ADMINISTRATOR: BURSARIES x3

Job Ref #: SS-102
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 3

The Administrator: Bursaries is responsible to maintain the day-to-day administrative support to the operations of the Bursaries department. The incumbent is further responsible for providing administrative support in the processing and administering of bursary processes.

Job Description
General Administrative Services

Efficient administration of the Unit
Take enquiries from internal and external clients
Maintain records and ensure compliance to policies and procedures
Take minutes of meeting and collate all minutes meetings
Provide assistance with agenda compilation
Ensure that changes to scheduled meetings are communicated timeously to all stakeholders
Independently manage meeting logistics
Follow up on meeting outcomes
Make sure that all hotels and travel arrangements are on track and arranged as requested
Distribute relevant information to stakeholders
Assist with reporting to statutory bodies on the statutory obligations of the business unit
Capturing of data as per the requirements of the business unit 
Processing of Bursary Applications

Comply with policies and procedures
Maintenance of student files and database, ensuring data integrity
Process bursary applications
Provide assistance in administering student budgets and reimbursements
Verify all student documents and information
Provide assistance in liaising with study institutions regarding student accounts and results
Handle and escalate student queries (administrative & financial) & follow-ups
Follow up on academic progress of bursars
Support the Optimisation of the Unit

Provide day-to-day administrative tasks related to the achievement of work plans in the Unit
Collate and file indicators for POP in the Unit
Track and record survey returns
Populate reports and submitted in time, in the right format, and accurate

Job Requirements
National Senior Certificate, at a minimum NQF 4
National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 6) in Administration or Business Administration or Project Management or related field is required
At least 1 year experience in an administrative role
Proven knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Closing Date for Applications – 23 May 2025