Job Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

• The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences requires the services of a dynamic person of proven academic stature with relevant management experience to lead the Department of Auditing.

Responsibilities

• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Promoting, planning, organising and managing academic and research programmes and the Department’s research profile;
• Recruiting and managing professional personnel;
• Managing all financial activities including externally funded projects;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at a national and international level;
• Marketing and growing the Department on all levels.

Minimum Requirements
Professor:

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor;
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Experience in the successful graduation of PhD graduates; and
• An established national and international profile and network.

Associate Professor

• A relevant doctorate degree in a financial sciences related field;
• Registration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as a Chartered Accountant (SA); OR with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor
• Recognised academic status in a broader discipline of finance;
• A proven research and publication record in accredited journals;
• Supervision of PhD and graduation of Master’s candidates;
• An established national profile and network.

Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards; and
• An appropriate vision for the Department.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• Good understanding of professional qualifications; and
• NRF rating or ready to apply.

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Responsibilities
The incumbent responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administrating salary costs in the general ledger, cost centres and accounts;
• Reconciling and recording of allocated accounts;
• Balancing monthly and annual financial statements;
• Processing payments of third-party recons and interim salaries for the payroll department;
• Calculating amounts overpaid on the payroll system and liaising with payroll officers to complete corrective inputs on the system;
• Reviewing corrective inputs for accuracy and creating debtors’ accounts on the HR system in liaison with debtors;
• Calculating and reviewing deductions made through payroll to avoid over- or underpayment of the group and provident fund; and
• Providing necessary training and development to personnel members through relevant applicable interventions.

Minimum Requirements

• B Com degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or other relevant Bachelor’s/BTech degree;
• Four years’ working experience in:
• Payroll;
• Financial; and
• General ledger reconciliations;
• A valid Driver’s Licence.

Required Competencies (knowledge, Technical Compentencies And Behaviours)

• Relevant tax legislation;
• Relevant SARS rules and regulations;
• UP Pension, provident and group life rules;
• UP internal policies;
• Staff management;
• Creation and maintenance of payroll parameters essential for GL Balancing;
• Computer literacy;
• Microsoft Office Suite;
• Numerical skill;
• Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely;
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict;
• Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively;
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely;
• Ability to Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues;
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions;
• Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Honours B Com Accounting or Taxation;
• Four years’ experience in the following:
• Excel experience;
• PeopleSoft experience; and
• General understanding of university environment, policy and procedures.

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Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be required to plan, control and manage daily cleaning operations and optimum use of material and human resources.

The Sector Manager Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Manage daily activities of cleaning staff;
• Plan, organise and direct staff to ensure the highest degree of customer satisfaction;
• Management of disciplinary procedures;
• Client service: Evaluate customer requirements and ensure that these are met;
• Inspections: Daily inspections of dedicated facilities, record findings and rectify deviances from specifications;
• Manage of special events;
• Provision off and managing consumables and equipment;
• Train and teach new employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12;
• Health and Safety Certificate;
• Five Years relevant cleaning experience with experience in management/supervision.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of cleaning cycle and procedures;
• Knowledge of cleaning products application and hazardous products;
• Knowledge and experience to operate cleaning equipment;
• Management /supervision/leadership skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Basic English comprehension and writing skills;
• Basic Computer skills;
• Show initiative;
• Being proactive;
• Flexible;
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals;
• Motivating, developing and directing personnel;
• Administrative skills;
• Ability to work unsupervised in a team environment.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Three years’ experience in management/supervision.