Debtors Clerk (internal Applicants Only) X 2 Positions, Finance Department

Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description

To assist with the implementation of the Student Debt Management Policy including but not limited to the processing of adjustments and collection of outstanding debt.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Matric.
  • Two (2) years' experience in a debtor's environment.
Recommendations:
  • Debtors experience within Higer Education and knowledge of ITS.
  • A Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting as subject.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
  • Adjust/update the student account in accordance with the Student Debt Management Policy.
  • Follow up on payment arrangements and ensure that students are informed about the payment terms.
  • Perform a credit control function at registration.
  • Generate quotations using the CPUT website.
  • Allocate Bursary credits to the student account.
  • Assist with sending out of final demand letters to non-registered students with outstanding debt.
  • Assist with completing debit order forms for students to make payment arrangements.
  • Handing over student accounts to Debt collectors.
  • Verifying Graduation lists.
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks as required within the Debtors environment.
Competencies
  • Attention to detail.
  • Accuracy.
  • Accounting skills.
  • Numeracy.
  • Good listening and communication skills.
  • Time management.
  • Knowledge of National Credit Act and Prescription Act.
  • Knowledge of ITS, MS Word and MS Excel.
General Information
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department
on lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351
NB: One position is available at the D6 campus and one at the Bellville campus. Please indicate in your cover letter
for which campus you are applying for.
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1531878
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned