Financial Aid Officer: Bursaries, Finance Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- Matric/Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Two 2 years' relevant experience in the administration of financial aid
- Strong knowledge of financial aid policies and procedures
- Knowledge of ITS
- Required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required
Recommendation
- A relevant National Diploma in Business Studies or an equivalent 3-year qualification
- Financial aid experience within a higher education environment
- Knowledge of ITS
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Administration of Bursaries and SETAs funding
- Perform assessment and funding eligibility in line with donor's conditions and CPUT policies
- Assisting students with Financial Aid to register Financial Clearance
- Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurately filed for quick reference and audit purposes.
- Processing bursary claims in line with donor's criteria and internal audit reviews
- Crediting of student's fee account and processing awards
- Perform reconciliation reports to verify cost centre assigned to donors
- Assess and verify private accommodation applicants
- Confirming validity and integrity of documents
- Preparing allowance file and processing of allowances to the students
- Liaise with donors, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
- General administrative duties which include filling, maintaining filling system, and any tasks related to the operations of the office ad hoc
- Participate in orientation and open day sessions.
- Provide support to Senior Financial Aid Officers and Manager
- Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager
Competencies
- Good communication skills - Verbal and Written
- Good Interpersonal Skills. Computer Literacy ITS, Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Applied knowledge of ITS.
- Attention to detail.
- Meticulous and accuracy
- Knowledge of financial aid policies, rules, and regulations.
- Exposure to working under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
- Contribution to team success
- Managing Work incl. Time Management
- Initiating Action
- Learner/ Client focus
Closing Date : 04 October 2026