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Financial Specialist (7379)

Overview

Reference
7379

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
27 August 2026

Closing date
11 Sep 2026 21:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide professional financial management support, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, analysis, compliance monitoring, and strategic financial advisory services. The successful candidate will contribute to sound financial governance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Supply Chain & Expenditure Control
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Audit & Internal Controls
  • Systems & Process Improvement
  • Advisory & Capacity Building
  • Collaboration with the Finance, on all financial related matters
 

CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Strategic thinking
  • Budgeting
  • Reporting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Results orientation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Sound judgement and decision-making

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in finance/ Financial Management
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Finance and Procurement Manager
  • Solid understanding of finance reporting
  • Budget preparation, review, and monitoring
  • Knowledge of purchasing and materials management functions preferred
  • Knowledge of relevant local laws and regulations (contract law) relevant to Procurement
  • Strategic sourcing / Commodity Management.
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation, negotiation and conflict resolution

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 11 September 2026.


Contact information

Ntombebhongo Somana