Executive Secretary to CFO - Finance & Governance

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology (DUT) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Executive Secretary to the Office of the CFO. The role provides confidential executive support, coordinates governance workflows, and ensures adherence to financial reporting and audit requirements.

Location is ML Sultan Campus, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or Advanced Diploma, strong minute-taking and communication skills, and experience in governance or finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a related field.
• Strong minutes taking, drafting and communication skills.
• Experience in governance, finance administration or audit environments.
• Knowledge of POPIA and financial governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and confidential administrative support to the CFO.
• Coordinate governance workflows and compile documentation.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Facilitate timely implementation and tracking of finance-related decisions.
• Support audit, budgeting and financial reporting cycles; liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Minute-Taking Certification

Project Management short course

Records Management certification

Drafting & communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7)

Tools

MS Office

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Durban University of Technology (DUT) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Executive Secretary to the Office of the CFO. The role provides confidential executive support, coordinates governance workflows, and ensures adherence to financial reporting and audit requirements.

Location is ML Sultan Campus, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or Advanced Diploma, strong minute-taking and communication skills, and experience in governance or finance