The Finance Division is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, strategic financial administrative service to the Central University of Technology. By utilising competent personnel and developing robust norms, standards, and systems, we execute operational processes and accomplish financial performance that directly supports the overarching vision and strategic goals of the institution.


Executive Leadership

The division is led by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who provides strategic financial stewardship and oversees the university's financial planning, resource management, and regulatory compliance.

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Primary Functions

The Finance Division performs several critical functions to ensure the financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency of the university.

Financial Control and Reporting

This section directs its activities towards stringent budgetary control and expenditure management. Responsibilities include asset management, loans, investments, and control over equipment utilisation. The section also reports directly to the CUT Council and the Department of Higher Education and Training on critical financial matters.

Student Financial Administration

This section renders support to students regarding bursaries and loans, striving to alleviate the anxiety of financial burden so students can focus on their academic success.

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Financial Efficiency and Accountability

This function promotes financial efficiency across all areas of the university. It is responsible for debt recovery and Responsibility Accounting, with special attention devoted to business units and cost centres.

Procurement and Supplier Management

This section manages the university's procurement processes, ensuring strict compliance with national treasury regulations and institutional policies. We are committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisition of goods and services to support the university's operational needs.


Key Financial Resources

Supplier Information and Registration

Mandatory Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration

All CUT suppliers are requested to register on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD). The CUT conducts business exclusively with suppliers who are registered on the CSD with an "active" status.

How to Register and Submit Your Details:

  1. Complete your registration online at www.csd.gov.za.
  2. Once registered, obtain your unique MAAA registration number.
  3. Forward your MAAA number to the CUT supplier database administrator at suppliers@cut.ac.za.

Enquiries: For any questions regarding supplier registration or the CSD, please contact the CUT supplier database administrator at the email address provided above.

Contacts

Ms Jacolene van Tonder

Ms Jacolene van Tonder

Bloemfontein Campus

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