Careers at University of Johannesburg

Job Specification:

• UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to function in the Reporting and Taxation unit. The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager is to perform external financial reporting, taxation, maintenance of the general ledger and trial balance, selected reconciliations, management of external audit process, maintenance of the chart of accounts, processing of manual journal entries and oversee the accounting for the Fixed Assets of the university according to IFRS and best practice. The key responsibility is to compile external financial reports in accordance with statutory professional and accounting standards and prescriptions within UJ in support of sound financial management practices and the achievement of the objectives of the division and to support the Director: Financial Accounting to achieve the goals of the Department.
• This unit is regarded as a centre of excellence with the divisional service delivery operating model, responsible for compilation of external financial reports in accordance with statutory professional and accounting standards and prescripts. Ensuring that the group remains tax compliant and advise various stakeholders on applying tax guidelines. This function is a critical finance function that enables the finance department to develop its long-term financial strategy and policies through the implementation of sound financial controls and adhering to our standard operating procedures.
• Attributes associated with senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls. Continuously Improve the Reporting and Taxation function activities and mature processes to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Review and produce financial statements at least on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare the UJ Annual Financial Statements in accordance with the requirements of IFRS and the relevant DHET policy and guiding documents.
• Manage the Group statutory audit process and submit financial statements for review to the Director: Financial Accounting.
• Oversee the filing of the AFS per DHET filing requirements for half year and final submission timelines.
• Attend to and resolve financial queries pertaining to the trial balance and financial statements.
• Oversee the assets accounting processes and transactions by ensuring that these are following the technical accounting standards and best practice.
• Keep abreast of changes in the accounting and financial regulation and legislation and ensure the University is ready for implementation.
• Prepare financial analysis narrative report for review by the Director.
• Review the financial reports of UJ entities on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis ensuring the University meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.
• Support Finance Division with technical IFRS and Taxation queries.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement aligned with being efficient and adopting best practice.
• Oversee the processing of manual journals, monthly review of all journals and ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
• Manage the CoA/TB coordination and perform reconciliation on GL accounts that are specific to the business unit directly related to GL and/or Reporting.
• Manage month end reporting opening and closing periods for accurate reporting.
• Identify COA irregularities and incorrect use of accounts and action ratification by all finance colleagues.
• Liaises with stakeholders within the Finance division and within other Faculties/Support Departments on their specific reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and other stakeholders associated with reporting process.
• Review and submit statistical data for external reporting to the Reserve Bank, Statistics South Africa, and Department of Higher Education.
• Review and submit financial performance indicators to the Department of Education for comparative purposes.
• Review and consolidate information for the timeous and accurate submission of statutory reports to the relevant authorities and governing bodies.
• Ensuring the university meets all its statutory and compliance obligations.
• Implement Group Tax guidelines.
• Analyze technical financial problems and provide professional assistance and advice concerning their solutions.
• Manage and develop staff within the unit.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Minimum requirements

• Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant (SA) with audit and assurance experience.
• Honours in Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong understanding of External reporting management systems, processes, financial modelling, and Microsoft Excel.
• Five (5) years' managerial experience in a position with a medium to a large staff contingent.
• Proven experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comprehension and ability across key reporting and taxation function activities

Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting methods, and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and relevant regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex financial information in clear and concise language.
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to understand complex financial transactions and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex situations and utilize expertise to advance the University's goals.
• Data Management: Adept at handling large amounts of data, organizing it for easy access, and keeping it accurate and up to date.
• Compliance: Commitment to staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer literacy.
• Planning & Organization: Proven planning and organizational abilities.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen to understand the financial implications of decisions.
• Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts effectively, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to think strategically and operationally, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing situations.
• Delegation & Accountability: Ability to delegate tasks, take ownership of work, and monitor performance for improvement.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.

Apply by: 20 June 2025

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Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) offers both Engineering Technology and Engineering Science undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across 12 departments under five Schools offering global education to a full range of professional engineering qualifications.
• The Postgraduate School of Engineering Management's postgraduate programmes are designed to build the capabilities of postgraduate students, empowering them to lead the development of solutions for local industry and societal problems. The cross-discipline Engineering Management postgraduate programmes focus on developing deep technical skills integrated with professional and business skills.

Job Description

• The Professor in Engineering Management is expected to contribute significantly to the development of postgraduate engineering professionals equipping them to contribute to the knowledge economy; in addition undertake relevant research, academic and community activities.

Responsibilities: 

Research and Innovation

• Actively engage in research projects delivering high quality peer reviewed outputs.
• Produce research output that contributes to society and the advancement of the engineering management discipline.
• Identify sources of funding and secure income for research activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with national and international communities that foster external profile and reputation

Teaching & Learning:

• Supervise postgraduate students across multidisciplinary engineering management areas utilising appropriate   teaching and learning methods.
• Responsible for graduating postgraduate with desirable quality competencies, that contribute to the local   industry.
• Develop supervision approaches which are innovative to the University and respond to the needs of the   postgraduate students.
• As an academic coordinator of the programmes, contribute to the management, planning, design, development   and continuous improvements of programme content.
• Apply knowledge acquired through practice, research and/or scholarly work to inform curriculum development,   module design and teaching delivery.

