Bursary Clerk REF NO: EMC1/35/26 at Department of Higher Education and Training

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05), Plus benefits 

CENTRE : Grahamstown Campus 

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 operating 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.