Financial Specialist

    Aug 28, 2026

    Government EntityNelson Mandela University
    LocationEastern Cape, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
    Reference Number7379
    Centre / LocationGqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationvacancies.mandela.ac.za

    Overview: 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.

    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.

    Requirements

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

    Duties

    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

    Source / Circular Reference

    vacancies.mandela.ac.za

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