Financial Assistant M000526 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_002067
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 6 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Financial Accounting
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: NWU FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINANCE AND FINANCIAL RELATED SYSTEMS
POSITION NUMBER: M000526
VACANCY: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2-YEARS FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To manage student enquiries on student accounts and bursaries, and to assist with private accommodation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer student enquiries:
- Assist with student enquiries for student accounts and bursaries.
Evaluation of Lease Agreements:
- Evaluation of lease agreement submissions of all bursary students.
Ad hoc requests:
- Assist with all reasonable and ad hoc tasks that might surface in the line of duty in the MC Student Accounts and Bursaries Department.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):
- Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.
Minimum requirements
- A Grade 12 (NQF level 4) with Accounting subject.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ financial experience on accounts.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ NWU VSS and SBL System experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Numerical competent and accurate with attention to detail.
- Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and E-mail).
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to handle pressure during registration periods.
- Punctual.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Independent functioning without close supervision.
- Client Service Orientation.
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving.
- Time Management.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Pule Pule, Tel No: 018 289-2020
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 06 October 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
