Senior Bursary Officer

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Senior Bursary Officer, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: Email Address: sbo25@emcol.co.za Reference number to quote: EMC1/25/26 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: To Apply: Applications must be submitted on completed latest Z83 form. A detailed comprehensive CV is required. Certified copies of the required documents as per the advert specification will be requested from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit completed latest Z83 form and detailed comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements 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. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, financial record checks, verification of qualification and previous employment verification). Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 3 months after the advert closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity and reserves the right not to appoint. The decision of employment in terms of employment equity will be determined by the employment equity targets of the Department/College. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All Applications must be submitted through email addresses per position and ensure that it is 1 attachment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of all student applications in terms of Department of Higher Education and Training and NSFAS requirements.
• Maintain a database of all student applications in terms of college bursary requirements.
• Log and submit all applications and ensure all required information are attached to the application. monitor bursary and other awards in conjunction in relation to finance portfolio and college procedure.
• Coordinate bursary allocations.
• Ensure administration of bursaries are in line with NSFAS guidelines, funder MOU/SLA and policies.
• Review application for financial Aid.
• Analyze NSFAS provisionally funded students.
• Authorize disbursement of funds.
• Report on all bursary and financial aid allocations and progress.
• Management of human, physical and financial resources.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent plus a recognized National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management/Accounting or any other relevant qualification.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in MS-Excel.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in Bursary/Financial aid services.
• Valid Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• Competencies:
• Basic knowledge of financial functions
• Practices as well as the ability to capture data
• Operate computer and collate financial statistics
• Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Coltech, etc.) Essential knowledge of financial functions
• Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, NSFAS guidelines and Financial Management practices).
• Skills:
• Planning and organizing
• Computer skills
• Language
• Good verbal and written communication
• Basic numeracy skills
• Ability to perform routine tasks
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Accuracy
• Aptitudes of figures