PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Supervision of cashiers operating within the Student Centre Cafeteria and Coffee Shop and ensuring efficient financial transactions, accurate cash handling, and excellent customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Administrative:

§   Daily allocation of all cashiers at the various points of sale and reconciliation with Varsity Vending system. Daily bank of cash and credit cards as well as of all miscellaneous receipts. Regular checking of the safe.

§   Provide cashiers with change, work out their shifts and often do rounds at cashiers. Deal with problems that arise with the equipment at cashier's points.

§   Order of change from the bank.

§   Daily checking and logging cashiers time sheets.

§   Make copies of miscellaneous receipts for Admin assistant and of the bank slips for the Assistant Accountant.

§   Assisting with inventory taking and executing fair ad hoc assignments.                                  

§   Order of means from suppliers as required for optimal operation at checkouts.                                      

§   Adhere to all NWU policies, processes and rules.

2.     Personnel control:

§   Supervising cashiers, their dress code and ensuring tidy workstations.                                                                  

§   In-service training and motivation of cashiers. Maintaining discipline and handling conflict. 

3.     Liaison:

§   Internal: Liaison with colleagues and cashiers

§   External: Liaison with bank.

4.     Personal Development:

§   Attending appropriate courses, keeping abreast of new ideas and developments in the field and at the NWU.

§   Grade 12 with accounting as subject (NQF Level 4).

§   A minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience within a cash control environment.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

§   Finance/Accounting Certificate (NQF Level 5).

§   Banking experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

§   Good communication skills.

§   Problem solving.

§   Computer Literacy.

§   Good report writing.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

§   Good interpersonal skills.

§   Ability to coordinate a team.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Mr Ben Tsoaela , Tel: 018 389 2518

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:  Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                        17 August 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                              As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.