FINANCIAL AID OFFICERS

Department of Higher Education and Training
Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), plus actual benefits

CENTRE : Central Office, King William’s Town: 

  • Ref No: KING/01/09/2026 
  • Ref No: ZWE/02/09/2026 
  • Ref No: AL/03/09/2026 

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognised three-year (3) National Diploma in Financial Management (NQF 6) or related qualification plus at least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a TVET Financial environment and a valid driver’s license.
  • Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of CET and PSET; Knowledge of PSA and PSR 2016; Knowledge of PFMA and departmental policies. Knowledge of COLTECH system; Basic knowledge of practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.
  • Basic knowledge of the Public Service Financial Legislations, procedures (PFMA, Financial Manual); Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (ITS etc.). Excellent Communication (Oral and Written); Networking, Negotiation, Research. Interpersonal Skills Planning and Organizing Skills, Computer Skills, Basic Numeracy Skills. 

DUTIES :

  • Coordinate student bursary schemes and financial aid administrative support services in the Campus. Administer the bursary and financial aid schemes application processes for the campus in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies.
  • Review application for financial Aid. Analyze NSFAS provisionally funded students. Coordinate the authorisation of disbursement funds.
  • Facilitate of other financial aid schemes i.e. WRSETA, HWSETA, etc. Report on all bursary and financial aid allocations to financial aid committee and other stakeholders. Supervise staff. 

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEastern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience2+ years
Posted19 October 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
Eastern Cape

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