Bookkeeper | Construction/ Engineering Sector

Bookkeeper | Construction/Engineering Sector - Blackheath Industria CPT

Recruiter

TrudyQ Consulting

Job Ref

DPS1

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Cost to Company Salary

SUMMARY

A vacancy has become available for a well-rounded Bookkeeper at this company specializing in rib and block manufacturing for precast decking solutions. The organization is recognized for providing dependable, high-quality concrete decking solutions across all projects.

POSITION INFO

Location: Blackheath Industria, Cape Town

Employment Type: Full Time (onsite) | Permanent Employment

Remuneration: Monthly Cost to Company (Negotiable and based on experience, qualifications and skill set)

A vacancy has become available for a well-rounded Bookkeeper at this company specializing in rib and block manufacturing for precast decking solutions. The organization is recognized for providing dependable, high-quality concrete decking solutions across all projects.

Focus of Role

Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely processing of all financial transactions, ensuring proper supporting documentation, and maintaining records to support financial reporting and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in bookkeeping/accounting/financial administration
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Bookkeeping role
• Working experience with Pastel/Sage/Xero software application will be a pre-requisite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English & Afrikaans
• Detail consciousness with a drive to implement and complete tasks at hand
• Previous exposure to construction, engineering or architecture industries will be advantageous
• Previous experience in stock take & stock control/inventory management (pre-requisite)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office essentials (Intermediate – Advanced excel skills)
• Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License (pre-requisite)

Key Performance Areas

• Transaction Processing: Capture all supplier and customer transactions in Pastel/Sage/Xero | Process journals as instructed by financial controller | Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Creditors/Debtors & Invoicing: Capture supplier invoices| reconcile supplier statements | prepare payment schedules | Generate invoices strictly from approved quotations | Ensure supporting documentation (quotation + delivery note) | Maintain debtor ageing and follow up on outstanding amounts | Liaise with sales and dispatch regarding payments received
• Credit Control & Vetting: Obtain completed credit applications | Gather support documentation | Perform credit checks | Maintain customer credit file | Prepare monthly credit control reports | Attend monthly industry credit meetings
• Bank & Cash: Process back transactions | Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Payroll Inputs (Outsourced Payroll): Capture & verify labour timesheets | Ensure support documentation for leave and absenteeism | Calculate commission schedules | Submit wages and commission payroll inputs to external provider | Capture payroll journals
• Motor Vehicle Management: Management of new AARTO penalty system | Renewal of motor vehicle licensing | Management of traffic fines
• VAT: Ensure correct VAT treatment on all transactions | Prepare VAT reconciliations and VAT 201 workings | Submit to Financial Controller for review | Maintain supporting VAT documentation
• Inventory: Capture stock movements | Assist with stock counts | Reconcile stock records
• Month – End: Complete reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, inventory) | Ensure all transactions completed
• Record Keeping: Maintain full audit trail | Ensure all transactions have supporting documentation