Intern (1 Year Contract) at University of the Free State

About the Job

Please Ensure that all Relevant Documentation is Attached to Your Application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Services
  • Handle enquiries from students/parents/third parties.
• Student Registration
  • Analyse student accounts.
  • Provide assistance with provisional registration – student advice – process application forms.
• Student Bursaries
  • Receive bursary letters.
  • Capture bursary letters.
  • Liaise with sponsors.
• Collections
  • Communicate with students/parents/collection agencies.
  • Process journals to write off accounts.
  • Liaise with collection agencies.
• Student Account Administration
  • Analyse accounts.
  • Create and post journals.
• Refunds
  • Receive refund applications.
  • Check the completeness of the applications.
  • Journalise transaction.
  • Create and process vendors.
  • Create and process vouchers.

Help Desk/Call Centre and [email protected] - email

• Handle enquiries from walk-in students/parents/clients.
• Handle e-mail enquiries from students/parents/clients.

Cashiering

• Knowledge of cash procedures.
• Process receipts accurately.
• Send balance sheets to the head cashier daily.
• Ensure good record keeping.

Inherent Requirements:

• B. Com degree or related qualification on NQF level 7.

Competencies

Required Competencies:

• Results oriented.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking.

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

 Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

 Leading.

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

 Building Coalitions

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of Duties:

• 1 October 2023.

Closing Date:

• 12 September 2023.

Salary:

• The salary is R8 293.75 per month.