NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS) - SENIOR SPECIALIST INSTITUTIONAL DATA SUPPORT: UNIVERSITIES

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and define institutional data metrics for universities registration data submissions
• Coordinate business requirements for internal systems development and changes for processing of university data
• Manage university data exchange for projects; Historical Debt, Closing Out, Adjustments and Final Reports
• Manage internal relationships between Business ICT and PMO to facilitate SOP’s and Process documentation on behalf of the university sector support
• Administering data support to Servicing Administrators and SM University to respond to institutional queries
• Monitor university performance targets for applications, appeals, funding and disbursement for the universities sector and alert the SM Universities to data anomalies.
• Manage core system processes end-to-end to ensure the university data is successfully processed through to disbursement and final reports.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks by assisting Business to implement appropriate controls as well as assisting Internal Audit and Risk with ensuring internal control procedures are implemented and monitored.
• Actively participate in ICT/ Business Operations /PMO and related committees.
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DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements
• A three-year degree in Information Technology, Commerce or similar relevant qualification
• A minimum of ten years’ experience of which at least three years has been as a Business Support Manager or similar role, in an integrated application package environment.
• Business and systems analysis skills
• Knowledgeable in student funding processes and service management standards
• Project/programme management experience
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in financial planning and budgeting
 
Beneficial skills and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSFAS Act and the higher education policy environment
• Knowledge of public entity supply chain management policy and procedures
• Exposure to Cordys/OpenText or similar BPM systems.
 
Competencies
• Strategic Orientation (Moderate level required) Strategic Orientation is about the ability to think long- term and beyond one’s own area. It involves three key dimensions: business awareness, critical analysis and integration of information, and the ability to develop an action-oriented plan.
• Customer Impact (Advanced level required) Customer Impact is about serving and building value-added relationships with customers or clients, be they internal or external.
• Market Knowledge (Moderate level required) Market Knowledge is about understanding the market in which a business operates. This business context can include the competition, the suppliers, the customer base and the regulatory environment.
• Commercial Orientation (Moderate level required) Commercial Orientation is about identifying and moving towards business opportunities, seizing chances to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Results Orientation (Advanced level required) Results Orientation is about being focused on improvement of business results.
• Change Leadership (Advanced level required) Change Leadership is about transforming and aligning an organization through its people to drive for improvement in new and challenging directions. It is energizing a whole organization to want to change in the same direction.
• Collaboration and Influence (Advanced level required) Collaboration and Influence are about working effectively with, and influencing those outside of, your functional area for positive impact on business performance.
• People and Organisation Development (Advanced level required) People and Organizational Development is about developing the long- term capabilities of others and the organization as a whole and finding satisfaction in influencing or even transforming someone’s life or career.
• Team Leadership (Advanced level required) Team Leadership is about focusing, aligning and building effective groups both within one’s immediate organization and across functions.

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REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R 867,356 to R 1,021,699
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
 
PLEASE NOTE
 
Closing date: 8 July 2020
 
Interested applicants should send detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.  NSFAS do not consider late applications. Staff on Leave must ensure that they check the NSFAS portals for advertised vacancies and familiarize themselves with the respective closing dates. NSFAS only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates.
 
If you do not hear from NSFAS within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
 
NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “
 
10 Brodie Road, House Vincent, 2nd Floor, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7700 | Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800
Tel No.: 0800 067 327 | 021 763 3200 | Email: jobs@nsfas.org.za