Vacant Positions at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Accounting or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7)
• 6-8 years of Experience in Accounting
• 5 years of Management Accounting
• Advanced accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to accurately draft annual budgets.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFIRS) and Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of costing strategies and financial modelling
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of accounting management systems
• Knowledge of BI reporting and other financial reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to conduct financial and scenario planning.
• Understanding of the Higher Education environment

Summary of Duties:

• Review and update the financial affordability model in collaboration with the Manager Management Accounting.
• Co-ordinate, compile and communicate the relevant aspects of the annual budgets in collaboration with the Manager Management Accounting.
• Draft and communicate budgeting schedules and ensure adherence to these schedules.
• Co-ordinate input from different departments / divisions.
• Monitor that all budgets are aligned to the DUT business strategy, financial parameters, policies and procedures.
• Monitor the accurate capturing / loading and maintenance of budget data on the system.
• Maintain the Residence and SRC budgets on the system.
• Implement the approved budgeting process and monitor compliance monthly.
• Monitor the correct allocation of accounts and cost centres in accordance with the budgetary provisions.
• Verify systems updates to accurately reflect accounts, cost centre and general ledger updates.
• Assist with the creation of new accounts and cost centres if required.
• Communicate new accounts and cost centres to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor overall expenditure of all faculties/divisions and report overspending to the Manager Management Accounting as well as the relevant Deans and/or Heads of Divisions.
• Prepare accurate and complete monthly and quarterly management reports for submission to Manager Management Accounting within the stipulated deadline and any other ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• Respond to internal stakeholders in a timely and courteous manner by providing accurate and comprehensive information.
• Provide and support to internal stakeholders regarding the budgeting process and the availability of funds.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related (NQF Level 7).
• 4 - 6 years’ Experience in research and private funding financial accounting and related administration.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and rules such as Tax, Foreign Exchange.
• Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Understanding of Financial management practices.
• Understanding of Financial systems.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with various internal and externa stakeholder engagement.
• Report writing skills.
• Understanding of donor / funding contracts and guidelines.

 Summary of Duties:

• Compile, provide and present relevant research for input into the strategy of the management accounting department.
• Identify, research, and present opportunities to enhance funding opportunities and processes within DUT and make recommendations to the Manager: External Funding
• Provide relevant input on the impact of funds received in support of the Manager External Funding’s inputs in the Annual Reports
• Ensure the integrity of the report for the external and other research funds.
• Maintain positive relations with existing and potential funders / donors to ensure ongoing funding.
• Support the manager with communications and research to engage with funders and attend to any queries received.
• Support the manager with communications and research to engage with funders and attend to any queries received.
• Ensure the excellent performance of research contracts to meet compliance standards with funder and financial reporting requirements.
• Provide input and draft proposals for pre and/or post-award research activities for the administrative area as required.
• Identify and apply the financial parameters and guidelines for external funding-related budgets.
• Draft budgets pertaining to identified projects and ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• Draft budgets pertaining to identified projects and ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• Timeously and accurately collect, collate, and capture funding-related data/transactions.
• Provide relevant information and respond to queries pertaining to internal and external audits.
• Provide any necessary data or research required to advise the Manager: External Funding and other stakeholders on funding-related matters, policies, and procedures.
• Save and archive all funding-related documentation and records in accordance with the DUT document management system.
• Draft and support the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for various operating and reporting processes.
• Support the preparation of reports for the purposes of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Support the Manager External Funding in providing input into the financial year end reports for audit verification. Respond to any audit related queries.
• Draft research articles and reports for internal use and external publication in reputable journals.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, (NQF Level 8).
• 3 to 6 years’ Experience in Financial and/or Data Analytics, Accounting and Reporting. Internship experience in the Higher Education sector is preferred in a data modelling or financial / accounting assistant role.
• High competency in financial modelling techniques and costing strategies.
• Strong fluency in excel formulas and functions.
• Strong analytical and data-gathering skills or data analytics.
• Experience with statistical and data management tools (SQL, Access, Business Objectives).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of Accounting Management Systems.
• Cost and financial analysis.
• Good interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

 Summary of Duties: 

• Support the Management Accounting Manager with providing input into the financial component of the Annual Performance Plan by providing the required data and assisting with the design of a financial model to indicate budgetary requirements for the execution of the Annual Performance Plan.
• Prepare and provide data to support commentary relating to financial trends and forecasts for submission to the Management Accounting Manager.
• Provide timely proactive analyses, assessments of variances, financial impacts, and risks.
• Ensure timeous provision of data for the preparation of reports for reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule for management accounting.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly variance reports for submission to relevant internal stakeholders for review and commentary.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and the elimination of inefficiencies in the management accounting area and contribute towards the same for the finance services.
• Analyse University costs trends to inform resources allocation and utilized for operations in an organisation.
• Conduct research and benchmarks to determine the pricing strategy for the services rendered by the University.
• Track project budgets and analyse changes in university costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the business and develop data-driven insights that are both strategic and operational.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders and handle stakeholder queries efficiently.
• Communicate the relevant policies and procedures to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate unresolved stakeholder related matters to management where solutions cannot be reached.
• Provide advice to departments and business partners on data management policy/procedure.
• Collaborate and support other sections in finance.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7).
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in asset management preferably in a higher education environment or a large organisation of which 3 years should have been in an asset management role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and rules applicable to asset management, structured finance
• Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards
• Understanding of asset management practices
• Understanding of Financial systems
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficient in IT systems to manage asset.
• Demonstrated ability in asset, risk management.

