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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 


​SPECIALIST INVESTMENT 
Durban University of Technology 
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 
Permanent
 
Closing Date 23 January 2025
 
Job Details
Division Finance 
Business Unit Financial Accounting 
 
Minimum experience Associate 
Company primary industry Higher Education 
Job functional area Finance 
EE Status Only open to EE candidates 
 
Job Description
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POST. THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH THE DUT WEBSITE AND LINKEDIN 
Finance: Financial Accounting 
Post: Specialist Investment (Ref: 20001499)


Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, investment management or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7).
  • 1 - 3 years’ experience an investment advisory, financial planning, or treasury environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements.
  • Knowledge of DUT financial and treasury-related policies and procedures.
  • Understanding of the Higher Education environment.
  • Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant with the policies and procedures.

Summary of Duties:
  • Provide key data, information, and investment related advice for input into the strategy of the treasury function in support of the Treasury Manager.
  • Implement and meet targets assigned in the Treasury function’s operational plan.
  • Conduct investment planning, procurement, and the investment of funds for DUT.
  • Monitor growth in investment assets and ensure acceptable returns.
  • Prepare investment reports for submission to the Treasury Manager.
  • Provide advice for the effective investment of liquidity funds effectively to ensure good returns for the institution.
  • Provide recommendations to the Treasury Manager regarding the diversification of the capital and investment base.
  • Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, and practices, and to legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide investment-related input into the month-end and year-end statements.
  • Provide investment-related input into the funding budget requirements for DUT.
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Provide advice to finances and business partners on financial controls, policy/procedure, and financial modeling.



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Please complete and attach an official application for employment form attached on this advertisement and attach detailed CV, copies of your ID, qualifications, and a cover letter.  
 
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Please complete an application and attach a detailed CV and a cover letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for.
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”
“The University reserves the right not to appoint”