POST: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (POST REFERENCE NUMBER: 20001504)

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology is seeking a Finance Business Partner with a strong background in Finance or Commerce. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant 4-year degree and at least 5 years of experience in financial management or analysis, preferably within the higher education sector. Responsibilities include providing financial and commercial advice to enhance strategic initiatives and drive financial models for business cases.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in Management Accounting, Finance Management or Finance Analysis.
• Experience in Higher Education sector preferred.
• Proven experience in public accounting practice, preferably taxation.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial risk management advice to finance clients.
• Provide support and financial advice for the development of innovative business models.
• Identify opportunities to add value in the development and execution of the Institution’s Strategic Plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer focus

Presentation skills

Education

4-year qualification in Finance or Commerce (NQF level 8)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DUT has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.

The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.

DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.

In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.

DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts & Design.

DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

FINANCE

POST: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (POST REFERENCE NUMBER: 20001504)

Minimum Requirements

• A 4-year qualification in Finance or Commerce (NQF level 8) or Honours Degree in Finance or Commerce.
• 5 years’ Experience in Management Accountant, Finance Management or Finance Analyst.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or research sector is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in public accounting practice, preferably taxation is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data and translate it into clear, concise information.
• The ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance individuals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Customer focus
• Advanced proficiency in MS office
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial risk management advice to finance clients.
• Provide support and financial advice for the development of innovative business models.
• Identify opportunities to add value in the development and execution of the Institution’s Strategic Plan.
• Providing financial analysis and insight/analytics, linking financial reports to business strategies
• Provide support and financial modelling for the development of business cases.
• Assist clients with initiating Finance related processes, requests, submissions, business cases and plans
  
  

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Mr. VN Mazwi

Email Address: [e-mail]

Status of Position: permanent

Applications Should Include

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
• Covering
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to [e-mail] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 03 JULY 2025

Please Note

“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only.DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided. DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees. While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates.