Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:
Gain exposure and perform the following tasks:

• Process transactions on PeopleSoft.
• Capture data.
• Assist with NSFAS/bursary allocations, disbursements, and funding-related administration.
• Journalise rectifications/changes to accounts/entities.
• Manage account and general enquiries.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelors degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 in the field of Accounting.

Recommendations:

• Postgraduate contact sessions should be after working hours.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Communication and people skills, with the ability to work well with students and colleagues.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results orientated:

o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
o The ability to maintain composure and self-control.

• Strategic thinking:

o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business acumen:

o Proficient in using MS Office.
o Sound knowledge of general accounting.

• Leading:

o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Assumption of duties:
6 January 2025.Closing date:
8 November 2024.Salary:
A stipend of R8 567.50 will be paid per month.Required DocumentsKINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID).
• Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za
Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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