Current Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

• The Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University (SU) is seeking an upward-growing expert in astrophysics who can conduct research and teaching in all areas of physics.
• The research focuses on connecting fundamental physics with astronomical observations and aims at understanding the fundamental laws of the Universe and unravelling the nature of dark matter and dark energy. In particular, cosmic microwave background radiation, epoch of reionisation, the early universe, dark matter indirect detection, neutron stars and black holes are actively investigated. The research group is also heavily involved in South Africa's MeerKAT, SKA, and HERA telescopes, and several international projects such as FAST and CMB Stage-4.

Duties    

• Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Actively conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals in a field aligned to one of the Department's research focus areas in astrophysics.
• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students in astrophysics.
• Establishing a research group in a field aligned to one of the research focus areas in the department epoch of reionisation, the early universe, and the dark matter indirect search, with preference of involvement in either HERA telescope (Hydrogen Epoch Reionisation Array), MeerKAT (SKA Precursor) telescope, or international CMB surveys.
• Securing research funding.
• Participating in academically relevant departmental and Faculty activities, as required.

Job Requirements 

• PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

For appointment as Lecturer:

• Teaching experience in physics (as lecturer, or teaching assistant/tutor at tertiary level).
• An active research interest in astrophysics and cosmology, with interests and experience on the epoch of reionization, the early universe or the pulsar timing array.

For appointment as Senior Lecturer:

• Proven ability and commitment to teaching physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Evidence of recent research in astrophysics and cosmology, with interests and experience on the epoch of reionisation, the early universe or the pulsar timing array.
• Evidence of a sustained publication output as first author in high-quality international journals.
• Proof of successful postgraduate supervision as main supervisor, at least at master's level.
• Proven ability to seek external funding.

Recommendation        

• Postdoctoral or relevant research experience in academia.

Deadline:2nd November,2026

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Duties:

• The purpose of the role is to provide operational, administrative and systems support for assessments at the Stellenbosch Business School (SBS) of Stellenbosch University (SU), ensuring the efficient, secure and accurate delivery of online assessments. The role coordinates the assessment lifecycle from scheduling and preparation through delivery, incident management, marks verification, marks administration and assessment reporting, while safeguarding assessment integrity and supporting students, academic staff and other stakeholders.

Assessment planning and administration:

• Coordinating online assessment scheduling, secure assessment documentation, platform uploads and submission deadlines.
• Online assessment systems management and support:
• Managing online assessment systems, databases and process flows. Coordinating technical support and system integration with relevant stakeholders.

Quality assurance, security and integrity:

• Monitoring compliance with assessment policies, procedures and academic standards. Conducting quality checks and maintaining assessment and data security. Managing access, invigilation protocols, integrity breaches and related disciplinary reporting.

Marks, records, data and reporting:

• Maintaining accurate assessment, student and marks records. Providing assessment data and assisting with performance, trend and management reporting.

Stakeholder liaison and service support:

• Providing assessment and system support to students, academics and external moderators. Processing assessment-related applications and requests and communicating with relevant stakeholders.

Continuous improvement and ad hoc support:

• Identifying and supporting improvements to online assessment processes, procedures and systems, and providing related ad hoc administrative support

Job Requirements 

• An NQF 6 qualification with at least two years' relevant experience, OR an NQF 5 qualification with at least three years' relevant experience in assessment/student administration, educational technology, online systems management, or a related environment.
• Strong computer proficiency, including in MS Excel and Word, databases, learning platforms and online assessment systems.
• The ability to interpret procedures, exercise sound judgement and apply decisions accurately.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, planning and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder-liaison skills in English.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• High levels of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism and customer service.
• Willingness to provide additional support as required.

Recommendation   

•  Practical experience with learning management systems, online assessment platforms, or proctoring solutions will be advantageous.
•  Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform suite of products (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, etc.).

Deadline:29th October,2026

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• A five-year fixed-term position is available in a strong teaching and research team in the Industrial Engineering environment at Stellenbosch University (SU), with a large number of  undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• The Department seeks to appoint a collaborative and ambitious academic who demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to academic excellence. The incumbent should value the  integration of teaching, research, and professional practice, recognising that these activities collectively strengthen engineering education, advance the  discipline, and enhance engagement with industry.

