Financial Aid Officer: NSFAS: X2 postions (Internal only) Two (2) year contracts - (6757) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• Administration of Funding: NSFAS, Pre-funders and NSFAS SETA's 
• The incumbent will be required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Two (2) years administrative experience in the administration of Financial Aid
• Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedure
• Knowledge ITS

Recommendation:

• A relevant National Diploma (3-year qualification) in a Business related field.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Administration of NSFAS funding and other Bursaries 
• Assisting students with Financial Aid to register (Financial Clearance)\
• Ensuring that records are kept up to date  and accurately filed for referencing and audit purpose
• Extracting data, compiling and processing NSFAS funding 
• Crediting of students' fee account and recons
• Participate in orientation and open day sessions 
• Processing of allowances to the students 
• Confirming validity of integrity of documents 
• Provide support to the Senior Financial Aid Officers 
• Liaise with donors, staff, students and other stakeholders
• General administrative which includes filling, maintaining filing system, and any task related to the operations of the office (ad hoc) 

Competencies

• Good communication skills - Verbal and Written 
• Good Interpersonal skills 
• Computer literacy (ITS, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Applied knowledge of ITS.
• Attention to detail 
• Knowledge of financial aid policies, rules, and regulations.
• Exposure to working under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines 
• Contribution to team success
• Managing work (Incl. time management)
• Initiating Action
• Learner/Client focus

Closing Date: 21 July 2023