Financial Aid Officer: Bursaries, Finance Department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric/Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Two (2) years' relevant experience in the administration of financial aid
• Strong knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ITS
• Required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required

Recommendation 

• A relevant National Diploma in Business Studies or an equivalent 3-year qualification
• Financial aid experience within a higher education environment
• Knowledge of ITS

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Administration of Bursaries and SETAs funding
• Perform assessment and funding eligibility in line with donor's conditions and CPUT policies
• Assisting students with Financial Aid to register (Financial Clearance)
• Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurately filed for quick reference and audit purposes.
• Processing bursary claims in line with donor's criteria and internal audit reviews
• Crediting of student's fee account and processing awards
• Perform reconciliation reports to verify cost centre assigned to donors
• Assess and verify private accommodation applicants
• Confirming validity and integrity of documents
• Preparing allowance file and processing of allowances to the students
• Liaise with donors, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• General administrative duties which include filling, maintaining filling system, and any tasks related to the operations of the office (ad hoc)
• Participate in orientation and open day sessions.
• Provide support to Senior Financial Aid Officers and Manager
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager

Competencies

• Good communication skills - Verbal and Written
• Good Interpersonal Skills. Computer Literacy (ITS, Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Applied knowledge of ITS.
• Attention to detail.
• Meticulous and accuracy
• Knowledge of financial aid policies, rules, and regulations.
• Exposure to working under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Contribution to team success
• Managing Work (incl. Time Management)
• Initiating Action
• Learner/ Client focus

Closing Date: 04 October 2026