Bursary Officer N000179
Listing reference: nwu_001738
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Administration
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINCANCES AND FINANCIAL RELATED SYSTEMS
POSITION NUMBER: N000179
VACANCY: BURSARY OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Coordinator / Administrator of some internal NWU bursaries, as well as Municipalities and Provincial Departments on behalf of all three campuses. Monthly reconciliations of cost centre accounts of Department.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage NWU bursaries from NWU budgeted funds
· Evaluate applications.
· Pay out of bursaries before end of March.
· Constantly check NSFAS Status of all beneficiaries before payment.
Monthly reconciliation of all bursary accounts
· Monthly reconciliation of all cost centre accounts within Central bursary office with outstanding balances.
Manage Private bursaries funds
· Receive list of approved students from sponsor.
· Capture on SBL.
· Assist with allowances template in conjunction with finances that must pay allowances.
· Pay out on student account after confirming no NSFAS students that are going to receive double dipping bursaries.
Ad hoc requests and client services
· Fulfil all ad hoc requests when required.
· Excellent client service to all stakeholders.
· Act as backup staff for invoices
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
· Under health and safety law, each employee has the duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the former’s actions or omissions at work. Therefore, each employee must co-operate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet their legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Numerical competent and accurate with attention to detail
· Computer literate: MS Office products, internet, and e-mail. Good Excel skills
· Analytical and problem-solving ability
· Punctual
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Be able to work in a diverse group of people
· Work independently and without close supervision
· Critical thinking
· Effective time management – working to strict timelines
· Ethical behaviour and honesty
Minimum requirements
· A minimum of 3 Years’ experience with Microsoft Office
· A minimum of 1 Year Bursary Administration or Financial experience
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 Dorah Ntlwana: 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
