Job Description

UP Professional and Support

-------------------------------



DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE


FACULTY ACCOUNTANT (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT)


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will provide professional advice on utilising and controlling approved capital and operational funds. This will include control over external funds (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts, etc.) received from external institutions in accordance with the UP and entities' policy guidelines.


The role is also responsible for accurate and timely management, accounting statements and reports, and identifying and managing relevant financial risks.


The incumbent will be required to:

To provide professional utilisation advice, control and management of approved capital and operational funds. To control funds received from external institutions (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts, etc.) in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines and contracts. To process and verify financial transactions in the Faculty. To identify and manage risk areas in the Faculty

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant Bachelor's or B Tech degree with accounting at a third-year level. Five years' senior financial accounting experience. (Second and third years of SAICA articles will be considered senior financial accounting experience.) Advanced competency in MS Excel Experience of research grants administration and reporting

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following: + Application of IFRS standards.
+ Relevant South African tax legislation.
+ Management reporting.
+ Accounting business cycles.
+ Budgeting.
Proficient in the use of MS Office. Appropriate business writing and communication skills. Accountability for own performance. Commitment to delivering value to clients. Ability to plan and prioritise tasks. Evaluation of research grants/contracts

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Honours degree in Financial Management or Accounting. Three years' working experience in a higher education environment. Three years' working experience using PeopleSoft or an equivalent ERP system.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.


The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.


Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow Careers@UP.


In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV. Certified copies of qualifications. Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 04 December 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.



ENQUIRIES: Busi Khumalo, Tel: (012) 420 4134 or busi.khumalo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Perisher Mofokeng, Tel: (012) 420 6326 or perisher.mofokeng@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the position.

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 1 March 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the appointment requirements are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.