 Summary of Duties:

• Provide data and information as requested by the Manager Asset Management for input into the Asset strategy to support the strategic objectives and annual performance plan for DUT.
• Provide data and information for the drafting, communication, and monitoring of the implementation of an operational plan for the effective running of the asset function.
• Support the identification and communication of plans to protect and maintain assets and minimise any potential liabilities.
• Support the review, updating and development of policies, procedures, and process to manage and safeguard asset management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and identify non-compliance matters for escalation.
• Support the management of DUT assets and student residence assets in accordance with DUT policies and procedures.
• Ensure that accurate appreciation and depreciation costs are reflected in the finance system.
• Develop contingency plans to protect and safeguard DUT assets in consultation with protection services.
• Provide data and information for the review of the replacement vs the repair of movable assets and support the manager’s recommendations.
• Ensure the timeous maintenance and repairs of assets and ensure adherence to budget provisions in liaison with the respective departments and services.
• Reconcile systems data to asset registers. Report and investigate variances and submit monthly reports to the Manager Asset Management detailing variances and reasons for deviation.
• Conduct an annual review of insurance suppliers through the DUT procurement process.
• Ensure that asset-related documentation and records are saved and archived in accordance with the DUT document management system.
• Support the management of delivery on service level agreements / contractual obligations with external insurers.
• Support all liaisons with external stakeholders to address and resolve any asset or insurance-related matters.
• Support engagements with insurers on insurance claims, renewals, and escalated queries.
• Provide information and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding insurance queries and claims.
• Prepare reports for the purpose of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Review or draft asset related reports to internal and external stakeholders and submit to relevant stakeholders.
• Compile and consolidate all relevant data, information, and statistics required for the drafting of the asset management report for submission to the Manager Assets and Liability Management. Support the manager in drafting and presenting the report.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7)
• 2 years of Experience in asset administration preferably in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and rules applicable to asset and liability management
• Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards
• Understanding of asset management administration
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Ability to conduct reconciliations.

Summary of Duties:

• and transfers of assets in accordance with the relevant asset management policies and procedures. Check that all documentation and approvals are in place prior to updating the Asset Register.
• Enter the assets into the Fixed Assets Register in accordance with classification, description, location, and value.
• Create unique asset identification measures such as barcoding and new asset types for new assets not yet reflected on the Asset Register.
• Scrutinize requisitions, GRVs and invoices for acquisitions of new assets to identify the appropriate ledger account.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the completion of asset related documentation such as asset disposal forms
• Monitor that internal stakeholders adhere to asset and liability management policies and procedures. Address non-compliance with relevant stakeholders
• Circulate updated fixed Asset Register and asset verification certificate to relevant management after the completion of the asset verification process.
• Calculate the profit and loss on the sale or disposal of assets to relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate tagging of assets.
• Complete monthly appreciation and depreciation reports.
• Plan and schedule the annual physical verification of DUT fixed assets and inform relevant internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Coordinate and conduct physical asset verifications on an annual basis using required verification template/documentation.
• Reconcile the physical assets to the fixed Assets Register and the general ledger.
• Check the accuracy of insurance claims received and follow up on any incomplete claims to ensure compliance to DUT claim policy and procedure.
• Submit completed insurance claim forms and supporting information to Manager Asset and Liability Management for authorization prior to submission to relevant insurers.
• Follow up on insurance claims and escalate any unresolved claims queries to the Manager Asset and Liability Management
• Consolidate insurance claim records and report outcomes to manager.
• Prepare reports for the purpose of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Consolidate and report on fixed asset additions for the month and year to date, showing classifications and values.
• Consolidate and report on fixed asset disposals for the month and year to date, showing values.
• Consolidate and report on additions, disposals, and transfers for auditing purposes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Submit quarterly fixed asset registers to the Manager Fixed Asset Management
• Scrutinize the repairs and maintenance ledger account for possible fixed assets and process the necessary journals.
• Consolidate and present monthly statistics to manager.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree or PhD in Humanities or Social Sciences with majors in Psychology/Anthropology; a PhD will     be given preference.
• At least 3 years of higher education teaching experience
• Evidence of research activities.

 Additional requirements:

• Good communication and facilitation skills especially in large classes.
• Innovation thinking towards transformative education, learning, teaching, and assessment.

