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02/09/2026

FRONT DESK. ADMIN & SALES – KNYSNA
Our client urgently requires the services of a bright and bubbly receptionist; someone who is not shy, communicates well in good English and Afrikaans, and who understands retail business practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answering phones, handling emails, and managing filing.
• POS cash-ups, account reconciliations (cash, EFT, credit cards).
• Stock Control: Receiving, pricing, and packing stock.
• Compiling supplier statements with invoices.
• Customer Service: Assisting walk-in customers with sales and maintaining a clean, organized shop.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Matriculation.
• At least three years’ working experience.
• Experience in retail, stock control an advantage.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools – MS Word, Excel and Outlook with Pastel an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and numerical accuracy.
• A people person that can work well in stressful situations.
• Must be able to share workload on Saturdays.
• Driver’s License.
• Good English with Afrikaans.

OTHER:
As this is an urgent position candidates should already live in the Knysna area.
Position has the potential for growth dependent upon the candidate.
Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you!

25/08/2026

REGISTERED NURSE & STAFF NURSE FOR RETIREMENT CENTRE – KNYSNA
A Retirement Village Care Centre in Knysna has permanent positions available for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) and a Staff Nurse (EN) to join their Healthcare Team.
The successful candidate must have a passion to work with and care for the elderly, including dementia care.
The successful candidate must be adaptable, professional, have a history of strong nursing and work ethics.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

- SANC Registered Nurse or SANC Enrolled Nurse
- Clean Police Record
- Be in good health
- Experience in Elderly Care, palliative care, frail care, dementia care, wound care and stroke management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with English being the main language
- Computer literate (intermediate level or above)
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good administrative skills
- Current management and administration of medication (RN)
- Neat and professional in appearance
- Valid First Aid certificate
- Working knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations; Evidence Based Nursing and Individual Care Plans
- N.B. Own transport essential (Driver’s licence & vehicle)
- Live out
- Salary Negotiable

Kindly email a detailed CV in MS Word format with a small suitable pic, the required documentation and three (3) contactable, professional references to [email protected]
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Non-reply within 10 days after the closing date indicates an unsuccessful application. Thank you!

05/08/2026

FINANCIAL MANAGER – KNYSNA
About the Role:
Our client requires a reliable and detail-oriented Financial Manager to take control of their accounting team and to handle the HR portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with a financial degree / diploma, and who is comfortable within a fast-paced environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
• Cost Analysis & Control
• Supplier invoices & reconciliations
• Payment to suppliers
• Cash control and banking
• Payroll
• Stock & Fixed Assets
• Accounts Receivable
• Statutory Requirements
HR FUNCTIONS:
• Annual Leave / Sick leave etc.
• Staff performance appraisals
• Disciplinary issues / meetings
• Staff Training
• Hygiene Control

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent internal and external communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Financial degree / diploma
• 4 years Financial Accounting and HR experience
• Advance MS Office knowledge (especially Excel)
• Proficiency in an accounting package
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to share knowledge with the rest of the team

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Honest and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Analysis & problem solving
• Relationship building
• Accounting and reporting
• Planning and organising
• Integrity

WHAT IS OFFERED:
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding business
• Supportive and pleasant team environment
• Own transport necessary
• Due to urgency applicants should reside within Knysna area

Please email your cv in MS Word format together with a suitable small photo for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you!

03/08/2026

ASSISTANT LARGE STORE MANAGER – GEORGE

The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in the effective management of a large store’s operations to ensure profitability, excellent customer service, staff development, and operational efficiency,

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operational Management
• Sales and Profitability
• Stock Control and Merchandising
• Staff Management and Leadership
• Customer Service
• Administration and Compliance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Three to five years of retail management experience.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, retail management systems and SIGMA.
• Knowledge of stock control, budgeting, and merchandising principles.
• Valid driver’s licence (preferred).
• The successful applicant must reside in or around George area.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S):
• Achievement of sales targets.
• Customer satisfaction levels.
• Reduction of stock losses and shrinkage.
• Compliance with the company’s standards and policies.
• Staff productivity and development.
• Effective cost management.
• Store presentation and housekeeping standards.

WORKING HOURS:
The Assistant Store Manager will be expected to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, according to operational requirements.

