Stellenbosch University International (SU International) Centre for Global Engagement
Finance Officer: Semester Mobility Unit for Student Mobility
(Post Level 10)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. SUI/132/0625
The Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) within Stellenbosch University International (SUI) has a position for a dynamic person interested in providing a professional and effective financial and administrative service to prospective and current semester mobility international students at Stellenbosch University (SU). This support will be under the guidance of the Assistant Director: SUI Operations and Manager: SUI Services Centre.
Within the CGE the Unit for Student Mobility (USM) is responsible for incoming and outgoing student mobility: exchange programmes Study Abroad programmes and short programmes. The incumbent will be responsible for the financial support services to staff members the student financial administration for incoming mobility students and the travel bursary payments to outgoing mobility students.
Duties/Pligte
Assisting the Director: CGE and the Senior Programme Manager:
USM with planning budgeting financial reporting and administration within the CGE.
Student financial administration for incoming mobility students:
Issuing invoices to students or Study Abroad providers according to the applicable incoming mobility agreements (including AIFS and groups);
Communicating with incoming mobility students regarding their student finances (including during the semester welcome and orientation programme) and to assist with loading academic services;
Closing student accounts including collecting outstanding fees before the issuance of academic transcripts.
Financial support and advice services to USM staff (including cost centre management):
Processing invoices and requisitions especially regarding incoming short programmes;
Processing lecturer payments via the HE system;
Preparing financial reports for USM programmes and projects;
Processing ad hoc financial administrative requests related to CGE e.g. Global Week Study Abroad Fair and International Food Evenings.
Processing travel bursaries for outgoing South African students.
Ensuring that all financial activities comply with Stellenbosch Universitys policies.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Relevant post-school qualification (B-degree or Diploma).
At least three years experience in a university administrative environment.
Strong financial management organisation and administration skills.
The ability to plan strategically solve problems and manage large volumes of information with attention to detail.
Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Initiative the ability to exercise good judgement and accuracy in work with minimal supervision.
Proven computer proficiency (MS Word Excel Outlook Internet).
The ability to work effectively in a team.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience in financial administration of student accounts in a higher education environment.
Expertise in the use of the Universitys administrative and financial systems.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
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The University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.
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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Carmien Snyman on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
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