Duties/Pligte        

• Teaching and contributing to curriculum development within the undergraduate industrial engineering programme.
• Actively developing research expertise in industrial engineering, including through publication in peer-reviewed journals, securing external research funding, and supervision of student  research.
• Performing academic leadership, administration, and service activities within the Department, Faculty, University, and the engineering profession.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        
For appointment as Junior Lecturer:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in industrial engineering from a reputable university, enabling registration as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South  Africa (ECSA).
• Familiarity with one of the following industrial engineering fields: human factors, ergonomics, engineering economic analysis, quality assurance processes and statistics, or data  analysis tools relevant to jndustrial engineering.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The incumbent must qualify to register for a PhD in industrial engineering at the latest in    2027, and graduate within four years.

For appointment as Lecturer:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in industrial engineering from a reputable university, enabling registration as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South  Africa (ECSA).
• A doctorate degree in a relevant engineering field, or an MEng/MSc degree combined with at least three years' industry experience.
• Experience in one of the following industrial engineering fields: human factors, ergonomics, engineering economic analysis, quality assurance processes and statistics, or data  analysis tools relevant to industrial engineering.
• An excellent academic study record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to work effectively within diverse, multilingual and multicultural teams.
• If the incumbentdoes not hold a PhD yet, then rthey must qualify to register for a PhD in industrial engineering at the latest in 2027 and graduate within four years.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Familiarity with, or experience in more than one of the following industrial engineering fields: human factors, ergonomics, engineering economic analysis, quality assurance processes and statistics, and/or data analysis tools relevant to industrial engineering.
• Master's/PhD research area aligned with one of the industrial engineering fields mentioned above.
• Experience in teaching STEM-related modules at undergraduate level.
• Registration as a candidate or professional engineer with ECSA.
• A high level of independence and self-motivation.

Deadline:30th October,2026

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About this role:

• Stellenbosch Business School (SBS), part of Stellenbosch University (SU), is one of Africa's leading business schools and holds the prestigious Triple Crown of international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA), placing it among the top 1% of business schools globally. SBS is committed to developing responsible leaders for a better world through internationally recognised graduate education, impactful research and meaningful societal engagement.
• The School invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Brand and Student Recruitment Manager. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the incumbent will manage the School's brand and student recruitment functions, ensuring strong market positioning, enhanced institutional reputation, and sustainable student enrolment growth.

Duties       
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive annual brand plans aligned to the School's strategic objectives and growth priorities.
• Strengthening and safeguarding the SBS brand through effective brand governance, standards and positioning initiatives.
• Leading integrated student recruitment and conversion strategies across programmes and markets.
• Developing and implementing an integrated recruitment plan, with annual budgets, across all programmes, markets and delivery modes, covering South Africa, Southern Africa and other priority markets.
• Driving integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels to support recruitment and reputation objectives.
• Overseeing website performance, digital optimisation, search visibility, content development and conversion pathways.
• Leading market research, customer insight and competitor analysis initiatives to inform strategic decision-making.
• Monitoring and enhancing customer experience across all marketing touchpoints.
• Developing and maintaining recruitment dashboards, forecasting models and performance reporting frameworks.
• Monitoring marketing budgets, managing external agencies and service providers.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Brand and Student Recruitment team while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Building productive relationships with programme leaders, academic staff, alumni, students, employers and strategic partners.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• A relevant bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• At least seven years' progressively responsible experience in brand management, consumer marketing, student recruitment, or other customer-facing conversion functions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation.
• Proven people leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in budget management, project management and the management of agencies or external service providers.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting capabilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Recommendation

• A relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience within higher education, business education, or education marketing.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through short courses or certifications in areas such as digital marketing, CRM, marketing automation, analytics, customer experience, or brand management.
• Understanding of branding, reputation management, marketing analytics and marketing automation.
• Knowledge of the South African and broader African higher education landscape.

