SACAP Student Accounts Controller Vacancy 2026 – Apply for Finance Job in Cape Town
Looking for a finance and debt collection job in the higher education sector? SACAP is hiring a Student Accounts Controller for its Cape Town Campus in the Western Cape. This permanent position is ideal for experienced finance professionals with strong administration, debtor management, and student accounts experience.
Student Accounts Controller – Job Overview
Job Title Student Accounts Controller Company SACAP Location Job Type Permanent Industry Higher Education Department Finance Experience Level Mid-Senior Closing Date 22 May 2026
About SACAP
SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) is one of South Africa’s leading independent higher education institutions. The institution offers accredited qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management, and Social Work.
SACAP operates campuses in:
- Online Learning
Student Accounts Controller Job Description
The Student Accounts Controller will manage student debtors, handle account queries, process payments, and support student re-registration and enrolment finance administration.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, recruitment teams, and Head Office to ensure accurate financial processing and debt collection.
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Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Responding to student account queries within 24 hours
- Following up on outstanding student debt
- Managing the student debtors book to reduce debtor days
- Contacting bad debtors weekly
- Updating weekly spreadsheets and reports
- Assisting with student re-registration and enrolment finance administration
- Collecting new debit orders
- Processing redeposit payments
- Preparing and sending pro forma invoices and statements
- Following up on debit order payments
- Managing swipe machine transactions
- Sending financial transaction records to Head Office
- Compiling refund documentation for processing
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
- Accounting-related degree or relevant qualification
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in debt collection
- At least 5 years’ administration experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Higher Education preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Pastel
- Computer literate
- Experience with Acumatica advantageous
Required Skills and Attributes
SACAP is looking for candidates with:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational abilities
- Good time management
- Analytical and methodical thinking
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Reliability and adaptability
- Professionalism and diplomacy
- Team player mentality
- Passion for finance and administration
Working Hours
This is a full-time position operating Monday to Friday:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
- Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
Candidates may occasionally work flexible hours for operational requirements such as evening webinars.
Why Apply for This SACAP Job?
This opportunity offers:
- Permanent employment stability
- Experience within a leading higher education institution
- Career growth in finance and student accounts
- Exposure to higher education financial administration
- Professional working environment in
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application and supporting documents through the official SACAP careers portal before the closing date.
Official Website
SACAP Careers