Bursary Administrator Opportunities – 7 Positions Available

Are you looking for a career opportunity in bursary administration, student funding or education programme management? A new Bursary Administrator opportunity is available for organised and detail-oriented candidates who have experience in administration, finance or bursary management.

The successful candidates will support the administration of bursary programmes throughout the bursary lifecycle. This includes assisting with applications, student onboarding, record keeping, payments, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

There are 7 opportunities available.

Bursary Administrator Job Details

About the Bursary Administrator Position

The Bursary Administrator will provide accurate, organised and responsive administrative support throughout the bursary lifecycle.

The role involves working with students, educational institutions, clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Therefore, successful candidates must have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential academic and financial information.

Bursary Administrator Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Supporting bursary recruitment and application processing.
• Assisting with student onboarding.
• Capturing, verifying and maintaining accurate student information.
• Maintaining institution and programme records.
• Managing bursary contracts and supporting documentation.
• Processing academic records and proof of registration.
• Managing invoices and other financial documentation.
• Maintaining accurate digital records and programme trackers.
• Supporting student allowance administration and payments.
• Assisting with invoices and financial reconciliations.
• Using Microsoft Excel to analyse information and identify discrepancies.
• Identifying trends, risks and outstanding actions.
• Preparing programme reports and schedules.
• Preparing management information.
• Supporting audits and compliance activities.
• Assisting with reporting cycles and programme close-out activities.
• Coordinating with students and educational institutions.
• Communicating with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Providing administrative coordination.
• Supporting team leadership where required.

Bursary Administrator Requirements

To be considered for the Bursary Administrator opportunities, applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A minimum NQF Level 6 qualification.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Two to three years of experience in administration, bursary administration, finance administration or a related field.
• Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
• Accounting, bookkeeping or finance administration skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong data-management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong record-keeping skills.
• The ability to manage confidential personal information.
• The ability to manage academic and financial information responsibly.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Knowledge of B-BBEE and the South African skills development environment will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal Bursary Administrator should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Analytical thinking.
• Accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Financial confidence.
• A proactive approach.
• Accountability.
• Professionalism.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication.
• Good deadline management.

Advantageous Experience

The following experience or knowledge will be advantageous:

• Previous bursary administration experience.
• Student funding experience.
• Experience working in education programmes.
• Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications.
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Experience using student management systems.
• Experience using financial systems.
• Knowledge of SETA programmes.
• Knowledge of learnerships and skills development programmes.
• Previous team coordination experience.
• Previous leadership experience.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents before submitting their application:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A copy of their Identity Document.
• Qualification certificates.

Why Apply for the Bursary Administrator Opportunity?

The Bursary Administrator opportunities provide an opportunity to build experience in education administration, student funding, finance administration and skills development.

Successful candidates may gain valuable experience working with bursary programmes and supporting students throughout different stages of their education journey. In addition, the role provides exposure to financial administration, reporting, compliance and stakeholder management.

How to Apply for the Bursary Administrator Opportunities

Candidates who meet the requirements can submit their application through the official application portal.

Apply Online: https://ttibursaries.co.za/careers/bursary_administrator#application-form

Applicants should ensure that they provide all required documents and that their information is accurate before submitting their application.

Important: Never pay money to apply for a legitimate job, bursary, internship or learnership opportunity. Always verify opportunities and apply through official application platforms.

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