DHET Vision
An integrated, coordinated and articulated PSET system for improved economic participation and the social development of youth and adults.
DHET Mission
To provide strategic leadership to the PSET system through the development of appropriate steering mechanisms; effective oversight, monitoring and evaluation; the provision of support service...
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Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification.
2 years’ experience working in the bursary administration environment.
A good understanding of the TVET College Bursary Scheme requirements and regulations of the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
DUTIES :
Provide student financial assistance support at all registration times. Provide advocacy on all financial aid support to new students during registration and orientation period. Provide advocacy on all financial aid support to progressing and gap year students. Support students and facilitate smooth registration and application of financial assistance to both new and progressing applicants.
Provide support and facilitate NSFAS online system. Capture campus NSFAS applicants on the registration template for submission to NSFAS. Assist students with private accommodation and travel allowance applications. Administer student attendance report requisitions. Verify student accommodation with property owners.
Be responsible for verbal and written enquiries from students, parents and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinate student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support services. Administer the bursary and financial aid schemes application processes in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies. Create bursary fund on the ITS system. Create bursary applications and estimates on ITS system.
Coordinate the authorization of disbursement funds. Facilitate other financial aid schemes and options where possible. Allocate bursary remittances on the ITS System. Maintain effective record keeping systems to facilitate smooth external audits and positive audit outcomes.
Liaise with the finance department and ensure that financial aid accounts are updated and reconciled on a continuous basis. Provide guidance to bursary clerks