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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS) VACANCIES
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
Working at NSFAS goes beyond just a job. It involves making a difference in pursuit of South Africa’s national and human resource development goals.
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
Working at NSFAS goes beyond just a job. It involves making a difference in pursuit of South Africa’s national and human resource development goals.
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
ENTERPRISE RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Type & Grade: Market Related (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Vacancy No: 05 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The primarily purpose of this role is to play in the second line of defence in order to actively drive the improvement of governance, risk management and compliance across all lines of defence within NSFAS. This role will serve to assist the GRC executive in the execution of the mandate for the unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to Strategic Development for the Department
• Define overall governance, risk and compliance requirements for NSFAS (strategy), including an execution plan and roadmap.
• Provide input into the strategy for the department/section and participate in executive strategy discussions.
• Provide input into budget and ensure budget management.
• Develop and build a network relevant to deliver on the core mandate of the GRC with Executive and Senior Management.
• Define overarching governance, risk and compliance policy frameworks, templates and standards.
• Work across the GRC unit to strengthen the unit overall and contribute to its overall success (not just that of risk).
Governance and Compliance Operations
Governance
• Driving the implementation of governance and policy frameworks.
• Driving policy developments, especially where there are policy gaps in high-risk areas of the organization.
• Writing or updating policies, where this is required.
• Driving and overseeing policy maintenance and changes.
• Defining and maintaining delegation of authority.
• Defining governance and oversight committee structures and develop oversight over terms of reference.
Risk
• Assisting with the definition of all relevant risk frameworks and policies.
• Implementing and maintaining all relevant risk frameworks and policies.
• Assisting with the facilitating strategic risk assessment organisational wide to drive out top and strategic risks at least once a year.
• Coordinating the maintenance of risk management registers and reporting.
• Serving as the central liaison for risk champions.
• Management of risk acceptance and policy deviations processes.
Compliance
• Defining and managing staff declarations.
• Development and implementation of compliance universe and contributing to the combined assurance framework.
• Collating changes to regulations.
• Defining compliance assurance requirements.
• Performing compliance assessments.
Establishment of a Design Authority
• Set up governance structure design authority through drafting of Design Authority Charter and Terms of Reference.
• Implement a Design Authority Policy.
• Provide an oversight function on the project artefacts presented by the business.
Leading High-Performance Teams
• Set, control and report on key performance areas and performance contracts.
• Coach, mentor and train the team and develop reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes.
• Maintain compliance, consistency, and take corrective action when needed.
• Participate in HR and organisational recruitment processes.
Ensure Compliance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Sound Reporting
• Use of approved reporting templates and tools and make recommendations for improvements over time.
• Submit risk and compliance reports timeously and to required standards.
• Adhere to risk management framework and methodology and processes.
• Report on all governance, risk and compliance activities at agreed intervals
• Collate integrated reported for the unit
• Collaborate with line one and others in line two and three to bring about recommended changes to the governance, risk and control landscape, such that all lines are strengthened
• Provide input and advice as follows (this is not exhaustive and is to be used as a guide:
▪ Business improvements opportunities
▪ General governance, risk and control improvements
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting or Legal qualifications
• At least 10 years’ proven experience in the field of governance, risk management and compliance
• Proven experience of positively impacting line one and two from a governance, risk and control perspective
• Demonstrated capability in governance and risk management methodologies
• Ability to develop and maintain governance charters and quality standards, including risk management
• Experience in designing practical governance oversight structures
• Experience in risk management, including collating risk management results and mitigations, developing strategic and top risk registers, developing and overseeing risk mitigation strategies
• Experience in combine assurance models, including compliance
• Experience in shifting cultures from a governance, risk, and control perspective
• Experience in developing, maintaining and managing policy frameworks and policy writing, or assisting others with same
• Demonstrated experience in reporting to executives and boards on governance, risk and control matters, including annual and integrated reporting
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act.
Preferred:
• Postgraduate degree in Audit, Accounting or Legal qualifications
• 11 plus years’ experience as outlined above
Skill and Competencies:
• Stress tolerance – coping with stressful situation.
• Multitasking – dealing with several activities at a time, enjoy being given new tasks before they have finished another.
• Planning – making detailed plans and long-terms plans.
• Analytical thinking – solving complex problems, carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems.
• Innovation – creative and open-mindedness.