Deadline:29th October,2026

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• The Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) strives for academic excellence in the context of curriculum studies as a scientific field. Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Department and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation.

Duties

• Teaching English Home Language and First Additional Language in undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Developing and evaluating teaching and learning materials for English language teaching. 
• Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities (practical teaching).
• Conducting research and publishing in chosen areas of specialisation.
• Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, master's and doctoral level.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Participating in Social Impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Job Requirements

• A relevant PhD with literature or (applied) linguistics as core element.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching English in higher education contexts.
• Experience of postgraduate supervision or as co-supervisor at honours, master's and doctoral level in language education.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals in English language education.
• Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating (for Associate Professor level).
• Deep-seated interest and knowledge of current South African education policies.
• Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided language education.

Deadline:6th November,2026

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• The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in epidemic response within Africa. CERI's mission is to lead Africa in effectively managing its epidemics and pandemics through pathogen genomic surveillance, biomedical discovery, and advancements in disease treatment, diagnosis, and prevention. At CERI, researchers are empowered to make significant contributions to public health through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships to address critical health challenges facing the continent.

Duties
Finance administration:

• Processing Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) for all invoices received from suppliers on the Oracle Cloud Financial System (OCF).
• Tracking outstanding commitments for CERI projects to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Processing Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) for all invoices received from suppliers on the Oracle Cloud.
• Receiving and carefully verifying orders delivered to CERI, ensuring that all items match purchase orders.
• Assisting with cost allocations on cost centres for accurate reporting purposes.
• Processing expense claims for staff, ensuring timely reimbursement and accurate financial records.
• Preparing and tracking journals.

Procurement administration:

• Managing weekly orders for essential supplies, ensuring that all necessary items are available to support project activities.
• Placing orders for IT equipment and coordinating travel arrangements, ensuring that all procurement processes comply with the University's policies.
• Processing internal requisitions (IDO).

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, project administration, or finance).
• At least one year's experience in project administration or finance, preferably in a research or academic setting.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial and procurement processes.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Recommendation

• Familiarity with university or research-related procurement processes.
• Prior experience in multi-site or collaborative research projects.
• Proficiency in financial management systems (e.g. OCF).
• Excellent communication skills.

Deadline:29th October,2026

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• The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a research-intensive agricultural faculty operating at the intersection of food security, climate resilience and sustainable resource management. Within its Faculty of the Future strategy, the Faculty integrates multidisciplinary teaching, applied research and industry partnerships across the agricultural value chain.
• The position requires a proactive and highly organised executive support professional who can coordinate the activities of the Dean's Office in a complex academic environment. The incumbent will provide executive, secretarial, and administrative support primarily to the Dean and, on an ad hoc basis, to the Vice-Deans and Faculty Manager. Serving as a key liaison between the Dean, Faculty leadership, academic and professional staff, students, and external stakeholders, the incumbent will ensure effective communication, coordination, and follow-through on strategic and operational matters. The incumbent will be expected to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and facilitate the integration of specialist advice and stakeholder input to support informed decision-making and the achievement of Faculty objectives.

Duties
The incumbent's responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Dean's diary, including planning and scheduling appointments, meetings and engagements in alignment with the SU almanac and the Faculty Year Calendar, and exercising judgement in prioritising competing demands on the Dean's time.
• Managing the Vice-Deans' diaries where relevant to their roles.
• Managing meeting logistics for the Dean and Vice-Deans, including sending invitations, preparing agendas, sourcing background documents, booking venues, arranging catering and taking minutes where required.
• Making domestic and international travel and accommodation arrangements for the Dean, including flights, transfers and itineraries.
• Drafting correspondence, memoranda and other documents for the Dean's approval and signature, and ensuring that all documentation presented to the Dean for signature is accurate, complete and in order.
• Tracking matters requiring the Dean's decision, attention or follow-up, and taking these to closure.
• Serving as the first point of contact for the Dean's Office: receiving students, staff, parents and external visitors professionally, and handling enquiries by telephone, email or in person.
• Monitoring and managing the generic email address of the Dean's Office.
• Maintaining and updating key Faculty documents and information, and handling administrative tasks received from other SU units, as required.
• Providing secretariat support to meetings convened by or on behalf of the Dean: arranging meeting times, booking venues, requesting agenda items, compiling agendas and addenda, circulating documents, taking minutes, and following up on decisions and allocated tasks to closure.
• Coordinating the logistics of events and functions hosted by the Dean's Office, managing bookings and related requirements for the Faculty's committee room, and procuring supplies for the Dean's Division.
• Processing financial requisitions and procurement for the Dean's Office on the University's financial system, obtaining quotations, maintaining supporting documentation, and submitting transactions for approval in accordance with the University's financial policy and delegations of authority.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling all sensitive information with discretion.

