Administrative Officer: Human Resource Development (People Development) (Bursary Admin) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate or equivalent qualification. 
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Bursary Administration and budgeting. Appropriate experience in BAS.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of BAS. Knowledge of BIMS. Computer literacy (MS Office package and MS Outlook). Sound knowledge regarding Bursary matters related to the post. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate internal and external bursaries. Administer bursaries on the Bursary Information Management System. Facilitate the transfer of payments to Higher Education Institutions. Technical support for the implementation of full-time bursaries. Do criminal record verifications with prospective and current bursary students.
• Monitoring of the bursary budget and give input to the budget projections. Prepare and collate bursary payments. Capture bursary payments on BAS. Do regular bursary audits.
• Do regular follow ups with bursary holders. Coordinate Breach of Contracts of bursary holders. Do necessary BAS Journals as required. Plan and attend career exhibitions.
• Handle telephone and written enquiries. Liaise with HEIs and relevant stakeholders. Supervise staff. Provide general support to the Directorate: People Development.