Bursary Officer (x2 Posts)

Published: 11 July 2025

πŸ“‹Job Overview

Are you ready to kickstart your career in public service and make a meaningful impact in your community? The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for two passionate Bursary Officers to join their team at the Ermelo Campus. This is your chance to play a crucial role in supporting students and ensuring they have access to the financial resources they need to succeed. As a Bursary Officer, your daily responsibilities will revolve around coordinating student bursary schemes and providing essential administrative support for financial aid services. You’ll be actively involved in administering bursary applications, ensuring that everything aligns with the guidelines of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and other funding agreements. Your role will also include creating bursary funds in the ITS system, managing applications, facilitating disbursement of funds, and conducting audits to reconcile financial aid accounts. In essence, you will be the backbone of financial support for students, helping them overcome financial barriers to education. This position is vital not just for the students directly benefiting from the bursaries, but for the entire community of Ermelo and beyond. By ensuring that deserving students receive the financial assistance they need, you are contributing to the education and empowerment of future leaders in South Africa. Your efforts will help cultivate a generation that is better equipped to tackle the challenges of our society, making this role incredibly meaningful. For young South Africans looking for a stable and rewarding path, becoming a Bursary Officer offers an incredible opportunity. Not only will you gain invaluable professional experience in financial management, but you will also receive the training necessary to thrive in government jobs. This entry-level position opens doors to a fulfilling career in public service, allowing you to make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about education and eager to contribute to your community, don’t miss out on this chance to join the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Bursary Officer. Your journey toward a purposeful career starts here!

πŸ“‹ Job Details

πŸ’° Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (plus benefits)
πŸ“ Location: Ermelo Campus Ref No: GSC52/2025
πŸ“§ Applications: The Acting Human Resource Manager; Gert Sibande TVET College; P. O. Box 3475; Standerton, 2430, email: applications@gscollege.edu.za or Hand
❓ Enquiries: Mr BJ Dlongolo Tel No: (017) 712 9040

πŸ“Requirements

A Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management or Equivalent Qualification, A minimum of one (1) year work experience in Financial Management or Bursary Management, A valid Driver’s licence.

⚑Key Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support services, Administer the bursary and financial aid schemes application processes in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies, Create bursary fund on the ITS system, Create bursary applications and Estimates on ITS system, Coordinate the authorization of disbursement funds, Facilitate of 31 other financial aid schemes i.e WRSETA, HWSETA etc, Allocate bursary remittances on the ITS System, Assist in Audit , Reconcile the financial aid accounts, And any other related duties.

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