Leadership:

• Participate as an academic member that enables the school to contribute to the faculty objectives.
• Contribute to the generation of alternative income for the school through the development of short learning programmes.
• Build a supporting supervision relationship across a diverse student base (academic, seniority in the industry, etc).

Community:

• Actively engage in continuous professional development as required by academic and industry bodies.
• Support and develop less experience colleagues in the faculty to build capacity.
• Actively engage through service to the School, the Faculty, the University and the broader community.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD/ Doctoral degree in Engineering or Engineering Management related field.
• Excellent track record as a postgraduate supervisor. 
• A research track record in an engineering related field.
• Higher education teaching and supervision experience in an engineering related field.
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of the knowledge areas in Engineering Management.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer or professional technologist.  In case the applicant is not registered, the applicant must undertake to do so within three (3) months of joining the school. 
• Experience in the professional engineering sector.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Ability to manage academic processes in a Higher Education environment.
• Ability to be a flexible team player with good team-oriented skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research and community engagement.

Recommendations:

• A higher education teaching qualification. 
• A rated researcher or strong commitment towards applying for rating with the National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa.
• Knowledge of teaching practices and future trends.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

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Job Specification:

• UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to function in the Treasury department. The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager is to manage the Treasury and Investment activities within UJ in support of sound financial management practices and the achievement of the objectives of the division.

This unit is regarded as a centre of excellence with the divisional service delivery operating model, responsible for:

• Institutional cashflow management through daily Monitoring of the cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet daily operational needs and strategic needs and mitigate risks.
• Oversee the effective management of the Investment function by monitoring the institution’s investments and returns and identify strategies to maximize returns.
• Another responsibility is the effective management of the credit cards issued to employees for business purposes within the university.
• The treasury function is a critical finance function that enables the finance department to develop its long-term financial strategy and policies through the implementation of sound financial controls and adhering to our standard operating procedures.
• Attributes associated with senior management level are critical to this role such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, relationship management, implementing appropriate oversight and instillation of controls. Continuously Improve the Treasury function activities and mature processes to facilitate attainment of strategic objectives efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

Institutional Cashflow/banking management:

• Daily Cashflow management: Monitor daily cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs, oversee the execution of daily cash management activities and mitigate risks.
• Forecasting and Analysis: Oversee short term and medium term cashflow forecasting, collaborating with internal stakeholders improve forecast accuracy.
• Bank Account Management: Optimize the institutions bank accounts, ensuring efficient cash pooling and accounts management.
• Oversee the management and administration of banks credit card/e-wallet cards program , ensuring alignment with the finance policy, delegation of authority and standard operating procedures.
• Short -term funding: Arrange short funding /borrowings as required, such as revolving credit facilities while minimizing costs.
• Support institutional initiatives related to new business /courses through treasury advisory support, ensuring appropriate banking set-up and treasury administration support.
• Stakeholder management and engagement to ensure the banks provide the relevant services that are commensurate to the costs /bank charges that we incur as an institution.
• Initiates and partners on cross-functional cash-related projects and process improvements across the university
• Manage and maintain all banking profiles register for the institution and coordinate the release of funds (approvals) for, but not limited to Payroll, SARS, Pension Funds, Medical Aids, and Suppliers.
• Develops, implements and monitors procedures to ensure cost-effective workflow in processing and applications of cash management.
• Develops an understanding of the core processing system and any ancillary modules required to support cash management.
• Develops appropriate processing standards for unidentified deposits and report timeously and accurate for effective and efficient control.

Investment Management:

• Monitor investments and returns and identify strategies to maximize returns as per the university investment strategy.
• Oversee growth in assets and ensure practices in place to yield acceptable returns.
• Fund managers relationships: Manage and enhance relationships with fund managers aligned to the mandates provided to them.
• Partner collaboratively with Investment consultants to drive and implement the investment strategy.

Overall:

• Review reconciliations of control accounts monthly ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Automation and Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements, automation tools and best practices to enhance treasury operations.
• Internal Controls: Ensure robust controls and procedures are in place for all treasury activities, particularly in cash and risk management.
• Scenario analysis and stress testing: Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to assess the potential impact of adverse financial conditions on cash flow and liquidity.
• Audit support: Provide necessary documentation and reporting for internal, forensic and external audits as related to treasury functions.
• Research and understand current and new regulations that may apply to the treasury management systems and processes.
• Reporting: Compile and distribute daily cash flow report and prepare quality insightful investment committee cashflow reports that enable effective decision making and support.
• Manage and develop staff within the division.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

Minimum requirements

• Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CFA as Chartered Financial Analyst
• Honours in Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong understanding of Treasury management systems, processes, financial modelling and Microsoft Excel.
• Five (5) years' managerial experience in a position with a medium to a large staff contingent.
• Proven experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comprehension and ability across key treasury function activities.

Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting methods, and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and relevant regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex financial information in clear and concise language.
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to create financial cashflow forecasts and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex situations and utilize expertise to advance the University's goals.
• Data Management: Adept at handling large amounts of data, organizing it for easy access, and keeping it accurate and up to date.
• Compliance: Commitment to staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer literacy.
• Planning & Organization: Proven planning and organizational abilities.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen to understand the financial implications of decisions.
• Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts effectively, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to think strategically and operationally, make quick decisions, and adapt to changing situations.
• Delegation & Accountability: Ability to delegate tasks, take ownership of work, and monitor performance for improvement.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.

Apply by: 20 June 2025