Department of TuksSport: Accountant

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial accounts and support TuksSport units. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, four years of relevant experience, and expert skills in financial management and reporting. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with an all-inclusive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in financial management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis, human resources management, and asset management.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and budgets.
• Support with overseeing financial management of TuksSport.
• Strategic and operational management of Asset Management activities.
• Financial advisory support to TuksSport units and clubs.

Skills

Expert management accounting knowledge

Expert financial management skills

Expert budgeting skills

Expert financial reporting skills

Advanced financial administration knowledge

Advanced finance and accounting systems knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Proficient knowledge of relevant tax legislation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy in MS-Office packages

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting/Accounting/Finance/CIMA Advanced Diploma

Job description

UP Professional and Support

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT

CONTRACT: FULL-TIME FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts, financial reports and budgets
• Supporting the Deputy Director with overseeing the financial management of TuksSport units and clubs
• Strategic and operational management of all Asset Management activities within TuksSport
• Providing financial advisory support to TuksSport units and clubs
• Providing strategic inputs on commercialization of sports opportunities
• Assist the TuksSport Directorate in the development and execution of sponsorship and fundraising strategies and proposals
• Assist the Deputy Director with ensuring TuksSport complies with the University of Pretoria's financial policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting/Accounting/Finance/CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
• Four years of experience in the following areas:
  1. Financial Management
  2. Financial Reporting
  3. Budgeting
  4. Forecasting and analysis
  5. Human resources management
  6. Asset Management
• Valid driver’s license

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Expert management accounting knowledge;
• Expert financial management skills;
• Expert budgeting skills;
• Expert financial reporting skills;
• Advanced financial administration knowledge;
• Advanced finance and accounting systems knowledge ;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Proficient knowledge of relevant tax legislation;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer literacy in MS-Office packages

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Management Accounting or related field
• Certification in financial modelling

Please note this position includes an all-inclusive remuneration package commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, qualification, and experience.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and certificates,
• Certified ID and driver’s license,
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not meet the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES

Joshua Chitsika Email: [e-mail] for inquiries relating to the post content. Please contact Kgomotso Lekgari @ [e-mail] for inquiries relating to the application.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

No applications for the position will be considered in the absence of submission of a valid South African identity document or a valid work permit in terms of which employment in the vacant position is authorized.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.