Bursary Clerk needed at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• A good understanding of the TVET College Bursary Scheme requirements and regulations of the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
• Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data. Operate computer and collate financial statistics.

DUTIES :

• Provide student financial assistance support at all registration times. Provide advocacy on all financial aid support to new students during registration and orientation period. Provide advocacy on all financial aid support to progressing and gap year students.
• Support students and facilitate smooth registration and application of financial assistance to both new and progressing applicants.
• Provide support and facilitate NSFAS online system. Capture campus NSFAS applicants on the registration template for submission to NSFAS.
• Assist students with private accommodation and travel allowance applications. Administer student attendance report requisitions. Verify student accommodation with property owners and provide reports.
• Advocacy of bursary at the Campus. Induction of students and the changes in the eligibility guidelines. Be responsible for the administration of other bursaries.
• Be responsible for verbal and written enquiries from students, parents and other relevant stakeholders.