Finance Clerk jobs in South Africa

Job Title: Debtors Clerk, Finance Department (Re-advertisement)

Faculty: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Campus/ Location: District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type: Permanent

Occupational Function: Support / Admin

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 9/2/2025

Job Purpose: To assist with the implementation of the Student Debt Management Policy including but not limited to the processing of adjustments and collection of outstanding debt.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Two (2) years relevant experience in a Debtors environment

Recommendations:

• Debtors' experience within a higher education environment and knowledge of ITS.
• A National Diploma (3-year qualification) in a Business Studies field with Accounting as a subject.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

• Follow up on outstanding debt and payment arrangements
• Process adjustments to student accounts
• Attend to queries
• Allocate funds in respect of Bursaries and Loans
• Ensure that all Rebates are processed in line with the applicable policies
• Assist with processing student refunds
• Verify Graduation lists
• Assist with sending out Final Demand letters
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by line manager
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including National Credit Act and Prescription Act
• Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Computer Literacy including Excel
• Planning and organizing skills
• Teamwork
• Client focus
• Working under pressure/Stress tolerance

General Information:

Closing date: 09 February 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351.

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives. People from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.