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Location
Organization Name Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
Department Description
The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management is situated in the economic heart of the country offering programmes of study and pursuing a vibrant research agenda across six (6) Schools and a number of research Centres. The six Schools are: Margo Steele School of Accountancy, School of Law, School of Business Sciences, School of Economics and Finance, Wits Business School, and Wits School of Governance.
For further information please visit our website at https://www.wits.ac.za/clm/
The Faculty invites applications for the above position in order to fill a vacancy in the Commerce, Law and Management – Business Management Office.
Brief Description
To provide strategic and operational financial management for the Faculty, ensuring sound financial governance, compliance, business planning and resource optimisation to support teaching, research and other Faculty related objectives. The role acts as a Finance Business partner to the Dean and Faculty leadership, driving informed decision-making and financial sustainability.
Applications are invited for appointment to a full-time permanent position as Faculty Finance and Business Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Faculty’s Executive Dean. The incumbent will collaborate with the Faculty Executive team and provide financial/business leadership to the Faculty, Schools and Centres. The individual will organise and monitor the financial outcomes of the Faculty and provide insightful guidance and financial accountability, and financial and operational analysis to the Dean.
Detailed Description
Responsibilities
Lead, plan and coordinate on budgets,
Forecasting,
Financial management and reporting across the Faculty, Schools and Centres,
Support risk management,
Ensuring compliance to financial standards, University policies and procedures,
Supporting audit readiness,
Act as a liaison between Faculty and central University,
Management of financial staff including staff training; financial systems development; as well as contracts management.
Job Requirements
Qualifications, experience and competencies required
Applicants should have a recognised accounting qualification (preferably a BAcc / BCom (Acc), PGDA, or equivalent) and professional registration (such as CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent,
Appropriate skills and technical competencies,
Possess progressively responsible experience in a similar position in a complex computerised environment,
Demonstrate competence in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial/business planning,
Relevant financial management and accounting skills,
Ability to competently manage staff,
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, along with a strong business acumen would be important,
An innovative and proactive approach to solving problems,
At least 5 – 8 years of Finance management experience in a complex sector environment,
Experience in managing staff and working across multifunctional teams,
Advantage: Experience in the Higher Education Sector,
Advanced postgraduate qualification, such as MCom, MBA.
Additional Details
Remuneration
The Faculty offers a generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid and bursaries, subject to the University’s regulations.
How To Apply
Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply.
The University reserves the right not to appoint if suitable candidates are not found.
Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply: Please apply via i-Recruitment: Vacancies – Wits University
Any technical or login issues please email Help.irec@wits.ac.za
Please include the following:
A covering letter,
A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees,
Certified copies of qualifications and South African ID or passport if not South African.
Any enquiries can be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Jason Cohen at Jason.Cohen@wits.ac.za
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Location Johannesburg,ZA
Organization Name Margo Steele School of Accountancy
Department Description
The University of the Witwatersrand, located in the economic and cultural hub of South and Southern Africa, plays a pivotal role in the education and development of successful students. The Margo Steele School of Accountancy (SOA) is committed to supporting students’ well-being, ensuring an effective and enriching learning experience. Given the demanding nature of the degrees offered by the SOA, the School aims to provide timely and relevant support tailored to the needs of its students.
Brief Description
The Margo Steele School of Accountancy is seeking a Counselling/Clinical Psychologist to join its team. The primary objective of this role is to collaborate with various stakeholders to advance preventative and therapeutic interventions for students. This position focuses on promoting mental health and wellness of Accountancy students through advocacy, psycho-social education, and support services.
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy for mental health and wellness.
Psycho-social education and capacity building.
Training and development initiatives for both staff and students.
Providing counselling and psychotherapy services.
Remuneration will be competitive and determined on an individual basis.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A minimum of a Master’s degree; a PhD is advantageous.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling/Clinical Psychologist.
2-5 years of experience as a Counselling/Clinical psychologist is preferred.
Experience in mental health advocacy, training, and student development in tertiary education is advantageous.
Experience in facilitating and presenting psycho-social educational workshops within tertiary institutions.
Advanced therapeutic and counselling skills, particularly in shorter term/solution-focused therapy.
Experience in crisis management and excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
Willingness to engage in occasional after-hours work, including workshops and presentations.
Proficiency in computer literacy.
Knowledge of social media applications for advocacy is an added advantage.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter and detailed CV, including your degrees, HPCSA certificate, and the contact details (including email addresses) of three referees.
Applicants are invited to apply, by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. Submit a covering letter together with a CV that includes the name, address and contact details (as well as e-mail addresses) of three referees. Certified copies of degrees/diploma and any examples of similar kinds of work.
Closing Date: 1 July 2025
By submitting an application 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 and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. 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.
We wish you all the best with your applications
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