About the Role
The Western TVET College is inviting applications for the position of Financial Aid/Bursary Officer across several campuses, including Carletonville, Krugersdorp, and Randfontein. This vital role is dedicated to providing students with the financial support they need to pursue their education, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their academic journey. Working in these vibrant communities, your efforts will directly impact the lives of countless students, helping them secure bursaries and financial aid that can make all the difference in their educational experience.
As a Financial Aid/Bursary Officer, you will play an essential role in coordinating student bursary schemes and providing administrative support services. Your work will not only involve managing the application processes but also engaging with students to help them navigate their financial options. By ensuring that funds are disbursed accurately and timely, you will contribute significantly to the mission of public service in South Africa, promoting access to education for all.
About the Department
The Western TVET College is committed to empowering students through accessible education and training opportunities. The institution aims to foster skills development and create pathways for students to thrive in a competitive job market. By working within this department, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on enhancing the educational landscape in South Africa, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and the wider community.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the administration of bursary and financial aid schemes across multiple campuses.
- Manage the application processes for financial aid and ensure compliance with NSFAS guidelines and other policies.
- Review and analyze applications for financial aid, providing timely feedback to students.
- Facilitate the authorization and disbursement of funds to eligible students.
- Maintain accurate records and report on all bursary and financial aid allocations to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the timely upload of bursary applications to the NSFAS portal and address any outstanding requirements.
- Reconcile financial data with accounting systems monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What You’ll Need
- A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate along with a recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or a relevant field.
- A minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in bursary or financial aid services.
- Proficiency in computer use and familiarity with financial application systems.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, alongside basic numeracy abilities.
- An understanding of public service financial legislation, procedures, and Treasury Regulations.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver your application or email it to the relevant Financial Aid officer as detailed below.
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Requirements
Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management/Accounting or any other relevant qualification.Must have a minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in bursary / financial aid services.
Must be computer literate.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Must have basic knowledge and understanding of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.
Knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, NSFAS guidelines and Financial Management practices and principles).
Knowledge of basic financial application systems.
Must have good verbal and written communication, basic numeracy skills, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to operate office equipment, flexibility, interpersonal relations, accuracy and aptitudes of figures.
Job Duties
Coordinate student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support services in the Campus.Administer the bursary and financial aid schemes application processes for the campus in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies.
Review application for financial Aid.
Analyse NSFAS provisionally funded students.
Coordinate the authorisation of disbursement funds.
Facilitate of other financial aid schemes.
Report on all bursary and financial aid allocations to financial aid committee and other stakeholders.
Timeous upload of all student bursary applications on the NSFAS portal including submission of any additional information/documents required by NSFAS to successfully process all applications.
Reconciliation of upload data 46 on NSFAS, with Pastel and Coltech monthly including following up on all outstanding matters.