Job Requirements 
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A relevant post-school qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher, for example a three-year diploma or a bachelor's degree.
• At least five years' proven experience in providing executive, secretarial, and administrative support to a senior leader, within: 
• a higher education institution, or 
• a large corporate or public-sector organisation, or 
• a complex, multi stakeholder operating environment.
• Proficiency in using diverse and complex information systems to support administrative, operational, and financial processes.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with clients and stakeholders, ensuring a high standard of service delivery and effective relationship management. 
• Proven ability to take accurate minutes and prepare professional documentation within required timeframes. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative in a complex environment.
• The ability to function under pressure without compromising accuracy.
• Discretion and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information at all times. 

Deadline:5th November, 2026

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• The Centre for Collaboration in Africa (CCA) at SU International (SUI) creates an enabling environment for Stellenbosch University to partner with institutions across the African continent, working in collaboration with various local, Africa-continental and global partners. The CCA Administrator provides financial, administrative and project management support to the Centre, while also assisting with the INTERINFO internationalisation information system and the curation of the CCA's digital platforms.

Duties

• Working closely with the Coordinator: Finance and Administration to assist with the CCA's financial administration, including capturing purchase orders, collecting supporting  documents for hotel and flight bookings, reimbursements and DSA payments, and providing basic financial administration.
• Providing administrative and project management support, which includes coordinating travel logistics such as flights, transport, accommodation and DSAs, assisting with  report writing, communicating with partners and writing minutes of meetings.
• Administering events, training programmes, workshops and PERIPERI U Talk sessions, including registering participants, facilitating online sessions, and assisting with post-training  evaluation and recommendation reports.
• Maintaining the CCA's shared calendar, documentation, MoUs and meeting records, and arranging visitor logistics, catering and office management.
• Assisting with the INTERINFO Integrated Information System, including accurate and regular data entry, reporting, training of colleagues, and participation in system testing and  updates.
• Assisting with the CCA's digital platform management and content curation, which includes maintaining the SU Africa platform website and online library, uploading resources in line  with metadata standards, and liaising with the SUI communication focal point and partners to source institutional stories.

Job Requirements

• National diploma (NQF level 6).
• At least three years' administrative experience in a complex, fast-paced environment.
•  Experience in financial administration and record-keeping.
• Experience in supporting multi-stakeholder projects, project administration and the coordination of travel, meetings and events.
• Experience in database and online-system administration, data capturing and analysis, with the ability to produce accurate reports.
• Excellent computer profiency in MS Office, particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational and systematic administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, establish priorities and work accurately under pressure.
• Excellent time-management skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of information while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement, solve problems proactively and work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to plan strategically, think analytically and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Recommendation

• Bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of Stellenbosch University and its environments.
• Experience with database management, as well as content management systems such as WordPress.
• Expertise in the use of Stellenbosch University's administrative and financial systems.
• Basic design skills, for example in Canva or the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with African higher education networks and international academic collaboration frameworks.
• Cross-cultural communication experience in multicultural environments.

Deadline:29th October,2026

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• The Division for Research Development (DRD) is tasked with the advancement, facilitation and support of research at Stellenbosch University (SU). Our support directly contributes to SU's  core strategic themes as described in the strategic framework, in that it strengthens and grows the institutional knowledge base; ensures sustainability (in particular, financial); promotes  academic staff and postgraduate student success; and promotes diversity through research capacity development and support. The Division is divided into different clusters/offices that  support ethics and integrity, research contracts, national and international funding, postgraduate studies, postdoctoral research fellows, and research information and strategic initiatives.

