HEAD: NSFAS FUNDING
Listing reference: ukzn_000549
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Financial Management
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Head of NSFAS Funding provides leadership and oversight for all NSFAS processes across the University.
Job description
- This includes coordinating NSFAS funding services, managing cost centers, generating reports for internal and external stakeholders (including the Student Services Forum and NSFAS), advising on NSFAS policy and procedures, ensuring compliance with all requirements, and maximizing NSFAS funding received
- The role also contributes to the strategic management of the Student Funding Centre (SFC), including decision-making, data analysis, and technical oversight of software systems related to financial aid applications, payments, allowances, and claims
Minimum requirements
- A degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification with majors in financial accounting or business administration or Management Studies or Mathematics or Statistics
- At least 5 years post-training/post-internship experience in financial management or financial accounting of which 3 years should have been at supervisory level
- Knowledge and understanding of student funding in general and NSFAS funding in particular
- Comprehensive understanding of financial management practices and controls, including experience with relevant software systems
- Expertise in reporting financial information, reconciliations, and audit processes
- Proficiency in report writing and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel (intermediate level or above), and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience in staff management
- Knowledge of the POPI Act
Benefits
Appointment to this position will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service and will be on thetotal remuneration package which is inclusive of benefits.
