- Company
- Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- Central Office
- Job type
- Bursary
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Reference
- VTVET 20/2026
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for a Bursary Clerk in Central Office. It is a permanent post on salary level 5, paying R237 453 – R279 708 per annum , plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate/NCV Level 4 Certificate.
- An appropriate three (3) years Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Public Management / Business Management; or a related field.
- At least a minimum of one to two years relevant experience in bursary, student financial aid.
- Knowledge of NSFAS bursary processes and requirements.
- TVET College bursary rules and guidelines.
- Student financial aid administration.
- Basic financial administration.
- Data capturing and record keeping.
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Word and Excel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good customer-service skills when dealing with students and parents.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality because the clerk handles students' personal and financial information.
- Knowledge of relevant college systems, such as the student administration/financial system and NSFAS online systems, would be advantageous.
- Driver’s license will be added as an advantage.
What you’ll do
- Assist new and returning students with bursary/financial-aid applications.
- Receive, check and capture bursary applications.
- Verify supporting documents submitted by students.
- Identify missing or incorrect documentation and advise students accordingly.
- Assist students with NSFAS application queries.
- Capture and update student information on the relevant system.
- Follow up on outstanding applications and supporting documents.
- Assist with the administration of NSFAS applications.
- Capture and verify NSFAS applicant information.
- Monitor the status of applications.
- Assist students with NSFAS queries and appeals.
- Ensure that college records correspond with NSFAS information.
- Assist with the submission and reconciliation of required information to NSFAS.
- Assist with the administration of approved student allowances.
- Verify information required for accommodation and travel allowances.
- Assist with accommodation-related documentation and verification.
- Check student attendance information where attendance is a requirement for allowances.
- … and 13 more points in the official advert.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number VTVET 20/2026 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: Your application must clearly quote the correct job reference number and can either be posted to Human Resources Management, Vhembe TVET College, Private Bag X2136, Sibasa, 0970, Alternatively, applications may be send to Hr.applications@vhembecollege.edu.za or hand-delivered to the Central Office, Site 203, Unit A, Sibasa.
Enquiries: All enquiries should be directed to Ms Makondo AT/Ms Ramuzwila HN/Ms Mukhoro M/Mr Muthige M Tel No: (015) 963 7091/7070/7066/7095 respectively.
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
To apply, please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting your relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two contactable references along with a completed, signed Z83 application form (2021 version), which is available from any public service department. While certified copies of your qualifications and supporting documents are only required on or before the interview date, please note that late submissions will not be considered, and the college reserves the right to withdraw any post at any stage. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity employer operating across four local municipalities that actively encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Due to high volumes, communication is limited to shortlisted candidates; therefore, if you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful, keeping in mind that final selection is subject to background vetting, credentials verification, and financial disclosure checks. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Vhembe TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. applications are invited from suitably qualified and knowledgeable candidates for appointment for the following positions.
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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