Position Title:  Assistant Manager _ Commercial Development

ASSISTANT MANAGER: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

(Permanent; Payclass 10)

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

PROPERTIES & SERVICES

The Commercial Development Department seeks to appoint a confident and assertive candidate, who can demonstrate initiative appropriate for success in this key position, for permanent appointment as soon as possible.

We require an Assistant Manager to support the Senior Manager in the delivery of accounting (planning, budgeting, controlling and monitoring) and commercial functions. This would include the provision of financial and commercial administration support to Commercial Development divisions and functions, covering operations which extend into Academic, Leasing, Operational and Hospitality areas by way of example, all coordinated within Commercial Development. The successful candidate will be required to provide expert financial and commercial advice and operational support to heads of departments, managers and administrators in relation to operations of the department.

The incumbent will also be expected to undertake ad-hoc projects as the need arises and must be able to deputise for the Senior Manager as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• A 3-year tertiary level qualification (NQF7) in accounting or management accounting OR, if qualified by experience, at least matric (NQF4) plus seven years’ relevant working experience within a similar environment.
• At least three years post qualification experience in the field of finance in a large or medium size organisational environment, with exposure to various aspects of finance and management accounting.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise work appropriately.
• Attention to detail, with an uncompromising attitude to meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Proven computer literacy in the use of MS Office with advanced Excel Knowledge.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting principles, with proven high level analytical and interpretive abilities.
• The ability to work as part of a high performing team.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience of working in an entity providing events or conferencing services.
• Experience in development of comprehensive business plans.
• Experience with multiple interfacing systems.

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description, available at the following link: view

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View  (For Internal Applicants) and  View  for (External Applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Nathasa Khan at Natasha.Khan@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3469

Closing date: 17th June 2025

Website:        www.hr.uct.ac.za

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint