Bursary Clerk

• Department: Department of Higher Education and Training
• Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: Central Office
• Closing date: 13 November 2026

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate three (3) years Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Public Management / Business Management; or a related field. At least a minimum of one to two years relevant experience in bursary, student financial aid. Knowledge of NSFAS bursary processes and requirements. TVET College bursary rules and guidelines. Student financial aid administration. Basic financial administration. Data capturing and record keeping. Computer literacy, particularly MS Word and Excel. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational and administrative skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail. Good customer-service skills when dealing with students and parents. High level of integrity and confidentiality because the clerk handles students' personal and financial information. Knowledge of relevant college systems, such as the student administration/financial system and NSFAS online systems, would be advantageous. Driver’s license will be added as an advantage.

Assist new and returning students with bursary/financial-aid applications. Receive, check and capture bursary applications. Verify supporting documents submitted by students. Identify missing or incorrect documentation and advise students accordingly. Assist students with NSFAS application queries. Capture and update student information on the relevant system. Follow up on outstanding applications and supporting documents. Assist with the administration of NSFAS applications. Capture and verify NSFAS applicant information. Monitor the status of applications. Assist students with NSFAS queries and appeals. Ensure that college records correspond with NSFAS information. Assist with the submission and reconciliation of required information to NSFAS. Assist with the administration of approved student allowances. Verify information required for accommodation and travel allowances. Assist with accommodation-related documentation and verification. Check student attendance information where attendance is a requirement for allowances. Assist with processing or allocating approved bursary funds. Follow up on outstanding allowance payments. Maintain accurate bursary files and student financial-aid records. Capture and update bursary information on the college system. Prepare statistics and reports on applications, approvals, rejections and allowances. Reconcile bursary information and student accounts where required. Ensure documents are properly filed and available for audits. Assist internal and external auditors with bursary-related information. Respond to enquiries from students, parents and other stakeholders. Explain bursary requirements and procedures to students. Provide assistance during registration and orientation. Conduct bursary/financial-aid awareness sessions. Refer complex financial-aid matters to the appropriate supervisor or NSFAS.

To apply, please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting your relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two contactable references along with a completed, signed Z83 application form (2021 version), which is available from any public service department. While certified copies of your qualifications and supporting documents are only required on or before the interview date, please note that late submissions will not be considered, and the college reserves the right to withdraw any post at any stage. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity employer operating across four local municipalities that actively encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Due to high volumes, communication is limited to shortlisted candidates; therefore, if you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful, keeping in mind that final selection is subject to background vetting, credentials verification, and financial disclosure checks. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. applications are invited from suitably qualified and knowledgeable candidates for appointment for the following positions.