Bursary Clerk

About the job

REF NO: EMC1/35/26 REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus a recognised national diploma in Financial Management / Accounting or any other relevant qualification. 1-2 years in Bursary / Financial aid / Financial environment. Competencies: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operati ng systems ( Coltech etc.) Skills: Computer skills; Planning and organizing; Good verbal and written communication; Basic numeracy skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Flexibility; Interpersonal Relations; Accuracy; Aptitudes of figures. DUTIES: Assist with the coordination of bursary application processes. Assist with coordinating and monitoring of financial aid processes. Analyse NSFAS provisionally funded students. Assist with the coordination of bursary allocations. Assist with the coordination of providing feedback to students relating to the progress of the bursary process as communicated by NSFAS. Assist in reporting on all bursary allocations and progress. SALARY: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05), Plus benefits CENTRE: Grahamstown Campus ENQUIRIES: Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800 APPLICATIONS: Email address: bcgraham35@emcol.co.za

Duties

Assist new and returning students with bursary/financial -aid applications. Receive, check and capture bursary applications. Verify supporting documents submitted by students. Identify missing or incorrect documentation and advise students accordingly. Assist students with NSFAS application queries. Capture and update student information on the relevant system. Follow up on outstanding applications and supporting documents. Assist with the administration of NSFAS applications. Capture and verify NSFAS applic ant information. Monitor the status of applications. Assist students with NSFAS queries and appeals. Ensure that college records correspond with NSFAS information. Assist with the submission and reconciliation of required information to NSFAS. Assist with the administration of approved student allowances. Verify information required for accommodation and travel allowances. Assist with accommodation-related documentation and verification. Check student attendance information where attendance is a requirement for allowances. Assist with processing or allocating approved bursary funds. Follow up on outstanding allowance payments. Maintain accurate bursary files and student financial -aid records. Capture and update bursary information on the college system. Prepare statistics and reports on applications, approvals, rejections and allowances. Reconcile bursary information and student accounts where required. Ensure documents are properly filed and available for audits. Assist internal and external auditors with bursary-related information. Respond to enquiries from students, parents and other stakeholders. Explain bursary requirements and procedures to students. Provide assistance during registration and orientation. Conduct bursary/financial-aid awareness sessions. Refer complex financial-aid matters to the appropriate supervisor or NSFAS.

Requirements

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate three (3) years Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Public Management / Business Management; or a related field. At least a minimum of one to two years relevant experience in bursary, student financial aid. Knowledge of NSFAS bursary processes and requirements. TVET College bursary rules and guidelines. Student financial aid administration. Basic financial administration. Data capturing and record keeping. Computer literacy, part icularly MS Word and Excel. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational and administrative skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail. Good customer -service skills when dealing with students and parents. High level of integrity and confidentiality because the clerk handles students' personal and financial information. Knowledge of relevant college systems, such as the student administration/financial system and NSFAS online systems, would be advantageous. Driver’s license will be added as an advantage.

Enquiries

All enquiries should be directed to Ms Makondo AT /Ms Ramuzwila HN /Ms Mukhoro M/ Mr Muthige M Tel No: (015) 963 7091/ 7070 /7066/7095 respectively.

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