Treasury Analyst

Whether you are a seasoned Treasury Analyst or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Phalaborwa. The team hires on merit and across communities in Limpopo.

About the Opportunity

The Treasury Analyst vacancy forms part of how the Phalaborwa branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Phalaborwa team on trust, and the Treasury Analyst role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Phalaborwa much easier.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Phalaborwa contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Limpopo.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Phalaborwa teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Limpopo.

Your Workplace

On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phalaborwa site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.

Core Functions

  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
  • Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
  • Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
  • Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
  • Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity

Essential Criteria

  • Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
  • Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
  • Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
  • Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
  • B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Experience supporting external audits is an advantage

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.

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