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Administration Clerk (Operations and Finance Support) Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Administration Clerk (Operations and Finance Support)
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Administration Clerk (Operations and Finance Support)
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
PE006517/KS
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Administration Clerk to provide administrative support to both the Finance and Operations departments. This role focuses on the accurate processing of operational ancillary charges within a cold storage environment, while ensuring strong collaboration with Operations to maintain financial accuracy and efficient service delivery
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Operational & Ancillary Charges Processing:
- Our client is looking for someone to capture, process, and verify ancillary charges related to coldstore and quayside operations.
- Ensure that customers are properly notified of any quayside-related ancillary charges before billing.
- Assist with sorting and printing labels for coldstore operations.
- Verify that all charges are accurately supported by relevant operational documentation, including customer correspondence.
Finance Administration:
- Ensure all charges are correctly reflected in the billing system with accurate rates upon completion.
- Perform daily reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of transactions.
- Maintain well-organised and accurate financial records and filing systems.
Operational Support & Liaison:
- Liaise with Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and clarify charges.
- Respond to routine internal and external queries related to ancillary charges and finance matters.
General Duties:
- Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of financial information.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide additional administrative or finance-related support as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Our client is looking for candidates with a Grade 12 (Matric).
- A Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping will be advantageous.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a finance or administrative role.
- Experience within a coldstore, warehousing, logistics, or agricultural environment is advantageous but not essential.
Technical Skills:
- Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
- Ability to process high volumes of data quickly and accurately.
Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail.
- Good organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to perform well under pressure, particularly during peak operational periods such as citrus season.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy with a willingness to learn and grow within the industry.
