Job Description

Applications are invited for a Faculty Finance and Business Manager for appointment to a full-time position. The successful candidate will report to the Faculty's Executive Dean. She/he will provide financial/business leadership to the Faculty Executive and will enable the Dean to provide full financial accountability for the Faculty by providing structure and guidance in planning; as well as organising and monitoring the financial outcomes of the Faculty.

Responsibilities include:

Budgeting, forecasting and strategic/financial planning; financial management and financial reporting; accounting and control; resource management; management of financial staff including staff training; financial systems development; as well as contracts management.

Qualifications, experience and competencies required:

Applicants should have a recognised accounting qualification (preferably a BCom, CA, ACMA or similar) and appropriate skills; possess progressively responsible experience of 5-7 years in a similar position in a complex, computerised environment; demonstrate competence in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial/business planning; have relevant financial management and accounting skills; and ability to competently manage staff. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills would be important, with an innovative and proactive approach to solving problems. Advantage: Experience in the Higher Education Sector.

Remuneration:

The Faculty offers a generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid and bursaries, subject to the University's regulations.

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How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf

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Closing Date : 14 November 2025

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University's Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University's recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.





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