Manager: Finance & Operations (Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Reporting to the Director: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

• The overall office management, including overseeing the coordination of the undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment, transition and academic programs to ensure successful implementation.
• The overall financial management, the day-to-day budget management and timely submission of financial reports in accordance with approved budgets. 
• The Program’s procurement and asset management processes in accordance with the university’s policies.
• The governance and compliance with the funding agency’s terms, conditions and requirements and representing the Program Director on structures internally and externally.
• The effective marketing and communication of the Scholars Program, in close liaison with the Department of Institutional advancement. 
• The Liaison with senior and middle management internally and key external agencies, including the funding body and implementing partners.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• The successful candidate must have an Honours Degree at an NQF Level 8
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in high level office and financial management
• Extensive experience in managing grant funding and budgets
• Experience in managing stakeholder relations
• Experience in high-level project management

Added Advantage:

• Working experience in the Higher Education sector

Required competencies (skills, knowledge, and behavioural attributes):

• Proven organisational, administrative and project management skills
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple projects at once
• Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting skills and competencies;
• Experience in grant coordination, financial and budget management, implementation monitoring and reporting. 
• Strong analytical skills and mathematical proficiency.
• Excellent planning and execution skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience in establishing relationships and sustainable partnerships.