1692 Deputy Director: Finance and Procurement (P6)

October 11, 2024

Central University of Technology, Free State

Welkom

OTHER

1692 Deputy Director: Finance and Procurement (P6)

Welkom Campus Office of the Campus Principal

Welkom Campus

Main purpose of the job

To provide leadership and management in the unit to achieve its intended outcomes, as well as deliver efficient and effective services in the areas of finance planning, reporting, procurement, and risk management as well as people and performance management.

Main tasks

Strategy, leadership, and financial management
Management and oversight of finance
Manage, monitor, and control an efficient procurement service
Finance and people management

Nature of appointment: Permanent Support

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 176 414 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

A BCom with Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ B.Accounting or equivalent.
Five (5) years of related experience in Procurement/ Finance/ Supply Chain Management of which 2 years should be on management level.
Experience in accounts management, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and audit compliance.
Experience working with startups or commercialising University IP.
Experience in systems implementation, monitoring and risk management.
Good communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, students, and staff.
Good human relations and people management skills.
Knowledge of the South African Constitution, the Higher Education Act, the BBBEE Act, the Competitions Act, the PPPF Act, and procurement/supply chain regulations and guidelines.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience