Cash Office Clerk – Kokstad Depot | RCL Foods Careers 2025
Company: RCL Foods
Division: Baking Business Unit
Department: Finance
Location: Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: RCL251030-2
Application Closing Date: 13 November 2025
About the Opportunity
RCL Foods, one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cash Office Clerk to join its dynamic team at the Kokstad Depot. This permanent position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented, and numerically focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced financial environment.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, handling cash transactions, and supporting the depot’s accounting processes. Reporting directly to the Depot Manager, the Cash Office Clerk will help ensure that all financial activities are performed with precision, efficiency, and integrity.
If you are passionate about numbers, accuracy, and accountability — and are looking to grow your career within a respected national company — this could be the ideal role for you.
Key Responsibilities
As the Cash Office Clerk at RCL Foods Kokstad Depot, you will handle a variety of important financial and administrative duties. Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Daily Receipts Processing
- Receive and process all credit notes, discounts, and related documents, ensuring proper authorisation.
- Count all cash received from drivers under the supervision of the camera monitoring system.
- Capture all transactions accurately in the Driver Cash-Up spreadsheet.
- Identify and report cash shortages or discrepancies within 24 hours by contacting drivers or their supervisors.
- Record all cash-ups into the relevant JDE customer accounts in line with company procedures.
- Process authorised petty cash payments and issue petty cash for approved casual wage expenditures.
2. General Processing and Administration
- Maintain an up-to-date and well-organised filing system for all financial and administrative documentation.
- Order and distribute company pre-printed stationery and related materials as required.
- Assist with general accounting support, ensuring compliance with company standards and audit requirements.
3. Cash Handling and Reconciliation
- Accurately count, reconcile, and verify all cash received daily.
- Complete daily banking reconciliations and ensure that all funds are accounted for.
- Reconcile and monitor transactions through the cash vault machine, ensuring security and transparency in all cash-handling processes.
- Follow strict company cash control policies to reduce risk and maintain integrity in all financial dealings.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Matric (NQF Level 4 or 5) qualification or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a credit control or cash-handling environment.
- Prior experience in a financial or depot administration role will be advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) or other ERP financial systems is an added advantage.
- High level of numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
Core Competencies and Personal Attributes
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
- Professional and reliable approach to cash and financial management.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with drivers, supervisors, and management.
- Strong sense of ethics, accountability, and confidentiality in handling financial data.
Why Join RCL Foods?
At RCL Foods, people are the heart of the business. The company values teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to providing quality food products across South Africa. Employees are encouraged to grow within the organisation through continuous learning, innovation, and development opportunities.
By joining the Kokstad Depot team, you’ll become part of a respected brand known for its integrity, quality, and contribution to South Africa’s food industry. You’ll gain valuable experience in finance and cash management within a supportive and professional environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to submit their applications before 13 November 2025.
To apply, visit the RCL Foods Careers Portal and search for the job title “Cash Office Clerk – Kokstad Depot” or use the reference number RCL251030-2.
Ensure that your CV highlights your cash-handling, credit control, and accounting skills, along with any experience using ERP systems such as JDE.
Final Thoughts
This Cash Office Clerk position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to strengthen their financial administration experience and grow within a reputable company. If you are passionate about accuracy, enjoy working with numbers, and are ready for a new challenge in Kokstad, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence.