Senior Officer (Post Level 9) Job ID: 5894 at University of the Free State

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:

• Administer and manage bursaries.
• Assist with detailed reporting to funders.
• Coordinate visits and events between funders and bursary recipients.
• Negotiate with funders.
• Prepare Grant applications.
• Oversee signing of funder agreements.
• Assist with yearly setups.
• Manage bursary budgets in collaboration with the line manager.
• Manage student payments and debtors.
• Administer student budgets and reconcile reimbursements.
• Liaise and support with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reconcile bursary funds.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 (with Accounting as one of the subjects studied in the coursework).
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Work in the Higher Education context, especially Finance.
• Interpersonal skills.