Coordinator at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• The main purpose of this position is to manage and administer bursary funding in accordance with relevant institutional policies and bursar guidelines in an effective and efficient manner.
• Handling of enquiries and advice to current and prospective postgraduate students and other stakeholders by means of consultations;
• Responsible for correspondence, including email;
• Financial management and general administration of bursary funds, including the nomination of suitable candidates, the allocation of funding, as well as the relevant post-award processes;
• Internal and external liaising with stakeholders concerning bursary funds;
• Interpreting and identifying company/donor specific needs and how this can be accommodated within the existing procedure and policy framework of the University;
• Reconciliation of bursary allocations;
• Compiling reports to SU management and donors;
• Responsible for presentations to students and other stakeholders;
• Assisting with internal controls and feedback to auditors;
• Determining and providing input concerning systems requirements;
• Performing a vast number of general administrative tasks related to the preceding duties;
• Performing ad hoc tasks as operationally required and requested by the line management of the PGO and DRD.

Job Requirements  

• Appropriate bachelor's degree, or an equivalent three-year post-school qualification;
• At least two years' experience in a relevant environment;
• A high level of computer literacy;
• Financial management skills and experience in systems and data management;
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.