Debtors Clerk

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003390/Lerat

Date posted:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are a dynamic, project-based engineering company specializing in boiler manufacturing and refurbishment, servicing clients across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. Based between Durban and Umhlanga, our business operates in a milestone-driven, contract-focused environment making our debtors function far more involved than a typical accounts receivable role.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional who understands the complexities of project billing, retention tracking, and progress claims within the construction or engineering sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering business where your role directly impacts cash flow, project performance, and customer relationships.

POSITION INFO:
ð¹ Key Duties & Responsibilities
As our Debtors / Project Billing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

Managing the full debtors’ function within a project-based engineering environment
Preparing and submitting progress claims based on percentage completion or physical milestones
Tracking and reconciling retention amounts (5–10%) held by clients
Ensuring all invoices are supported by:

Signed completion certificates
Proof of work documentation
Approved milestone confirmations

Proactively following up (at least weekly) on all outstanding invoices
Identifying reasons for unpaid invoices and taking appropriate action
Escalating project or billing issues to relevant Sales Managers where required
Providing weekly debtors aging reports with detailed commentary to management
Meeting weekly with Sales Managers to review and resolve debtor queries
Performing general accounts receivable and administrative duties as required

This role requires someone who is confident, commercially aware, and comfortable engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure payments are received on time.

ð¹ Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in one or more of the following roles:

Debtors Clerk
Debtors Controller
Accounts Receivable Manager
Project Billing Clerk
Progress Claims Administrator
Contract Administrator
Billings Lead
Commercial Administrator

Industry Experience Required:
Experience in the construction or engineering sector, particularly in environments involved:

Milestone-based billing
Retention tracking
Progress claims submissions
Contract administration
Supporting documentation management

Key Competencies:

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
Excellent communication and follow-up ability
Highly proactive and solution-driven
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and report effectively to management

Bottom of Form

APPLY NOW!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more vacancies, please visit

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Debtors Clerk
Location: Durban
Salary:
We are a dynamic, project-based engineering company specializing in boiler manufacturing and refurbishment, servicing clients across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. Based between Durban and Umhlanga, our business operates in a milestone-driven, contract-focused environment making our debtors function far more involved than a typical accounts receivable role.We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented pr...
1 day ago

Debtors Clerk
Location: Durban
Salary:
A well-established and dynamic clothing supplier based in Verulam is seeking an experienced debtors clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full debtorâs function and ensuring accurate and timely collections.
18 days ago

Debtors Clerk
Location: Durban
Salary:
A well established company within the Mining and Construction industry, based in the Durban (Umhlanga) area, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented debtors clerk with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of debtors control processes and proven experience working in a fast paced, high volume environment. This role requires someone who is accu...
20 days ago

Debtors Clerk (3 month contract)
Location: Durban
Salary: R14000.00 pm
Our client in the education sector, based in Glenwood requires a debtors clerk on a temporary basis, whose primary responsibility is to maintain optimal cash flow, whilst mitigating credit risk.
28 days ago

Debtors / Creditors & Admin Clerk
Location: Ballito
Salary: R10 000
Our client, based on the KZN North Coast, within the hospitality and property management sectors, is seeking a detail-oriented debtors, Creditors & Administrative clerk. You will manage customer and supplier accounts, process invoices and payments, assist with reconciliations, and provide general administrative support to ensure smooth finance operations.
5 days ago

Debtors / Creditors Clerk
Location: Durban
Salary:
debtors / Creditors clerk (5-8 years experience)
29 days ago

DEBTORS & CREDITORS CLERK
Location: Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-natal
Salary: To be discussed
debtors & CREDITORS clerk
40 days ago

Debtors Controller
Location: Hammarsdale
Salary: R20 000
A well-established food/FMCG supplier is seeking an experienced debtors Controller to manage a large, high-volume debtors book within a fast-paced supplier environment. The ideal incumbent would be someone who has had exposure to major retail chain and buying group debtors functions. The ability to proactively manage collections while maintaining strong customer relationships is essential.
26 days ago

Debtors Manager
Location: Durban
Salary: Annual
debtors Manager
55 days ago