Department of TuksSport: Accountant

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.ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will be responsible for:Preparation of management accounts, financial reports and budgetsSupporting the Deputy Director with overseeing the financial management of TuksSport units andclubs,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 fundraisingstrategies and proposals,Assist the Deputy Director with ensuring TuksSport complies with the University of Pretoria's financialpolicies and procedures.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting/Accounting/Finance/CIMA Advanced Diploma inManagement AccountingFour years of experience in the following areas:oFinancial ManagementoFinancial ReportingoBudgetingoForecasting and analysisoHuman resources managementoAsset ManagementValid driver’s licenseRequired 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 packagesADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Management Accounting or related field Certification in financial modellingPlease 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 2025No application will be considered after the closing date or if it does not meet the minimum requirements.ENQUIRIES: Joshua Chitsika Email: Joshua.chitsika@up.ac.za for inquiries relating to the post content. Please contact Kgomotso Lekgari @ kgomotso.lekgari@up.ac.za 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.