meeting packs, minutes/resolutions, statutory filings), in collaboration with the CEO/FD and external advisors where applicable.

General / Ad Hoc

• Support the CEO and FD with operational projects, reporting packs and decision support as required.
• Uphold strong confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification – essential (newly qualified / early post-articles welcome).
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
• Comfortable working on-site and building relationships with operational teams.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; ERP/accounting system exposure advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to the packhouse.
• Based in the Western Cape or willing to relocate.

Experience Advantageous

• Audit/assurance articles with exposure to operations-heavy clients (manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, FMCG).
• Exposure to costings, operational reporting, internal controls or process improvement.
• Any experience in agri-business, exports, packhouses, or seasonal operations.

Personality & Fit

• Hands-on, practical and curious — enjoys understanding “how the business runs” on the ground.
• Proactive and solutions-driven; able to work independently and manage priorities in season.
• Strong stakeholder management — comfortable engaging with both executives and shop-floor/packhouse teams.
• High integrity and strong attention to detail.

Measures of Success

• Improved operational reporting and decision-making visibility.
• Stronger cost control, clean data flows and effective operational financial controls.
• Insightful analysis and practical recommendations that improve efficiency and margin.
• Governance/secretarial admin handled reliably and on time.

Closing Date: 2026-02-28

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• The Project Administrator / Communications Officer will support the CEO by coordinating and administrating multiple company projects end-to-end.
• The role requires strong stakeholder management and communication skills to liaise with internal departments and external service providers, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain high-quality project documentation and updates.
• The incumbent must be proactive, able to work independently, and comfortable traveling locally to sites and service providers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Project Administration & Coordination

• Coordinate company projects initiated/driven by the CEO across multiple sites/buildings.
• Act as central point of contact between internal role players and external service providers.
• Set up project files, schedules, action lists, and trackers; ensure follow-through on deliverables.
• Arrange project meetings, site visits, and supplier engagements; compile agendas and minutes where required.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies and deadlines; escalate issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, quotations, supplier information, and decision logs.

Stakeholder & Service Provider Liaison

• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., HR, Marketing, Design, Operations) to coordinate inputs and approvals.
• Brief and manage suppliers/service providers, ensuring requirements are clear and deadlines are met.
• Conduct local travel to meet service providers, visit company buildings, and support project roll-outs.

Executive Support, PA & Travel Coordination (Add to Key Responsibilities)

• Provide professional PA support to the CEO and selected members of the management/executive team.
• Manage diaries, meeting scheduling and logistics, ensuring priorities are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Arrange local and international travel for management, including flights, accommodation, transport, itineraries, visas (where applicable) and travel documentation.
• Coordinate travel budgets/approvals, obtain quotations, confirm bookings, and ensure all details are communicated clearly to travellers.
• Prepare and collate meeting packs and briefing notes as required, and assist with correspondence and follow-ups on behalf of the CEO/management team.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Communications (Internal & External)

• Draft and compile project-related updates for internal stakeholders (emails, memos, staff updates).
• Assist with communications content linked to projects (announcements, notices, stakeholder updates).
• Support the company’s professional corporate image through clear, consistent communication.

General Administration

• Provide administrative support related to CEO projects and ad hoc initiatives.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism when handling business-sensitive information.

Minimum Requirements

• Post-matric qualification (Business Administration, Communications, PR, Project Management, Marketing or related).
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) – essential.
• Excellent writing skills (professional emails, project updates, reports, stakeholder communications).
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail; structured approach to planning and documentation.
• Confident communicator able to engage at executive, staff and supplier level.
• Solid computer literacy (MS Office; exposure to project/comms tools advantageous).
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally for site visits and supplier meetings.

Experience Advantageous

• Project administration/coordinator experience (multi-stakeholder, deadline-driven projects).
• Exposure to supplier management and briefing (including chasing deliverables and quality control).
• Experience drafting internal communications or stakeholder updates.
• Exposure to corporate branding/communication workflows beneficial (no design required).

Personality & Fit

• Proactive, independent and able to “think ahead” without constant supervision.
• Calm under pressure; strong prioritisation when handling multiple projects at once.
• Professional, well-presented and service-oriented.
• Practical, solutions-focused and comfortable working across departments and sites.

Key Deliverables / Measures of Success

• Projects coordinated smoothly with clear documentation, timelines and stakeholder alignment.
• Service providers managed effectively with consistent follow-up and deadline adherence.
• Accurate tracking, meeting notes, and action items maintained and communicated.
• Clear, professional project communications delivered consistently.

Closing Date: 2026-02-28

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Purpose of the Role: 

• Responsible for ensuring food safety and product quality within the factory and surrounding environment. Ensuring compliance to the requirements of the Food Safety Management System and implementation of corrections as required.

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Ensure food safety and product quality across the factory environment
• Grade incoming raw materials and manage document control
• Record non-conformances, conduct root cause investigations, and follow up on corrective actions
• Assist with internal, customer, and certification audits
• Conduct internal inspections and verify PRPs, CCPs, and oPRPs for product release
• Manage traceability exercises, mock recalls, and CCP troubleshooting
• Support product releases, COA/COC verification, and the management of on-hold, rework, and reject stock
• Maintain consumable stock levels and coordinate the calibration of equipment
• Manage environmental monitoring and verification swabbing programmes
• Ensure accurate recording of inspections, audits, and deviations
• Enforce food safety, quality, and change control procedures

Criteria

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or similar
• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions
• FSSC 22000 and root cause analysis training advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and sense of urgency
• Computer literacy in Word, Outlook, and Excel

Closing Date: 2026-02-23

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Purpose of the Role

• The purpose of this position is to guide the hotel’s sales and marketing direction, elevating revenue performance and market positioning. The role oversees all sales channels, supports brand visibility, and ensures the property remains a preferred destination within the Cape Winelands.
• Close collaboration with internal departments and Marriott-linked sales networks is essential to delivering cohesive, guest-focused outcomes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Sales & Revenue Development

• Implement annual sales and marketing plans to achieve revenue, occupancy, and market share targets
• Develop new business across corporate, leisure, MICE, and group segments
• Collaborate with Marriott sales networks to expand reach
• Support revenue planning, budgeting, and rate strategy
• Grow banquet, conference, and event sales
• Represent the property at trade shows, sales missions, and networking events

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, and event planner
• Conduct regular sales calls, presentations, and site visits
• Strengthen the hotel’s presence in local, regional, and international markets

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide and support the Digital Marketing Coordinator
• Work closely with Operations, Reservations, and Marketing to ensure cohesive service delivery

Marketing & Brand Positioning

• Oversee marketing initiatives to maintain consistent brand alignment
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adjust strategies
• Support digital campaigns, social media activity, and promotional content development

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare sales and marketing reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates
• Manage departmental budgets effectively
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales documentation

Criteria
 
Qualifications & Experience

• 5–8 years’ experience in hotel sales and marketing leadership within a 4- or 5-star environment
• Demonstrated success in achieving commercial targets and leading teams
• Strong understanding of all major hospitality market segments
• Experience with Marriott systems advantageous
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Degree or diploma in Sales, Marketing, or Hospitality preferred

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercially focused
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Relationship-driven and client-centric
• Highly organised with strong analytical capability
• Adaptable, proactive, and confident working under pressure
• Able to drive revenue across multiple channels

Closing Date: 2026-02-24