About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a dedicated Bursary Officer for its Central Office located in King William’s Town. This pivotal role is designed to ensure that students have access to financial aid and bursary schemes, facilitating their journey through education. By supporting the financial needs of students, you will play a crucial part in uplifting the community and empowering the next generation of skilled professionals in South Africa.
As a Bursary Officer, you will oversee the administration of various financial aid processes, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and regulations. This role is not just about managing funds; it’s about making a significant impact on students’ lives, helping them achieve their educational goals while navigating financial challenges. Your expertise will contribute to the overall mission of the department, shaping the future of education in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing quality education and training opportunities for all South Africans. With a mandate to improve the skills and competencies of the workforce, the department plays a vital role in ensuring that educational institutions, such as TVET colleges, have the resources necessary to support students. Working here means being part of a mission that contributes to the country’s development and economic growth through education.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and coordinate student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support for the college.
- Administer bursary and financial aid schemes application processes in line with NSFAS guidelines and policies.
- Authorize disbursement of funds and monitor compliance with financial aid regulations.
- Maintain and evaluate databases of all student applications, ensuring adherence to Department of Higher Education and Training and NSFAS requirements.
- Prepare and submit annual NSFAS reconciliation reports, including identifying overpayments for recovery.
- Facilitate online applications and assist with capturing student data and processing funding lists.
- Provide financial aid awareness during registration and orientation for students.
- Address verbal and written financial queries from students, parents, and college management.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 (Matric) certificate plus a recognized three-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management/Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial aid, bursary administration, or general financial management within the TVET sector.
- Strong knowledge of TVET college bursary guidelines and NSFAS regulations.
- Excellent computer literacy, particularly in MS Excel and student management systems like ITS or Coltech.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with basic numeracy skills.
- A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600.
Requirements
Not providedJob Duties
Ensure overall supervision and coordination of student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support services for the entire college.Ensure the overall supervision and administration of bursary and financial aid schemes application processes for the entire college in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies.
Ensure overall supervision and authorisation of disbursement of funds.
Ensure overall supervision and facilitation of other financial aid schemes.
Ensure overall supervision, monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of database of all student applications in terms of Department of Higher Education and Training and NSFAS requirements.
Ensure overall supervision and consolidate reports on all bursary and financial aid allocations for the entire college.
Uploading and posting of all NSFAS student tuition remittances on the Coltech systems including reconciliation and balancing thereof.
Prepare and conclude annual NSFAS reconciliation report in terms of advances and tuition fee receipts/remittances.
Identify all NSFAS overpayments and credits with interest that should be repaid and refunded to NSFAS annually.
Follow up on outstanding close reports.
Facilitate online applications, capture student data on registration templates, and process funding lists.
Provide financial aid awareness during registration and orientation periods for new and returning students.
Assist with private accommodation, travel allowances, and student attendance report requisitions.
Handle verbal and written financial queries from students, parents, and college management.
