1692 Deputy Director: Finance and Procurement (P6) needed at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main tasks

• Strategy, leadership, and financial management
• Management and oversight of finance
• Manage, monitor, and control an efficient procurement service
• Finance and people management

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• A BCom with Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ B.Accounting or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of related experience in Procurement/ Finance/ Supply Chain Management of which 2 years should be on management level.
• Experience in accounts management, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, and audit compliance.
• Experience working with startups or commercialising University IP.
• Experience in systems implementation, monitoring and risk management.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, students, and staff.
• Good human relations and people management skills.
• Knowledge of the South African Constitution, the Higher Education Act, the BBBEE Act, the Competitions Act, the PPPF Act, and procurement/supply chain regulations and guidelines.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Articles at an accounting firm would be beneficial.