Team Leader II: NSFAS (P9) (Finance: Revenue & Administration: Student Finance: Financial Aid) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Follows up on outstanding debts.
• Authorises journals and NSFAS student refunds.
• Administers all operational daily activities on NSFAS accounts.
• Authorises general payments related to NSFAS and financial aid.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations.
• Prepares analysis and relevant information for management reporting.
• Manages Student Finance awareness campaign process in conjunction with the Senior Manager.
• Manages the execution of identified strategies within Student Finance.
• Management of NSFAS function.
• Management of the consent form process and allowance allocations
• Performs other ad hoc tasks as requested by the line manager.
• Enforces the University policy and procedures regarding NSFAS and financial aid.
• Ensures timeous compilation of the NSFAS Booklet and procedures.
• Assists the Senior Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing the annual budget for NSFAS unit.
• Provides relevant statistics for Management.
• Liaises with clients regarding academic results, arrangements, and NSFAS-related inquiries.
• Builds and strengthen relationships between Internal and External Stakeholders at UJ.
• Liaises with the Student Enrolment Centre.
• Liaises with auditors (internal and external) during the annual UJ audit.
• Liaises with the SRC about ad hoc situations related to students.
• Manages staff, prepares work schedules, and assigns specific duties.
• Encourages and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Manages, reviews and approves external bursaries and allowances.

Minimum requirements

• A National Diploma with Accountancy or a relevant financial qualification (NQF 6).
• Minimum of three to five years of finance-related experience.
• Flexibility to work on all 4 campuses as and when required.
• Experience in working on ITS and Oracle systems will be an advantage.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Solid understanding and application of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Customer Service Orientation and negotiation skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Good accounting skills.
• The ability to function independently in a high-pressure environment.
• Good interpersonal relations skills and a client-service orientation.
• Good people management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Good planning, listening and organising skills.

Recommendations:

• A Bachelors' degree with Accountancy or a relevant financial qualification (NQF 7)
• Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience within a Student Finance environment will be an advantage
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work under pressure with large volumes
• Good conflict management and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in English

Apply by: 22 August 2025