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UWC Sport Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Accounting has accreditation with SAICA. The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by SAIPA.

The successful candidate for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the area of Financial Management and/or Taxation
• Provide academic leadership and administration at subject level
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Engage in academic administration and leadership
• Conduct research and publish
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department’s teaching and research programmes

• Title of Position: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Financial Management and/or Taxation
• Post Number: (ITS: A590)
• Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape – Economics & Management Sciences – Accounting
• Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
• Closing Date: 5/9/2025

• CA (SA) qualification and a relevant Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses
• A record of publications, preferably in the field of Financial Management and/or Taxation (to provide full details of publications, if any, in CV)

• A PhD in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses
• Recognized academic leadership (e.g. subject head, programme coordinator, module coordinator)
• Extensive practical experience in the development of professional academic courses and programmes in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses (e.g. SAICA or an equivalent accreditation)

• CA (SA) qualification
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses

• A Master’s degree in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

N.B. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements for the Senior Lecturer position.

For further information (but not applications), please contact Sonnette Smith at

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Education and Training

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching, research and community engagement, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educates students across academic units including Accounting, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, Management and Finance Clusters, School of Government and the Academic Literacies Programme.

The Department of Accounting has accreditation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Department offers a three-year undergraduate degree and a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) towards SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC). The Department also offers an alternative three-year degree in Accounting, which is accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).

The successful candidate for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, primarily in the area of Financial Management and/or Taxation
• Provide academic leadership and administration at subject level
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Engage in academic administration and leadership
• Conduct research and publish
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Contribute to the co-ordination and management of the Department’s teaching and research programmes.

Minimum Requirements – Senior Lecturer:

• CA (SA) qualification and a relevant Master’s degree
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses
• A record of publications, preferably in the field of Financial Management and/or Taxation (to provide full details of publications, if any, in CV)

Additional Advantages – Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching on SAICA accredited Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses
• Recognized academic leadership (e.g. subject head, programme coordinator, module coordinator)
• Extensive practical experience in the development of professional academic courses and programmes in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related courses (e.g. SAICA or an equivalent accreditation).

Minimum Requirements –Lecturer:

• CA (SA) qualification
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in Financial Management and/or Taxation or related Accounting courses

Additional Advantages - Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in Financial Management or Taxation or related Accounting discipline

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work as a senior member of a professional department within a Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Student focused approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

N.B. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements for the Senior Lecturer position.

For further information (but not applications), please contact Sonnette Smith at

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.

Operations Analyst (Financial Services/Fund Management)

Cape Town

Market-Related Salary Package

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about financial markets? We are looking for an Operations Analyst to join a dynamic Investment Operations team! Reporting to the Head of Investment Operations, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring seamless fund administration processes, from reconciliations, cash management, and settlements to exception handling and stakeholder engagement. You’ll collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Trading Desks, Risk, and Distribution Teams while building strong relationships with external Service Providers.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid Investment Operations experience who is eager to contribute to a high-performing, process-driven environment!

Key Performance Areas

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Portfolio Managers, Risk, Distribution, Trading desks, and external Service Providers to ensure operational excellence and process-driven efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial markets and instruments, with the ability to contribute to and promote robust operating procedures that support accuracy, responsiveness, and stakeholder delivery.

Key Performance Areas

Process:

• Contribute to and promote robust operating procedures across the investment management business to create an efficient, responsive, and process-driven operations team.

• Enhance business understanding of operational processes and procedures.

• Establish and promote streamlined processes that ensure efficient and effective stakeholder delivery, within agreed performance standards and timelines.

• Responsibilities include:

  • Performance of reconciliations.

  • Exception handling, including investigation of significant variances and resolution of reconciliation breaks.

  • Monitoring of the operations mailbox and execution of stakeholder requests is promptly handled.

  • Taking responsibility for daily operational activities, including accurate and timely transaction recording.

  • Liaising with stakeholders to provide updates on the progress of queries.

  • Managing trade and fund dealing activity reconciliations, corporate actions, proxy voting, cash management, spot FX instructions, and reconciliations of cash, positions, and performance.

People:

• Share and transfer product, process, and systems knowledge to colleagues.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure delivery of required service levels.

• Achieve individual performance objectives.

• Share information with team members regarding successes, issues, trends, and new ideas.

• Actively participate in personal professional development and career progression.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: BCom (Honours preferred) or equivalent Finance qualification.

• Experience: Up to 5 years in the Financial Services industry, ideally in Fund/Investment operations.

• Core Skills: Strong background in reconciliations and cash management

• Systems:  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Advantageous: Exposure to custodians and programming languages.

• Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Proactive, self-starter who can also work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.

Position: Financial Manager – Agriculture & Property Management

Location: Durbanville

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager with a strong background in the agriculture sector. The ideal candidate should not only have financial management experience but also skills in property management (which will be an advantage), specifically in the rental of houses and commercial properties.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree in Finance / Accounting / Agricultural Economics or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in the agriculture sector.
• Property Knowledge: Experience in leasing and managing properties is a strong advantage.

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.
• Xero Accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and strategize effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management
• Prepare, analyze, and manage financial statements and budgets.
• Oversee cash flow management and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with legal and tax regulations.
• Manage audit processes and financial risks.

Agricultural Finance:

• Develop financial planning and budgeting for agricultural operations.
• Forecasting and risk management within the agricultural sector.
• Facilitate and manage agricultural funding and subsidies.

Property Management:

• Manage leasing and contracts for houses and commercial properties
• Maintain rental agreements and ensure rent collection.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of properties.
• Communicate with tenants and ensure compliance with regulations.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic and growing company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A well-balanced role combining financial and property management responsibilities.