• Analytical thinking and ability to probe down to level of detail
• Maintaining objectivity and professional scepticism
• High ability to collaborate with line one and others in line two and three in order to effect change
• Highly competent in both written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage the unit and all resources
• Ability to maintain a sense of resilience when faced with challenge
• Ability to work at a fast pace and remain abreast in times of high change
• Ability to manage teams in order to achieve and maintain high performance
• Remaining technically abreast with professional development matters
• Ability to manage external resources and oversee any additional co-sourced contracts
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS Power Point – Intermediate
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: fayroess@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 08 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Corporate Services
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main purpose of the job is to tell the NSFAS story across multiple platforms, digital and traditional; build communication support for the aims and work of NSFAS. The role of the Manager is to develop strategies and creates trusted, objective information and inclusive messages that enable stakeholder engagements in the work of NSFAS. It delivers public relations campaigns, in line with the strategic communications objectives set by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content Development, Publications, Writing, and Editorial Services
• Develop and maintain publication production processes, plans, and material to promote NSFAS.
• Establish and lead the editorial and content-generating team.
• Review, update, and publish relevant content in line with government policy changes, and NSFAS guidelines
• Create content intended for multiple stakeholders – students, higher education institutions, SETAs, and the public
• Create content that shapes audience perception and drives influence.
Increase Organizational Ability to Communicate Effectively
• Build public information material library, and update guidelines on communications activities
• Through training and advisory support, strengthen the ability of the Executive Office to clearly communicate to different audiences.
• Campaign development and management
Plan and Design a National Communications Strategy
• Lead the design and implementation of the communications strategy.
• Manage the communications to carry out all activities outlined in the operational plan.
• Coordinate and manage all publications, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.
• Introduce a single editorial outlook with a style guide
Online/Digital Communication
• Maintenance of corporate website & student portal website to meet corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT Department.
• Preparation of information for the websites ensuring consistency, relevance, and timeliness of the materials, increasing, and maintaining multimedia content.
• Design and maintain a self-service channel for students Establish an online/ electronic newsletter
Media Engagement and Reputation Management
• Develop key messages for the organisation that are proactive.
• Guidelines and procedures for the coordination of communications internally and externally in the event of an emergency or controversial issue.
• Set and influence the media agenda
• Establish and implement the Rapid Response system.
• Consistent professional standards in line with the government communication protocol.
• Media management processes.
• Correcting inaccurate media reporting
• Put in place media monitoring mechanisms to listen to sentiments and measure the reaction of the audience
• Speak on behalf of NSFAS in the media as the Spokesperson
Community Outreach, and Public Education
• Lead promotional activities to position NSFAS as a leader in student funding.
• Increase coverage and understanding of the NSFAS’ work across 9 provinces.
• Format, package, and present NSFAS products in the form of factsheets, and brochures for learners to apply for funding.
• Partner with government agencies, and municipalities for the implementation of the outreach and public education strategies.
Internal Communication and Engagements
• Strengthen internal communications by increasing information sharing.
• Internal events management and protocol
• Management of NSFAS reception services
• Monitor departmental compliance with the NSFAS Brand Book & communications policies
• Updated database of employees for the purpose of internal communication during crisis
• Visitor management system
• Operation and management of the telephone switchboard in accordance with the appropriate protocol.
Weekly check and test of all lines.
• Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the organisation.
• Work with HR and Facilities Management to implement corporate dress core, office etiquette and protocol for employees.
Leading High-Performance Teams
• Plan and monitor own work and the work of the team, pay attention to details and deliver quality work by the deadline.
• Set, control and report on key performance areas and performance contracts.
• Coach, mentor and train the team and develop reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes.
• Manage subordinates to meet organisational and best practice solutions, this will include coaching and developing team members.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma in Public Relations, or Journalism or Communications.
• At least 8 to 10 years in public relations or corporate communications or desktop publishing.
• At least three years’ management experience, which should include experience in dealing with budgets, business planning, staff development and staff management.
• Proven track record of being a public relations manager or equivalent.
• Understanding of the higher education landscape and the political climate that dominates student politics
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications
• Newsroom knowledge
• Project management experience
• Understanding of publications production processes
• Knowledge and experience in bringing about change
Skill and Competencies:
• Maintain an optimistic attitude.
