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Main Objectives

• To extract and provide supporting schedules and information for the completion of the University’s annual financial statements, prepare financial statements for University-related projects, and complete statistical returns for the SA Reserve Bank and others. 
• To provide a service with regard to budget preparation and budget variance investigation for the Finance Division. Maintaining the general ledger system, thereby ensuring the integrity of data and the quality of financial reporting. 
• To provide effective & efficient accounting/administration and control measures in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures.
• This includes Fixed Asset administration and Inventory accounting, various VAT and other SARS-related returns administration forms, and participation in month-end and year-end procedures, including internal and external audit requirements. 
• The Financial Accounting Unit is within the Finance Division and operates within a sub-structure where its sub-units report to the Senior Manager: Financial Control

The Requirements

A relevant bachelor’s degree or Advanced diploma (NQF 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing, plus approximately 6 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, where such experience includes: -

• Preparing Annual Financial Statements in accordance with a recognised financial reporting framework (e.g., IFRS), preparing reconciliations, and audit working papers for a minimum of 3 years.
• Budget preparation and variance analysis, including investigative follow-up.
• Experience in maintaining General Ledger structures and account coding.
• Working knowledge of the VAT Act and its application, and Experience in preparing VAT schedules, reconciliations, and dealing with SARS rulings.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing audit documentation.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially in accounting systems and Excel.
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation processes.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Exposure to statutory reporting for DHET, SARB, and Statistics South Africa, and familiarity with restricted vs unrestricted fund accounting in a university context, will be an added advantage
• A thorough understanding and experience of VAT as it applies to Higher Education Institutions will be an advantage

Closing Date 05 January 2026

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Main Objectives

• Overall responsibility to the HoDs for administration and financial administration in the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education and the Department of Secondary and Post-School Education.  
• Will manage the administrative and support staff of the two departments, including the resource centre support staff, ICT support technician (concerning their responsibilities within the department), and temporary and permanent administrative staff working in research and teacher development projects in the departments.
• Responsible for the management of student and academic administration, management of the quality maintenance processes (including examinations and marks), and overall responsibility for the administration and maintenance of the departmental buildings and assets.  

The Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent with approximately 3 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• Previous administrative experience within a computerised environment includes good organisational and planning skills, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Previous financial administration experience
• Knowledge of financial systems and processes
• At least 1 year of supervision experience.

 Closing Date 10 December 2025