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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS) VACANCIES
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS Head Office in Cape Town.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Type & Grade
Top Management, executive level role reporting to the Board
5 Year fixed term contract
Paterson Grade F4
Vacancy No 40 of 2023/2024
Department & Unit Office of the Executive Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To provide strategic direction through inspired leadership, to make high-level decisions about policies and strategies whilst being responsible for developing and implementing operational and strategic planning and to engage significantly with a wide range of stakeholders in the higher education sectors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Strategic Objectives
• Implement the Nsfas mandate and strategic vision of the Board.
• Lead, formulate and implement the Five-Year Strategic Plan of NSFAS cascaded into Annual Performance Plans (APP).
• Ensure quality reporting as per PFMA requirements including quarterly and annual reporting to the Board and shareholder.;
• Develop and implement medium to long-term business imperatives that lead to positive results for beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Initiate, plan and implement projects to enhance efficiency and add value to Nsfas beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Be responsible for the development, resource mobilisation and implementation of the Nsfas budget in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Be responsible for the internal audit function.
• Be overall responsible for the risk management strategy of Nsfas
People management and ethical leadership
• Lead the organisation in a way that promotes ethical leadership, accountability, and good governance.
• Create a fit-for-purpose organisational structure, human resource and performance management systems and culture.
• Lead the acquisition, selection, and orientation of Executive Management team members.
• Performance management, leadership, coaching and mentoring of direct reports.
• Lead the Executive Management team.
Stakeholder relationships
• Lead the strategic positioning of Nsfas with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders in the higher education sector.
• Engage and consult stakeholders regularly on the mandate and performance of Nsfas.
• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout NSFAS.
Relationship with NSFAS Board
• Communicate effectively with the Board through the Board chairperson.
• Perform the functions as determined by the board.
• Provide reports to the Board as required by the PFMA and Board Charter.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Master’s in Business Administration, Masters in Financial Services or Chartered Accountant qualification
• 15 years’ experience in a management position with five years at an executive level
• Experience within the Public Services and Education and Training Sector is advantageous
• Experience in developing, planning, and implementing successful organisational strategies in big and/or complex organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, and performance management principles.
Preferred:
• Experience in the banking and financial services sector
• Knowledge of the higher education sector
Skill and Competencies:
• Strategic thinking
• Organisation and planning
• Critical analytical and conceptual thinking
• Change management
• Managing complexity
• Decisiveness
• Building sustainability and innovation
• Fairness, transparency, honesty and integrity
• Leveraging diversity
• Navigating the political landscape
• Leadership and team building
• Judgement
• Emotional intelligence
• Commercial and business acumen
• Stakeholder engagement
• Report writing
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Presentation and communication
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package which is negotiable.
The position is offered on a 5-year fixed-term contract with a Total Cost to Company package.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 1 March 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
“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 Head Office in Cape Town.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Type & Grade
Top Management, executive level role reporting to the Board
5 Year fixed term contract
Paterson Grade F4
Vacancy No 40 of 2023/2024
Department & Unit Office of the Executive Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To provide strategic direction through inspired leadership, to make high-level decisions about policies and strategies whilst being responsible for developing and implementing operational and strategic planning and to engage significantly with a wide range of stakeholders in the higher education sectors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Strategic Objectives
• Implement the Nsfas mandate and strategic vision of the Board.
• Lead, formulate and implement the Five-Year Strategic Plan of NSFAS cascaded into Annual Performance Plans (APP).
• Ensure quality reporting as per PFMA requirements including quarterly and annual reporting to the Board and shareholder.;
• Develop and implement medium to long-term business imperatives that lead to positive results for beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Initiate, plan and implement projects to enhance efficiency and add value to Nsfas beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Be responsible for the development, resource mobilisation and implementation of the Nsfas budget in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Be responsible for the internal audit function.
• Be overall responsible for the risk management strategy of Nsfas
People management and ethical leadership
• Lead the organisation in a way that promotes ethical leadership, accountability, and good governance.
• Create a fit-for-purpose organisational structure, human resource and performance management systems and culture.
• Lead the acquisition, selection, and orientation of Executive Management team members.
• Performance management, leadership, coaching and mentoring of direct reports.
• Lead the Executive Management team.
Stakeholder relationships
• Lead the strategic positioning of Nsfas with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders in the higher education sector.
• Engage and consult stakeholders regularly on the mandate and performance of Nsfas.
• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout NSFAS.
Relationship with NSFAS Board
• Communicate effectively with the Board through the Board chairperson.
• Perform the functions as determined by the board.
• Provide reports to the Board as required by the PFMA and Board Charter.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Master’s in Business Administration, Masters in Financial Services or Chartered Accountant qualification
• 15 years’ experience in a management position with five years at an executive level
• Experience within the Public Services and Education and Training Sector is advantageous
• Experience in developing, planning, and implementing successful organisational strategies in big and/or complex organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, and performance management principles.
Preferred:
• Experience in the banking and financial services sector
• Knowledge of the higher education sector
Skill and Competencies:
• Strategic thinking
• Organisation and planning
• Critical analytical and conceptual thinking
• Change management
• Managing complexity
• Decisiveness
• Building sustainability and innovation
• Fairness, transparency, honesty and integrity
• Leveraging diversity
• Navigating the political landscape
• Leadership and team building
• Judgement
• Emotional intelligence
• Commercial and business acumen
• Stakeholder engagement
• Report writing
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Presentation and communication
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package which is negotiable.
The position is offered on a 5-year fixed-term contract with a Total Cost to Company package.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 1 March 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
“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 the NSFAS Head Office in Cape Town.
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Type and Grade
Executive level role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
5 Year fixed term contract
Paterson grade E3
Vacancy No 41 of 2023/2024
Department & Unit Information & Communication Technology
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Chief Information Officer will be responsible for ensuring that required fit-for-purpose technology solutions are provided and maintained for the total value chain related to student funding to fulfil NSFAS’s mandate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Strategic Objectives
• Set ICT objectives.
• Design ICT strategy, policies, procedures and performance standards in line with the organisation’s business model and drive the implementation of the above.
• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organisation to ensure optimal performance and drive efficiencies.
• Select and implement suitable technology systems to streamline all internal operations and processes and to facilitate integration into the technology systems of universities and TVETs.
• Ensure the digitalisation of all key NFSAS processes.
• Identify opportunities for technological innovation and drive its implementation.
• Ensures that all ICT-related projects are completed within the agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Develop and analyse metrics to measure ICT effectiveness.
• Draft and manage Service Level Agreements with internal and external clients.
Governance
• Be responsible for the implementation of ICT governance, risk awareness and management and compliance frameworks
• Compile risk registers and risk mitigation plans
• Provide updates and reports to the Management Committee, Board and relevant Committees in accordance with the organisational and PFMA requirements.
People management and ethical leadership
• Lead and manage the ICT Department including technical professionals and specialists.
• Develop the organisation’s ICT human capital.
• Ensure compliance with HR standards and requirements.
• Attract recruit, develop, engage and retain required managers and employees within ICT and provides mentoring and coaching where required.
• Drive a culture of high performance and customer-centricity within ICT.
• Be a member of the executive management, reporting to the CEO.
• Champions and demonstrates NSFAS leadership behaviours and values.
Finance
• Develop and implement requisite budget.
• Provide effective financial control, management of costs and internal controls.
• Reports and accounts on ICT budgets, forecasts and expenditures as and when required by statute, the Executive and Board.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Participates in the strategic positioning of NSFAS and promotes the enterprise with relevant stakeholders.
• Manages service-level agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
• Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology
Knowledge and Experience
• A minimum of 5 years Chief Information Officer or Executive management experience in ICT.
• Reasonable understanding of procedures and statutory requirements applicable to Schedule 3(A) public entities
• Good knowledge of governance, risk and organisational performance management principles
• Knowledge of the public sector
Competencies
• Decisiveness
• Accurate understanding
• Building sustainability and innovation
• Conceptual thinking
• Striving for excellence
• Fairness and transparency
• Honesty and integrity
• Leveraging diversity
• Mobilising teams
Technical Competencies
• Business acumen
• Effective business communication
• Financial control
• Performance reporting
• Development of policies and procedures
• Managerial budgeting
• Problem analysis and judgement
• Strategic and operational planning
Compliance Competencies
• Must have security clearance ideally Government Top Secret clearance or obtain the security clearance within 12 months of employment.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
NSFAS offer a Competitive Remuneration Package which is negotiable.
The position is offered on a 5-year fixed-term contract with a Total Cost to Company package.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 1 March 2024
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 via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
NSFAS does not consider late applications. 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.
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. 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. “