• Personable, well presented, and pro-active
• Writing skills appropriate for varied audiences
• Inquisitive mind and good self-awareness
• Assertiveness and ability to pre-empt issues
• Team- player
• Communication, negotiation, interpersonal and management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic and visionary leadership skills
• Building interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
• Systems & Flexible thinking
• Influencing skills
• Strategic thinking
• Resilience
• Proven business and management skills
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint – Advanced
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
• Adobe InCopy/ InDesign – Basic
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Nokulunga Mtse via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: Nokulungam@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 08 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Corporate Services
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main purpose of the job is to tell the NSFAS story across multiple platforms, digital and traditional; build communication support for the aims and work of NSFAS. The role of the Manager is to develop strategies and creates trusted, objective information and inclusive messages that enable stakeholder engagements in the work of NSFAS. It delivers public relations campaigns, in line with the strategic communications objectives set by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content Development, Publications, Writing, and Editorial Services
• Develop and maintain publication production processes, plans, and material to promote NSFAS.
• Establish and lead the editorial and content-generating team.
• Review, update, and publish relevant content in line with government policy changes, and NSFAS guidelines
• Create content intended for multiple stakeholders – students, higher education institutions, SETAs, and the public
• Create content that shapes audience perception and drives influence.
Increase Organizational Ability to Communicate Effectively
• Build public information material library, and update guidelines on communications activities
• Through training and advisory support, strengthen the ability of the Executive Office to clearly communicate to different audiences.
• Campaign development and management
Plan and Design a National Communications Strategy
• Lead the design and implementation of the communications strategy.
• Manage the communications to carry out all activities outlined in the operational plan.
• Coordinate and manage all publications, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.
• Introduce a single editorial outlook with a style guide
Online/Digital Communication
• Maintenance of corporate website & student portal website to meet corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT Department.
• Preparation of information for the websites ensuring consistency, relevance, and timeliness of the materials, increasing, and maintaining multimedia content.
• Design and maintain a self-service channel for students Establish an online/ electronic newsletter
Media Engagement and Reputation Management
• Develop key messages for the organisation that are proactive.
• Guidelines and procedures for the coordination of communications internally and externally in the event of an emergency or controversial issue.
• Set and influence the media agenda
• Establish and implement the Rapid Response system.
• Consistent professional standards in line with the government communication protocol.
• Media management processes.
• Correcting inaccurate media reporting
• Put in place media monitoring mechanisms to listen to sentiments and measure the reaction of the audience
• Speak on behalf of NSFAS in the media as the Spokesperson
Community Outreach, and Public Education
• Lead promotional activities to position NSFAS as a leader in student funding.
• Increase coverage and understanding of the NSFAS’ work across 9 provinces.
• Format, package, and present NSFAS products in the form of factsheets, and brochures for learners to apply for funding.
• Partner with government agencies, and municipalities for the implementation of the outreach and public education strategies.
Internal Communication and Engagements
• Strengthen internal communications by increasing information sharing.
• Internal events management and protocol
• Management of NSFAS reception services
• Monitor departmental compliance with the NSFAS Brand Book & communications policies
• Updated database of employees for the purpose of internal communication during crisis
• Visitor management system
• Operation and management of the telephone switchboard in accordance with the appropriate protocol.
Weekly check and test of all lines.
• Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the organisation.
• Work with HR and Facilities Management to implement corporate dress core, office etiquette and protocol for employees.
Leading High-Performance Teams
• Plan and monitor own work and the work of the team, pay attention to details and deliver quality work by the deadline.
• Set, control and report on key performance areas and performance contracts.
• Coach, mentor and train the team and develop reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes.
• Manage subordinates to meet organisational and best practice solutions, this will include coaching and developing team members.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma in Public Relations, or Journalism or Communications.
• At least 8 to 10 years in public relations or corporate communications or desktop publishing.
• At least three years’ management experience, which should include experience in dealing with budgets, business planning, staff development and staff management.
• Proven track record of being a public relations manager or equivalent.
• Understanding of the higher education landscape and the political climate that dominates student politics
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications
• Newsroom knowledge
• Project management experience
• Understanding of publications production processes
• Knowledge and experience in bringing about change
Skill and Competencies:
• Maintain an optimistic attitude.
