Manager Treasury Management

Durban University of Technology; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the Finance Post: Manager Treasury Management. The role sits in the treasury function and reports to the Senior Manager Financial Accounting. DUT seeks a strategic leader with governance, liquidity planning and a track record in managing teams.

The position is permanent and market-related, based at DUT campuses in Durban. Applications should include a completed form, CV, cover letter and supporting documents.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Financial Accounting, investment management or relevant qualification (NQF Level 8).
• 6–8 years’ treasury experience; at least 3 years in a management role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and Higher Education environment.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the institution.
• Understanding of the business and key stakeholders and their outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to treasury strategy with the Senior Manager Financial Accounting.
• Review liquidity management strategy and implement execution plans.
• Ensure liquidity management practices are applied.
• Identify liquidity risks and mitigate them.
• Coordinate loan servicing programmes and assist with loan raising.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end statements.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage a team and foster motivation and performance.

Skills

Treasury management

Financial accounting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Honours Degree in Financial Accounting

NQF Level 8 qualification

Job description

With more than34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, theDurban University of Technology (DUT)is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities ofDurbanandPietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognisednationally and internationallyfor its excellence inteaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of theInternational Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among theTop 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University compriebsix diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winningInstitute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grew its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

Finance Post:Manager Treasury Management Position Ref: 20000767

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Financial Accounting, investment management or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 8).
• 6 to 8 years’ experience within a treasury environment of which 3 years should have been in a management role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements
• Understanding of the Higher Education environment
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures

Ideal:

• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant - CA (SA).
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Professional Qualification ICIMA / CGMA.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Summary of Duties:

• Provide input into the strategy of the treasury function in collaboration with the Senior Manager Financial Accounting
• Review the liquidity management strategy and put plans in place for the execution of the strategy
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate liquidity management practices
• Identify liquidity risks and put action plans in place to mitigate risks
• Co-ordinate loan servicing programmes and assist with raising of loans
• Provide input into the into month end and year end statements
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Manage a team of direct report and maintain a climate conducive for team motivation and performance

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Mr. V.N Mazwi

Status of Position: Permanent

• Applications should include:
• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Please note:

While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record screening, and lifestyle audits for financially related positions. Submission of an application constitutes consent to these checks. The University may also require psychometric or other assessments where justified by the requirements of the position.