Bursary Officer N000179
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Receive, evaluate and pay NWU undergraduate on new SIST system
· Evaluate applications of below list of bursaries on daily basis.
· Capture status on SIS on daily basis.
· Provide Student Group-list to Student Account Department.
· Prepare pay-out file on daily basis.
· Follow up on incomplete applications.
o Freshers merit (Private schools and Cambridge results).
o Senior merit (Students from other institutions).
o Sport bursaries received from Dept Sport.
o Culture bursaries received from Dept Culture.
o Orphan bursaries.
o Disability bursaries.
o Undergrad recruitment bursaries received from the Marketing Department.
NWU undergraduate bursaries automated in SIST
· Administer and verify the following automated NWU Bursaries
o Freshers’ merits
o Senior merits
o Family discount
Monthly reconciliation of all bursary accounts
o Monthly reconciliation of all bursary accounts with outstanding balances on month end before or on 10th working day of each month.
Assist with private bursaries and SETA funding
· Capture applications on system.
· Capture data of successful students on spreadsheets.
· Provide allowance detail to Student Accounts for processing.
· Provide fee statements, proof of registration, academic records as required by sponsors/SETA.
· Pay bursaries to student account.
Records Management
· E-Filing of documents and signed MOU/MOA in terms of NWU record management policy.
Ad-Hoc requests and client services
· Fulfil all ad hoc requests when required.
Occupational Health and Safety
· Comply with OHS rules and regulations.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Numerical competent and accurate with attention to detail.
· Computer literate: MS Office, internet and email.
· Microsoft Excel
· Analytical and problem-solving ability
· Punctual
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Be able to work with a diverse group of people.
· Work independently and without close supervision.
· Effective time management- working to strict timelines.
· Ethical behavior and honesty.
Minimum requirements
· A Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) in Bursary/Financial Administration.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Bursary Administration.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr DJ Hefer 018 299 2048
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo 018 299 2624
CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