• Personable, well presented, and pro-active
• Writing skills appropriate for varied audiences
• Inquisitive mind and good self-awareness
• Assertiveness and ability to pre-empt issues
• Team- player
• Communication, negotiation, interpersonal and management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic and visionary leadership skills
• Building interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
• Systems & Flexible thinking
• Influencing skills
• Strategic thinking
• Resilience
• Proven business and management skills
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint – Advanced
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
• Adobe InCopy/ InDesign – Basic
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Nokulunga Mtse via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: Nokulungam@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
MARKETING AND BRAND MANAGER
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 07 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Corporate Services
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main purpose of the job is to manage the NSFAS brand, campaigns, advertising and digital/online communications support services. The job is secondly responsible for developing and managing the implementation of all the brand and marketing strategies for the development of public information to bolster Marketing and Communications efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop Creative Strategy & Corporate Brand Activations
• Participate in brand activation brainstorming.
• Ensure brand strategy development.
• Participate in corporate identity development.
• Participate in creative concept development.
• Provide the team with a clear brief for a design, layout and finished art.
• Advertise campaign planning and implementation.
• Plan, buy and monitor media.
• Ensure availability of print and electronic production.
• Responsible for website design and management.
Strengthen NSFAS Strategic Campaigns, Branding, Marketing and Public Information Capacity
• Conceptualize and implement a comprehensive strategy for campaigns and positioning of NSFAS
• Develop, coordinate and generate external partnerships and support for multiple target audiences.
• Strengthen campaigns to investors, funders, shareholders and other partners through strategic products and services.
• Review the processes and opportunities for mobilizing and training NSFAS experts who can speak to external audiences on development and specific priority areas.
Provide Editorial Direction and Implementation of Corporate Products
• Manage the production of select corporate communications products.
• Provide editorial support through writing, editing and translation services.
• Coordinate other investor communications requests and ideas across the other communications teams.
Provide NSFAS with a Range of Communications Training Options
• Identify communications training needs.
• Develop appropriate tools and methods to enhance marketing skills at all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and implement a communications and marketing training plan as needed.
• Develop and achieve training options through the deployment of in-house marketing communications experts or identification of external communications companies to enhance communications capacities.
Contribute to Brand Management, Consistency and Quality Management
• Manage the implementation and improvement of the use of NSFAS Corporate Identity Manual & Branding Guidelines.
• Manage the provision of advisory services for writing/editing, and dissemination of multilingual, multimedia communications tools for product development and marketing campaigns.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive database of marketing experts and counterparts in the industry writers, editors, designers, marketers, researchers and translators.
• Increase NSFAS multilingual presence through translation services in all official languages.
• Develop multimedia and marketing tools, templates and guidelines for marketing products and ensure visual coherence of the NSFAS brand.
• Update, maintain and enhance the marketing of the NSFAS communications toolkit.
• Ensure consistency and universal messaging in NSFAS communications.
Lead Channel Management Strategy
• Expand NSFAS marketing channels to further accelerate industry-leading growth.
• Develop and execute a robust digital strategy, building upon customer needs and reaching into digital mediums including SEO, display, social and more.
• Develop new and enhance existing marketing avenues critical to achieving the NSFAS goal of customers and user experience.
Ensure Effective Employee Communications
• Ensure that external marketing campaigns and plans are integrated with internal communications.
• Develop marketing campaigns that involve employees and encourage employee participation and activations.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the intranet communication.
• Ensure that there are regular reports to employees on organisation growth and activities with external stakeholders.
• Assist with employee engagement sessions.
Promotions and Events Management
• Conceptualise, plan, coordinate and complete events or functions i.e. conferences
• Coordinate and evaluate all functions and events
• Conduct site pre, during and post inspections
• Relationship building with clients and suppliers
Leading High-Performance Teams
• Set, control and report on key performance areas and performance contracts.
• Coach, mentor and train the team and develop reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes.
• Maintain compliance, and consistency, and take corrective action when needed.
• Participate in HR and organisational recruitment processes.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma in Communications, or Marketing Public Relations, or Branding and Digital Marketing Communications.
• At least 8 to 10 years proven experience in writing, editing, brand management, projects and campaigns and social media.
• At least three years’ management experience, which should include experience in dealing with budgets, business planning, staff development and staff management.
• Proven track record of being a Marketing and Brand Manager or equivalent.
• Understanding of the higher education landscape and the political climate that dominates student politics
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing Public Relations, Branding and Digital Marketing Communications.
• Exposure to Project Management processes and software (MS Projects).
• Knowledge of marketing and communications environment and processes.
