Financial Aid Officer :Funza Lushaka ,Financial Aid (Internal only

job title

faculty

cape peninsula university of technology -> finance -> financial aid

permanent

support / admin

1

to be confirmed

16/8/2026

to administer nsfas/funza lushaka funding and ensure that funds are administered according to department of basic education (dbe) policy and institutional policies and procedures.

• matric (senior certificate)
• two years administrative 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

• a national diploma in business studies or an equivalent relevant 3-year qualification

• to administer nsfas/funza lushaka funding and ensure that funds are administered according to the department of basic education (dbe) policy and institutional policies and procedures
• administration of funza lushaka funding and other bursaries
• perform assessment on the funza lushaka applicants in line with nsfas / dbe 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.
• extracting data, compiling and processing nsfas funding and perform assessments.
• crediting of student's fee account and reconciliations
• participate in orientation and open day sessions.
• assess and verify private accommodation applicants
• processing of allowances to the students
• confirming validity and integrity of documentsprovide support to senior financial aid officers
• 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)
• any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manag
• good communication skills (verbal and written)
• good interpersonal skills
• computer literacy (applied knowledge of its, outlook, excel and word).
• meticulous and accurancy
• 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: 16 august 2026
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the cape peninsula university of technology is committed to employment equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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