REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification. 1 – 2 years’ experience working in the bursary administration environment.
• 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. Communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Basic numeracy skills. Teamwork.
• Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to operate office equipment. Working under pressure. Meeting deadlines. Extensive working skills on MS Excel is required for this position. MS Excel skills will be determined during a practical that forms part of the verbal interview score. A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

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. Assist students with accredited accommodation queries. Administer students attendance report requisitions. Verify student accommodation with property owners.
• Be responsible for verbal and written enquiries from students, parents and other relevant stakeholders. Assist with the application for other bursary funding and the disbursement of all its allowances. Be responsible for record keeping of the bursary office.