CORE VALUES:
Integrity Accountability Teamwork
Respect Customer focus Excellence

SALARIES TO BE DISCUSSED IN INTERVIEW

Please email your cv in MS Word format together with a suitable photo for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

28/07/2026

BRANCH MANAGER - PLETTENBERG BAY
A position has become available at a Plettenberg Bay firm to grow the company as branch manager. You will be responsible for the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grow the branch and maintain client relations.
Manage the staff and deal with their needs.
Keep a daily roster of jobs to which staff will be assigned.
Manage branch operations and travel arrangements.
Manage orders and ensure that they will be dealt with timeously.
Perform quotes and follow up on them.
Tend to any client queries.
Daily interaction with CEO.
Drive sales and grow the client base.

REQUIREMENTS:
Entrepreneurial mindset very important
Target driven personality.
Strong operational, marketing and logistical ability.
Ability to get on with clients – excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Microsoft Excel and Word.
Valid driver’s licence.
Healthy and enthusiastic

Remuneration:
Company vehicle for business use
Cell phone
Market related basic salary
Target driven incentive scheme

As this is an urgent placement, applicants already living in the Plettenberg Bay area will be given priority.
Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful

15/07/2026

MANAGER FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGE - KNYSNA
An exclusive lifestyle retirement village with a frail care centre in beautiful surroundings near the Knysna estuary requires an experienced General Manager with a positive disposition towards the elderly. The incumbent will report to the Management Committee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Management:
• Overseeing and managing all daily operations, including those relevant to the care centre, kitchen, common areas, maintenance, security, cleaning, gardens, utilities, and communal facilities.

Resident Relations & Community Wellbeing.

Financial & Administrative Management:
• Drafting of budgets and monthly reporting to the Management Committee, monitoring expenditure and maintaining financial discipline.
• Overseeing billings and procurement processes, collection of receivables and payment of payables.
• Prepare salary and wage input documents.
• Maintain accurate administrative, compliance, and operational records.
• Ensure minutes are kept of all Management Meetings and General Meetings.
• Cashflow management.
• Oversee the annual financial audit in conjunction with the bookkeeper.
• Oversee completion and submission of SARS returns and monthly PAYE/SDL/UIF.
• Completion and submission of statutory returns such as COIDA, EE, POPIA, PAIA, etc.
• Submit proposals for staff remuneration adjustments to the Management Committee.

Asset & Infrastructure Management

Staff Leadership & HR Management

Compliance, Risk & Safety:
• Oversee health & safety legislation, fire regulations, elder-care standards, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure appropriate short-term insurance.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Strong leadership, integrity, and accountability.
• Excellent communication (in English with Afrikaans a plus).
• Financial literacy and administrative competence.
• Knowledge of facility management.
• High emotional intelligence and diplomacy, with strong interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Matriculation.
• 5+ years in retirement-village, estate, hospitality, or community-facility management.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Strong administrative and financial management capability.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and management systems.)
• Frail care management experience desirable.

OTHER:
• Clean driver’s licence and own vehicle essential.
• Credit and criminal checks will be necessary.
• Onsite accommodation available for couple if needed but no young children allowed.
• Preference will be given to Garden Route residents.

Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

04/07/2026

FINANCIAL MANAGER / HR – KNYSNA
About the Role:
Our client requires a reliable and detail-oriented Financial Manager to take control of their accounting team and to handle the HR portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with a financial degree / diploma and preferably experience in FMCG, and who is comfortable within a fast-paced retail and distribution environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
Cost Analysis & Control
Supplier invoices & reconciliations
Payment to suppliers
Cash control and banking
Payroll
Stock & Fixed Assets
Accounts Receivable
Statutory Requirements
HR FUNCTIONS:
Annual Leave / Sick leave etc.
Staff performance appraisals
Disciplinary issues / meetings
Staff Training
Hygiene Control

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent internal and external communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
Financial degree / diploma
4 years Financial Accounting and HR experience
Advance MS Office knowledge (especially Excel)
Proficiency in an accounting package
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to share knowledge with the rest of the team

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Honest and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Analysis & problem solving
• Relationship building
• Accounting and reporting
• Planning and organising
• Integrity

WHAT IS OFFERED:
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding business
• Supportive and pleasant team environment
• Own transport necessary
• Applicants must reside within Knysna area

Please email your cv in MS Word format together with a suitable small photo for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you!

25/06/2026

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF 5 STAR HOTEL - KNYSNA
A 5 Star Boutique Hotel in Knysna requires a qualified Executive Sous Chef to provide leadership and active management for all day–to–day operations of the kitchen to ensure that best practices are consistently carried out to achieve the highest levels of service possible.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide meals of a consistent high quality
• Management of stock – orders / stock rotation / regular stock takes ensuring gross profit targets are met
• Recipe development – bringing in new ideas in keeping with the hotel’s food style
• Costing, implementing and training on existing and new recipes
• Overseeing equipment, ensuring servicing of bigger items
• Supplier relations –Must be able to negotiate best prices and explore new options, but at the same time taking into consideration existing supplier relationships.
• Guest liaison – especially when it comes to specific dietary requirements & guest complaints
• Liaise with FOH and Duty Managers re menu of the day.