Duties:

• Management of all matters relating to learning, teaching, and assessment for Institutional
• General Education Modules.
• Engage in the development of curricula for Institution General Education Modules.
• Actively involved in research in the Department.
• Make a major contribution to the academic quality by providing leadership in offering of
•    modules.
• Other duties as per profile and assigned by HOD

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 9 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology
• At least 8 to 10 years’ demonstrable experience in all HR functions and understanding of HR value proposition strategies and processes.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in a medium to large organization
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR analytics and reporting
• Prior experience working with Senior Executives as an HR Business Partner or in an advisory role.
• Strong customer service orientation delivering HR services.
• Strong ethics and keeping HR information confidential.
• Strong communication, persuasive and listening skills at all levels.
• Experience and full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Competence and proficiency in Human Resources systems and MS Office.

Summary of Duties:

• Facilitate the implementation of talent retention strategies.
• Manage retention in accordance with policies, procedures, legal requirements, and time frames.
• Facilitate the talent attraction and selection process; and manage the termination process for exiting employees.
• Facilitate Learning and Development by providing support to learning and development programmes.
• Coordinate training needs identified in submitted Performance Development Plans.
• Train line management to conduct performance management, coach and mentor staff.
• Ensure all business units have performance management contracts.
• Facilitate periodical performance management capacitation, guidance on a needs basis.
• Review and analyse current legislation and regulations to determine and confirm the areas of compliance.
• Determine the areas of compliance, possible impact, and risks to the institution.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and develop appropriate action plans to address non-compliance.
• Coordinate Employee Relations.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters before they escalate into grievances.
• Provide project support in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements and within the allocated time frames.

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Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7) and Statistics/ Business Analytics or an equivalent qualification is required OR BSc/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management, or a related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in Human Resources field, specialising in a broad shared service environment, with a strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, of which 5 years should be in Human Resources Information Systems, Reporting and Data Analytics in a corporate sector within a shared services environment
• Exposure to S189 consultation processes, inhouse or CCMA facilitated.
• Deep technical hands-on expertise in data analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and reporting Proficiency in Human Resources Systems
• Experience with HR data, HRMS/HRIS systems experience (SaaS and on-premise ERP)
• Broad experience with analytic toolsets with ability to conduct advanced analytics in POWER HEDA and other tools as required.

Summary of Duties:

• Develop strategies for effective data analysis and reporting.
• Design and implement dashboards that present data in a meaningful and actionable framework for leadership.
• Select, configure and implement analytics solutions.
• Define Institution-wide metrics and relevant data sources.
• Build systems to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
• Provide strategic support to the Human Resource function in the areas of people metrics, reporting, and advanced predictive analytic capabilities.
• Manage HR analytical tools, reporting and dashboards.
• Mine data and provide intelligence to produce credible reports for decision making.
• Conduct data analysis and discovery to identify trends and correlations to uncover insights.
• Provide business insights into Human Capital Services through data intelligence gathering and interpretation.
• Manage and guide the maintenance of employee data on the HR information system and for periodic reporting purposes.
• Maintain HR data to support HR analytical needs and ensuring accuracy and consistency of key data sets, reports and metrics.
• Produce and submit reports to enable informed decision making by executive management and relevant governance structures.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provides the necessary training to meet end users needs.
• Generates ad-hoc reports (for example, reports on turnover, hiring costs and benefits
• Collaborates with ICTS to perform regular tests and upgrades to the system.
• Optimise data integrity and ensure the provision of accurate information for governance and statutory reporting purposes.
• Ensure integrated HCS information systems for effective management reporting and query resolution.
• Develop predictive models for attrition, high performance, and recruiting demand identifies statistical analysis techniques required to deliver insights.
• Manage all analytics and reporting across the HCS team.
• Identify develop the key HR metrics and provide reports on key HR metrics in accordance with DUT’s reporting requirements.
• Improve upon current reporting standards by providing new functionality including canned reports, dashboards, predictive analysis, emailed reports, and mobile reporting capability.
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated by Senior Director HCS

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• 7 years’ experience in human resource management including the sourcing and selection of employees across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to attract suitable talent through a strong employee value proposition and other sourcing strategies.
• Experience in selection and assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Human Resources / Recruitment Management Systems.
• Proficient in MS word

Summary of Duties:

• Review and identify applicant sourcing tools, applications and methodologies to ensure optimum reach of potential candidates.
• Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to promote DUT as an employer of choice at external events, fairs, seminars etc.
• Draft and update job advertisements in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders ensuring that all job advertisements are aligned to the job requirements.
• Publish job advertisements in accordance with the DUT recruitment protocol. Follow-up that the DUT website and recruitment system reflect open vacancies.
• Consolidate and track applicants received.
• Screen and process applicants in terms of DUT’s recruitment policy. Check adherence to closing dates and minimum criteria / requirements.
• Co-ordinate the completion of recruitment related tests / assessments.
• Check the availability of competency-based interview guides and if required, develop such guides in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts / Line Managers
• Prepare and distribute interview guides to the relevant parties involved in the interview process.
• Process relevant administration and update system on the outcome of the interviewing process.
• Manage the recruitment Administration.
• Report on the implementation of the sourcing plan, number of applicants received, vacancies filled, appointments made, and the identification of hard-to-fill vacancies.
• Provide guidance to relevant internal stakeholders and assist with the upskilling of line managers in competency-based interviewing and any other relevant selection tools