Skill and Competencies:
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Leadership skills
• Report writing
• Decision making
• Planning skills
• Organisational skills
• Execution skills
• Time management skills
• Creative thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint – Intermediate
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Nokulunga Mtse via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: Nokulungam@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
POLICY FORMULATION SPECIALIST
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 09 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this job is to facilitate the review and updating of NSFAS Eligibility Criteria/Student Funding Criteria. The job also involves the establishment of processes that enables the review of an existing policy, conducting research to inform new policy developments and updates as well as the consultation process with the sole purpose of facilitating the funding decisions for new, continuing and returning students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitate Processes to Develop Student Funding Policy
• Establish the baseline for the review/development of the student funding policy
• Ensure there is policy alignment to funder rules by engaging the Funder (DHET)
• Obtain necessary inputs from the relevant stakeholders to inform the policy approach
• Lead the development of the draft policy
• Develop policy review/development plans.
Perform Preliminary Research to gather inputs for the Policy
• Conceptualize student funding policy and gather relevant information for inclusion in the policy
• Identify critical issues for policy consideration from different sources.
• Prepare a policy brief for consideration and approval by the CEO and Board.
• Make policy presentations to the key stakeholders for consideration.
Put Processes in place to ensure that Relevant Stakeholders Contribute to the Policy Development Process
• Identify relevant stakeholders to inform the policy
• Solicit inputs for policy review
• Facilitate sessions and make presentations to the stakeholders regarding the proposed policy
• Consolidate inputs from the stakeholders into the versions of the policy until finalised
Communicate the Approved Policy with Stakeholders
• Make policy presentations to various stakeholders and support policy implementation
• Respond to policy queries that arise from the implementation
• Process policy related queries
• Provide ongoing management reports on how the policy is being implemented
Support the Processes that will ensure Compliance with the Policy and embed the Policy into Various Systems and Processes
• Lead the system review for incorporation of policy amendments each year
• Support the compliance of the unit and direct reports with compliance needs of the APP service unit plans.
• Submit performance and compliance reports timeously and to the required standards
• Monitor compliance with policy and research deliverables / KPIs.
• Provide management reports as and when required
• Identify trends and issues in the service unit and take corrective action if required.
• Review unit processes and report on results.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• NQF level 8 qualification in Economics or Finance, or Legal
• 6 years’ experience in public policy formulation environment
• Knowledge of Higher Education Sector and government strategic priorities with respect to the post-school education and training environment; the NSFAS Act and PFMA
• At least 3 years’ specialist research or research project leadership experience
Preferred:
• NQF level 9 qualification in Economic Sciences
• 8 years of working experience in policy formulation
• Academically and conceptually strong report-writing skills, evidenced through studies
• Ability to operate in a pressured environment with creativity, initiative, accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks and deliverables
• Demonstrate a collaborative ability and willingness to accept guidance from team members
• Ability to present complex information and adapt analysis to specified formats within deadlines
• Strong leadership that exhibits an internal locus of control
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team
• Able to work under pressure and display initiative
• Able to engage at executive and strategic levels with executives
• Ability to engage with various interested parties and stakeholders
Skill and Competencies:
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Organisational skills
• Planning skills
• Deadline driven
• Resource management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Customer orientation
• Data Analysis
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint – Intermediate
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
• Qualitative Data Analysis Tools – Intermediate
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: fayroess@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
LEGAL MANAGER
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 10 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main purpose of the job is to manage the legal services and provision of legal advisory services in support of NSFAS’ operations. The job is secondly responsible for the effective management of all legal and contractual risks. The job is lastly responsible for all governance related matters in terms of the efficient and lawful administration, including the drafting of regulations where necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to Strategic Development for the Department
• Develop and maintain the legal strategy and work plan.
• Collaborate with the risk and compliance to define and maintain the compliance universe, compliance management processes and drive implementation
• Manage the legal service budget
• Work across the GRC unit to strengthen the unit overall and contribute to its overall success (not just that of legal services).
• Provide input into budget and ensure budget management.
Legal Services Operations
• Develop, implement and maintain all policies and processes for all legal services
• Support the core operations within the entity from a legal perspective, including the assistance with the drafting of relevant policies (such as the student funding policy), and MOUs with institutions and third parties to enable the work of the operations unit
• Provide labour law advice and compliance where required
• Oversee compliance to PAJA, PFMA, NCA, POPI and NSFAS Act
• Assist with contract enforcement
• Assist and manage contract dispute management
• Drafting of regulations where required
• Handling responses to the media, Parliament or other oversight type bodies
• Providing legal opinions and advice
• Providing legal support to the forensic team
• Providing legal support to the entity generally
• Overseeing and managing the ethics hotline
• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.