HUMAN RESOURCES
• Effectively manage the Kitchen team
• Performance management –staff training initiatives to develop and empower all staff with new skills Kitchen rosters, and daily checking of the Kitchen team roster, and implement any necessary changes
• Conduct counselling sessions and disciplinary action as required
• Induction and basic training for new Kitchen employees

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Must have a recognised food related qualification and 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Computer literacy - and develop an understanding of the hotel’s property and stock management systems (currently Plus point & Plus Central)
• Experience ensuring the smooth running of groups & functions.
• Any other duties that would be reasonable to ensure the successful and smooth running of the hotel as requested by the General Manager and / or Owners

Other
• We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills.
• This is a live out position and applicants must be South African citizens.

Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a motivational letter and a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you!

01/06/2026

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER – KNYSNA
A Group Financial Manager is sought to oversee operational finance leadership, ensuring alignment and coordination and focusing on performance management, budgeting, financial controls, and ex*****on, enabling the Group to meet its commercial and growth objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, and strong financial governance.
• Support strategic decision-making through robust financial insights strategy in alignment with long-term growth ambitions.
• Consolidate financial reporting and performance insights.
• Oversee group-level cash management and investment strategy coordination.
• Work alongside the Business Manager of the Property Division to provide financial oversight.
• Provide financial leadership and oversight for the Group’s international business expansion.
• Lead group reporting, annual budgets, and long-term forecasts.
• Lead and mentor the Group’s finance managers and accountants.
• Oversee HR-related financial compliance, including payroll and benefits structures.
• Share certain responsibilities with CEO.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Strong operational finance experience.
• Honours Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Proven track record as a senior financial manager in a diversified or investment-led organisation.
• Strong expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, tax structuring, and governance.
• Demonstrated success in driving financial transformation, efficiency, and value creation.
• Experience in group consolidation, multi-jurisdictional reporting, and family office structures advantageous.
• Skilled in implementing financial systems and digital tools to enable scale.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Strategic financial thinker, with the ability to balance growth ambition with disciplined stewardship.
• Exceptional governance, compliance, and risk management capability.
• Strong communicator, able to influence at Board, investor, and regulator level.
• Collaborative executive partner, capable of challenging and supporting the CEO and Exco.
• Future-focused leader who builds resilient teams and financial capabilities.

● Based in Knysna
● Travel required to Durban and Cape Town to support key business units.

Kindly email a detailed CV in MS Word format with a small suitable pic, the required documentation and three (3) contactable, professional references to [email protected]
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Non-reply within 10 days indicates an unsuccessful application. Thank you!
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01/06/2026

BOOKKEEPER TO TRIAL BALANCE / HOSPITALITY – KNYSNA
There are two sections to this position. The first is to look after the bookkeeping of the client’s company in Gauteng (import / export) and the second is to oversee a self-catering guesthouse which is in the process of being built in Knysna. This should be completed by the end of this year.
BREAKDOWN OF DUTIES:
Handling of Debtors and Creditors
Monthly financial statements
Bank reconciliations
VAT reports
PAYE & UIF
E-filing and dealing with SARS
Payroll - Salaries and wages
EMP 501 submissions
Working with Auditors

• Record day to day transactions
• Prepare and manage financial records
• Prepare financial budgets and forecasts
• Month end reports and budgets
• Oversee client liaison, customer invoicing, receipts and statements
• Oversee VAT/Income and provisional returns
• Submission of annual returns
• Regulate and ensure legal compliance of the firm
• Liaise with auditors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information

GUESTHOUSE:
Oversee staff and personnel records
Checking stock and ordering as required
Assisting with finding staff and reference checking
Generally be available to handle any unforeseen problems that may arise
Handling bookings online and diarising accordingly
Answering any queries regarding potential customers

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Matriculation together with relevant tertiary diploma
At least 4 years of working experience to Trial Balance
MS Office (particularly Excel) together with Sage Pastel experience
Ability to learn new hospitality programmes
Very good communication and interpersonal skills
Capable of working independently
Strong administration skills
Deadline driven
Attention to detail
Able to take initiative
Excellent command of English and Afrikaans written and spoken
Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
Team player.

Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes to [email protected]
All POPI requirements respected.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Costa Sarda
Knysna

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