Umalusi invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for permanent vacancies based in Pretoria. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in finance, accounting, education quality assurance, accreditation, evaluation and monitoring.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Umalusi |
| Closing Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Method | Online application |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Market related |
| Online Application Link | https://umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com/Vacancy |
Assistant Manager: Finance Ref No: UM-111
Department: Finance and Supply Chain Management
Industry: Accounts
Positions Available: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related
Location: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year post-matric qualification at NQF Level 7 in Finance or Accounting.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment.
Applicants must have two years’ proven managerial or supervisory experience in a finance division.
Applicants must have knowledge and experience of accounting or financial systems.
Knowledge of risk management is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and GRAP Standards.
Required Skills
Applicants must have people management skills.
Applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must be able to liaise with officials at all levels within the organisation.
Applicants must have critical thinking and financial analysis skills.
Administrative and organisational skills are required.
Applicants must be able to work independently and under pressure.
Computer literacy is required, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Added Advantage
A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage.
Experience in the public sector environment will be an added advantage.
Experience in compiling annual financial statements through or using the Caseware system will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will prepare and review monthly and quarterly reports.
Duties include preparing annual financial statements according to GRAP standards.
The candidate will prepare quarterly interim financial statements.
The successful candidate will coordinate internal and external audit queries and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
Additional duties include preparing risk management reports and ensuring that accounting records are accurately maintained on an accrual basis.
The candidate will ensure that debtors and creditors reconciliations, including age analysis, are performed monthly.
The successful candidate will manage the asset register and develop and implement internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
The role includes monitoring and managing staff development and performance against planned objectives.
The candidate will manage revenue collection, billing, tracing of debtors, writing off bad debts and expenditure management.
The successful candidate will prepare and review budgets and complete ENE and MTEC databases, including National Treasury annual financial statements templates and quarterly reports.
Enquiries
Human Capital Management
Tel: 012 030 0775 / 36
Assistant Manager: Evaluation and Accreditation, Evaluation and Monitoring Ref No: UM-112
Department: Evaluation and Accreditation
Industry: Professional
Positions Available: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market related
Location: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate recognised three-year or four-year post-matric qualification in Education.
Applicants must have current registration with the South African Council for Educators.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and their own vehicle.
Applicants must have at least three years’ middle management experience, preferably obtained between 2021 and 2026, in a school, college or Quality Council environment.
Required Skills
Applicants must have proven understanding, knowledge and experience of legislation that informs Umalusi’s work as a Quality Council.
Applicants must understand the uniqueness of independent schools and private colleges.
Applicants must understand the differentiated role of assessment bodies.
Applicants must have knowledge of accreditation, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes.
Applicants must have good verbal and written English communication skills.
Report writing skills are required.
Applicants must have sound training and facilitation skills.
Project management, coordination and strong administration skills are required.
Applicants must be dynamic, self-motivated and self-managing.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure as an individual and in a team.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly and extensively and work extra hours or after hours when required.
Applicants must be able to work within tight timelines.
Extensive computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
Added Advantage
A postgraduate qualification in Education will be an added advantage.
Experience as a Umalusi Subject Specialist or Evaluator dealing with evaluation and monitoring of private education institutions will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement a system intended to maintain and extend the monitoring of independent schools, private colleges and private assessment bodies.
Duties include developing and maintaining a database for independent schools and private colleges.
The candidate will develop accreditation, monitoring and evaluation instruments and manuals.
The successful candidate will assist in developing accreditation and monitoring policies and procedures.
Additional duties include generating and editing monitoring reports.
The candidate will plan and coordinate site visits and reporting.
The successful candidate will arrange and facilitate workshops.
The role includes establishing and maintaining sound relations with independent schools, private colleges and other relevant stakeholders.
The candidate must apply strong financial management and perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the supervisor.
Enquiries
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Hendrik van der Walt
Tel: 012 030 0824 / 012 349 1510
Email: Hendrik.vanderWalt@Umalusi.org.za
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the Umalusi recruitment portal.
To apply and access more details, visit the Umalusi online application portal.
Applicants may also visit the Umalusi official website and go to the careers section to view the full job advertisements.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 14 August 2026.
Applicants must attach their CV when applying.
Failure to attach the CV will disqualify the application.
Supporting documents must not be attached unless requested.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint.
Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan.
Coloured, Indian and White males or females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.