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Chief Officer (Post Level 8)

Chief Officer (Post Level 8)

University of the Free StateZA
2 days ago
Job description

Job title : Chief Officer (Post Level 8)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 26, 2025

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Duties and responsibilities :

  • Manage the NSFAS / DHET General fund and NSFAS pre-funders.
  • Prepare, verify, and submit required templates to NSFAS (e.g., academic data, registration data).
  • Review and validate funded lists for accuracy by resolving items on the exception report before allocations.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timely processing of allowance payments.
  • Allocate, adjust, disburse, and cancel bursary amounts as required.
  • Manage the student transport allowance process.
  • Oversee the private accommodation application and approval process.
  • Oversee and manage refund applications.
  • Contribute to the regular review and improvement of Financial Aid information and related documentation.
  • Assist in removing administrative blocks where necessary.
  • Communicate important updates and instructions to students.
  • Manage credit processes, including returning unspent amounts to NSFAS.
  • Assist in compiling and finalising the NSFAS close-out report.
  • Perform reconciliations of entities, funds, and payments.
  • Set up and maintain fiscal amounts on bursary funds, including amendments and reconciliations.
  • Conduct annual setup processes.
  • Create new item types and entities for newly established funds.
  • Assist with statistical reports to senior management, NSFAS, DHET, and other stakeholders.
  • Implement risk management through reconciliation processes and accuracy controls.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train team members.
  • Develop, discuss, and submit performance reviews, work environment assessments, and improvement plans for personnel.
  • Address and resolve escalated enquiries from students, parents, guardians, and external sponsors.
  • Recommend and prepare system improvements to streamline processes.
  • Assist with internal and external audit processes.
  • Participate in the recruitment process for permanent and temporary staff.
  • Attend meetings and provide feedback to relevant staff members.
  • Represent the institution at NSFAS workshops and communicate key updates to management and staff.
  • Inherent requirements :

  • Bachelor’s or B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7 with Accounting on third year level (attach academic record).
  • A minimum of three (3) years' relevant financial experience.
  • Recommendations :

  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft
  • Work in the Higher Education context, especially Financial Aid.
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