Senior Manager: Student Finance (P6) (Finance: Revenue Administration: Student Debtors and Credit

Job Description:

• The Senior Manager: Student Finance is responsible for the strategic and operational management of student fees, accounts receivable and financial aid functions across assigned campuses. The role ensures the integrity, accuracy and completeness of student financial information, while driving effective revenue management, debt collection strategies and compliance with institutional policies and legislative requirements.
• This position provides leadership to multiple teams, plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, and contributes to the achievement of the University’s financial sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in the management of student fees, accounts receivable and financial aid functions.
• Ensure accurate billing, allocation and reconciliation of student fees, bursaries, NSFAS and other funding streams.
• Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of student fee payment plans and credit control strategies.
• Manage debtor processes, including statements, acknowledgements of debt, write-offs and handovers.
• Oversee the administration and reconciliation of bursary funding, sponsor accounts and control accounts.
• Compile and manage budgets, forecasts and financial reports relating to student finance and revenue streams.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, governance frameworks, audit requirements and relevant legislation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculties, service providers, sponsors and government entities.
• Lead, manage, develop and motivate staff to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and systems enhancements to strengthen data integrity and reporting.

Minimum requirements

• A Postgraduate Degree qualification in Accounting or Finance (NQF 8).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in an Accounts Receivable or Student Finance environment.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Candidate should be prepared to be based on various UJ campuses.

Recommendations:

• Experience within a higher education or research environment will be a strong advantage.
• Proven experience working on ITS.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity and commitment to good governance.

Deadline:24th April,2026