Operations

Ca(sa)

Network Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
OperationsdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes 9 Dec 2026

Are you a newly qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) ready to take the next step in your career? We want to hear from you! We are working with a range of top-tier clients across multiple industries and are actively building a talent pipeline of exceptional CA(SA) candidates for upcoming opportunities. Minimum Requirements: Newly qualified CA(SA) First-time board passes (ITC & APC) A solid academic background, with distinctions in Matric and at university being a strong advantage Completed articles at a reputable audit firm Bilingual in English and Afrikaans Audit exposure in one or more of the following sectors: - Property - Manufacturing - Mining - FMCG - Retail Apply now! For more exciting (Finance vacancies, please visit: /> I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Financial Accountant Financial analyst Financial controller Chief Financial Officer Financial Director Financial Manager If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Bhaviksha Manilall Senior recruitment consultant

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Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

December 9, 2026

Created

November 9, 2026

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