Duties   

• Coordinating the annual submission of creative outputs to the DHET for subsidy purposes. Providing administrative assistance with the annual submission of research outputs to the DHET for subsidy purposes. Assisting with research-related data analyses and reporting.

Specific duties include:

• Coordinating the internal processes with regards to the submission of creative outputs to the DHET, including the peer review process, liaising with the creative outputs committee and  preparing and submitting documentation to the DHET.
• Providing administrative assistance with the internal processes with regards to the submission of research outputs to the DHET, including assisting with the logistics of the internal  evaluation panels, following up on outstanding documentation, making preparations for the internal audit process, quality assurance of DHET spreadsheets and uploading documents to the DHET system, ROSS.
• Assisting with Symplectic Elements system training to users, as required.
• Assisting with appropriate user analyses and reporting regarding research-related information at SU.
• Keeping track of and assisting with the analyses of selected research-related information within the Division for Research Development.
• Assisting with the collection and preparation of research information for the annual research output survey as well as specific requests for bibliometric analyses and research-related landscape analyses.

Job Requirements 

• A relevant NQF 6 qualification.
• At least three years' relevant experience in a higher education or research environment.
• Experience in data processing and analyses of research-related information to support research intelligence, benchmarking and strategic reporting.
• Proven experience in coordinating administrative processes and managing large volumes of information and documentation.
• Experience in the submission process of research outputs and/or creative outputs for subsidy purposes to the DHET.
• High-level computer proficiency with regard to the Microsoft Office package, specifically an advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience in office management systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of information/data management best practices, preferably in support of research at (a) higher education institution(s).

Recommendation       

• Knowledge of bibliometric analyses and tools (such as SciVal, Dimensions, Altmetric) and research intelligence methods and processes.
• Knowledge of SUs research information management processes.
• Knowledge of MS Excel and/or other relevant statistical analysis software.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft BI Warehouse.

Deadline:2nd November,2026

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Duties/Pligte        
Financial data analysis and planning:

• Developing and maintaining financial models for internal and external bursaries with the objective of forecasting and ensuring sustainability.
• Performing reconciliations on internal and external funds received and disbursed.
• Conducting a full audit of the operations on the environment to identify risks and anomalies to initiate corrective measures.

Strategic participation:

• Participating in strategic planning session and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Preparing, maintaining and sharing data to support strategic decisions, including but not limited to, funding, processes and policies.
• Benchmarking current processes and models against other universities and providing input to the processes of Student Finances.

Process ownership:

• Taking ownership of the processes of Student Finances and ensuring that processes are documented and improvements are initiated and implemented.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring that information is provided and queries are resolved promptly.
• Assisting the Student Finance Division with data capturing, collection and reporting tasks.
• Providing input to the development of new systems or system enhancements to ensure adherence to audit and other requirements.

Standard Operating Procedures:

• Adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures of the Student Finances Division.
• Effectively logging new information or changes on SharePoint.
• Effective and timely review of SharePoint announcements for changes/new information.
• Identifying and notifying the line manager of clients' challenges, complaints, and compliments.

Stakeholder relationships:

• Maintaining excellent, effective and positive relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining professional and supportive internal relations within Student Finances that is conducive to positive team cohesion.

Operational support:

• Providing data insight to improve the service offering and contributing to enhanced student experience.
• Conducting operational data collection and analysis to support operational decision-making and reporting.
• Preparing, attending and presenting at committee meetings and other engagements.

Job Requirements 

• Honours degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• At least five years' previous experience in financial planning and analysis, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in interpreting and creating financial models and recent accounting practices.
• Proven abilities to plan, organise and prioritise.
• Proven complex operational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Recommendation

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Experience in or knowledge of Stellenbosch University's financial and other applicable systems.

Deadline:3rd November, 2026