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FINANCIAL & QA OPERATIONS OFFICER.3.04 Jobs in Johannesburg at University Of The Witwatersrand
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management and Reporting
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the WRAF budget
• Prepare financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Manage petty cash and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Oversee vehicle expense accounts (fleet management)
• Process journals and Internal Requisitions (IR)
• Handle e-claims and payment requests
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Maintain the fixed assets register (CAPEX)
• Facilitate supplier onboarding processes
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and updates
• Support procurement processes, including i-Procurement (i-Proc)
2. Administrative and Secretarial Support
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the WRAF Director
• Coordinate and record equipment maintenance and service agreements
• Manage WRAF IT systems, including the Gold system
• Prepare, type, scan, and file documentation
• Maintain an efficient filing system (electronic and hard copy)
• Administer WRAF telephone accounts and related staff payments
• Attend University finance meetings and provide feedback reports
• Participate in WRAF operational meetings
• Take minutes and prepare accurate meeting reports
3. Advisory and Stakeholder Support
• Provide financial advice to the WRAF Director on budget and expenditure matters
• Support project-related financial administration and reporting
Minimum Requirements
• National Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• At least 3 years’ experience in financial operations
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office and financial systems)
• Experience in procurement processes
• Working knowledge of BIS and Oracle systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferences
• Experience in budgeting and financial monitoring
• Knowledge of project financial administration
• Exposure to higher education or similar institutional environments
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
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How To Apply
To apply, please submit:
- a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position of Financial and Administrative Officer
- A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, including your recent / current Supervisor and or Line Manager via i-Recruitment: https://irec.wits.ac.za/
- Certified copies of qualifications addresses
- South African identity document or passport and permanent residence permit (where applicable)
Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.
NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidateÂ’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager.
Please note: No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.
By applying 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 UniversityÂ’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the UniversityÂ’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant’s personal information will be maintained.
Please apply via i-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position of Financial and Administrative Officer
- A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, including your recent / current Supervisor and or Line Manager.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- South African identity document or passport and permit.
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.
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Title: FINANCIAL & QA OPERATIONS OFFICER.3.04
Company: University Of The Witwatersrand
Location: Johannesburg