• Participate on the bid evaluation committee to ensure practices followed are in line with legislation.
• Manage ongoing litigation matters and advise management accordingly.
• Liaise with relevant departments, in collaboration with the compliance officer, to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management
• Review and draft contracts, MOUs, and agreements in line with all statutory and/or legal requirements.
• Provide and interpret legal information.
• Conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Conduct legal research where needed.
• Write the terms of reference when specialist advice from external legal firms is required and manage the relationship with the legal firms to ensure performance. On an ad-hoc basis.
Ensure Compliance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Sound Reporting.
• Use of approved reporting templates and tools and make recommendations for improvements over time.
• Submit legal reports timeously and to required standards.
Leading High-Performance Teams
• Set, control and report on key performance areas and performance contracts.
• Coach, mentor and train the team and develop reports for performance improvement, career progression and recognition purposes.
• Maintain compliance, consistency, and take corrective action when needed.
• Participate in HR and organisational recruitment processes.
Legal Services Impact and Reporting
• Report on all legal services activity at agreed intervals
• Report on legal outcomes
• Collaborate with other units in order to bring about recommended changes to the legal compliance landscape, such that line one and two are strengthened
• Provide input and advice as follows (this is not exhaustive and is to be used as a guide:
▪ Business improvements opportunities
▪ Risk and compliance matters
▪ Regulatory matters
▪ Forensic matters
▪ Governance matters
▪ General legal compliance improvements
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• LLB
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate
• At least 10 years’ experience in the legal profession, of which at least 5 at a management level
• Must demonstrate a multi-disciplinary legal experience across some or all of the following:
▪ Sound understanding of PAJA and its application and compliance thereto
▪ Contract drafting and management
▪ Sound understanding of government supply chain regulations and requirements
▪ Labour law advice and compliance
▪ Compliance management
▪ PFMA compliance
▪ Contract enforcement
▪ Dispute management
▪ Drafting of regulations
▪ Handling responses to the media, Parliament or other oversight type bodies
▪ Litigation
• Track record of having provided legal opinions
Preferred:
• MBA
• LLM qualification
• 12 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In addition to the above:
• In depth understanding of development finance, credit, contract and labour legislations
• Consumer Credit Act
• In depth understanding of the King Code on Governance particularly in a public entity context
• Good network with other financial services providers and structures
• Exposure to Higher Education
• Understanding of management processes in higher education institutions
• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation applicable to Public Entities
• Exposure to union negotiations
Skill and Competencies:
• Stress tolerance
• Multitasking
• Planning skills
• Problem solving
• Innovation
• Analytical thinking
• Integrity
• Change management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Management skills
• Resilience
• Time management
• Commercial acumen
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Advanced
• MS Excel – Advanced
• MS Power Point – Advanced
• MS Outlook – Advanced
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note if you had previously applied with the vacancy of Legal Lead advertised (24 April 2022) you do not need to reapply as your application will be considered.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: fayroess@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR/SPECIALIST
Type & Grade: Market Related (Permanent)
Vacancy No: 06 of 2022/23
Department & Unit: Office of the Chief Executive Office
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main purpose of the job is to provide professional legal and advisory services on behalf of the NSFAS. This role is secondly responsible for the review of legal and contractual risks and ensuring the efficient administration of governance-related matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Legal and Advisory Services
• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents to the Legal Lead.
• Review ongoing cases.
• Provide and interpret legal information.
• Conduct legal research where needed.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract matters.
Mitigate Legal Risks for NSFAS
• Liaise with relevant departments to proactively deal with and identify legal risks and mitigate the risks.
• Draft contracts, and agreements in line with all statutory and/or legal requirements.
• Coordinate Fraud and Ethics Hotline number and submissions.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• LLB qualification
• 4 years’ experience post articles as an Admitted Attorney/ Advocate
Preferred:
• Admitted Attorney/ Advocate
• Master’s degree in law
• 5 plus years’ experience in a similar role
Skill and Competencies:
• Analytical thinking
• Critical thinking skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Judgement skills
• Decision-making skills
• Networking skills
• Integrity
• Leadership skills
• Commercial acumen
Computer skills required:
• MS Word – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• MS PowerPoint – Intermediate
• MS Outlook – Intermediate
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 17 June 2022
Interested applicants must complete an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does 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.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: fayroess@nsfas.org.za
** 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. “