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 PeopleSoftWork in the Higher Education context, especially Financial Aid.Accounting / Financial Services jobs