Commercial Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015356/PMA

Date posted:

Monday, January 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially astute controller with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for accuracy, controls, and profitability? This role offers hands-on exposure across imports, purchasing, sales, and finance—ideal for a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established organisation based in Brakpan, operating within a dynamic commercial and supply-chain-driven environment. The business prides itself on strong governance, operational discipline, and data integrity, with commercial accuracy playing a critical role in overall profitability.
The Commercial Controller will work closely with the Financial Manager and key operational stakeholders to ensure end-to-end control across imports, purchasing, sales reconciliations, and CRM data. This role offers excellent exposure across finance, operations, and commercial decision-making, making it ideal for a candidate who enjoys being at the centre of business activity.
This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your work directly impacts business efficiency, compliance, and margin protection.
Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and reconcile daily and weekly commercial reports covering shipping, contracts, costs, margins, sales, and stock
Oversee import summaries, contracts, shipping documentation, and customs compliance
Validate local and import purchase orders against approved quantities, pricing, and management instructions
Ensure accurate costing, purchase order, and transaction capture on Pastel and related systems
Review sales, pricing, and invoicing data, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate billing
Manage CRM data integrity, customer records, approvals, and reporting
Produce commercial and CRM reports to support management decision-making

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (minimum requirement)
Proven experience in a Commercial Controller, commercial analyst, imports, supply chain, or similar role
Strong financial, cost control, and analytical skills
Hands-on experience with accounting systems, CRM platforms, and advanced Excel
Experience dealing with imports, contracts, shipping documentation, and clearing processes
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
Strong communication, follow-up, and organisational skills

Apply now!
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- Finance & Accounting
- Commercial & Cost Control
- Supply Chain & Imports
- ERP, CRM & Systems-driven roles
- Senior and specialist commercial appointments
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:
Pascaline Seko
Executive Consultant

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