UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND

 

 

 

The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles embedded in the Employment Equity Act. 

 

FINANCE DIRECTORATE 

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL AID OFFICER 

REFERENCE NUMBER: 2026/05/MA25 

GRADE 11 

The primary purpose of this position is to assist students with Financial Aid queries and to provide an efficient administrative service to customers in respect of student funding. The role is also responsible for general administrative duties within the Financial Aid office. 

 

KEY ACTIVITIES 

·       Bursary Administration 

·       Consultation with Students 

·       General Administrative Duties 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

·       Diploma in Accounting or relevant field. 

·       Two (2) years’ relevant experience. 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Knowledge

Basic financial and accounting principles 

Basic/working knowledge of an ERP system (ITS system - Bursaries and Loans module, not for recruitment purposes) 

 

Skills

·       Communication verbal and written 

·       Computer skills - Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word 

·       Numeracy

·       Basic Problem Solving 

·       Clerical Accuracy: Checking 

·       Following Instructions 

·       Learning Agility 

 

Behaviour / Attributes 

·       Managing Complexity 

·       Teamwork

·       Quality Orientated 

·       Personal Execution and Delivery 

·       Customer Service Orientation 

·       Focus and Follow Through 

 

 

 

 

CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2025 

 

To apply, please log on to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) and submit your application. The University will not accept any applications directly or through any other means. No hand-delivered or postal applications will be accepted. 

 

By applying for this vacancy, you accept UNIZULU's recruitment and selection process. By applying for this position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand that your personal information, such as your name and surname, Identity number, banking details, address, resume, etc., may be used, distributed, handled, or processed and/or stored for purposes of the Recruitment and Selection process of the University. 

 

Please note that in terms of the University’s recruitment policy, preference will be given to South African citizens, particularly females and people with disabilities, in terms of the University’s employment equity policy. UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be entered into with the shortlisted candidates only.