- Company
- Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- High Street Campus
- Job type
- Bursary
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05), Plus benefits
- Reference
- EMC1/36/26
- Closing date
- Not stated — apply soon
About this post
The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for a Bursary Clerk in High Street Campus. It is a permanent post on salary level 5, paying R237 453 – R279 708 per annum , Plus benefits.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Grade 12 plus a recognised national diploma in Financial Management / Accounting or any other relevant qualification. 1-2 years in Bursary / Financial aid / Financial environment.
- Competencies: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics.
- Basic knowledge of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual).
- Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Coltech etc.) Skills: Computer skills
- Planning and organizing
- Good verbal and written communication
- Basic numeracy skills
- Ability to perform routine tasks
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Relations
- Accuracy
- Aptitudes of figures.
What you’ll do
- Assist with the coordination of bursary application processes.
- Assist with coordinating and monitoring of financial aid processes.
- Analyse NSFAS provisionally funded students.
- Assist with the coordination of bursary allocations.
- Assist with the coordination of providing feedback to students relating to the progress of the bursary process as communicated by NSFAS.
- Assist in reporting on all bursary allocations and progress.
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 EMC1/36/26 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: Email address: bchs36@emcol.co.za
Enquiries: Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800
Download the editable Z83 application form (official DPSA PDF). It is free: nobody may charge you for it.
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- Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.
Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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