Director : Financial Control at Walter Sisulu University

About the position

Introduction

Applications are hereby invited for the following position based at the Institutional Office

Description
FINANCE DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR: FINANCIAL CONTROL - PEROMNES 5 – 5-YEAR CONTRACT REFERENCE NO: WSU INST 2025/07 Key Performance Areas

• Revenue Management
• Financial Aid Administration
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Financial Policies, Internal Controls, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Audit and Risk Management
• Payments and Treasury Management
• Technology and Systems
• Training and Performance Management 

Skills and Competencies required: 

• Leadership and People Management
• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Strategic Thinking and Judgement
• Communication and Influence
• Change Management and Adaptability
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Results and Detail-Oriented

Minimum Requirements
Qualification: 

• Degree in Accounting
• CA (SA) 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in Finance, of which 3 years must be at a management level responsible for finance operations and internal control
• Experience within a Higher Education Institution
  

 NB: The following documents must be submitted in ONE PDF attachment when applying:

• WSU Application form (can be downloaded on the WSU website) 
• CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• ID

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

Desired Skills:

• Leadership
• People Management
• Communication and Influence