Bursary Support Officer

Hollywoodbets; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hollywoodbets in Durban is seeking a Bursary Support Officer to join the Purple Team at Umhlanga. You will review bursary applications, manage budget allocations, and provide ongoing holistic support to students transitioning to higher education.

The role requires a relevant degree or diploma, a valid driver’s license, and 2–3 years of bursary/academic experience. You will collaborate with institutions and line managers to ensure effective onboarding and student development.

Formación

• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literate (prior experience using Microsoft suite).
• Relevant Degree/Diploma.
• Higher Education Knowledge.
• 2–3 years’ work experience.
• Previous bursary/academic experience.

Responsabilidades

• Review bursary applications and select suitable applicants for interview.
• Ensure proper and objective identification and selection process of recipients.
• Manage budget allocations and ensure students are selected accordingly, and timeously.
• Support and advise students throughout their journey with the business.
• Liaise with institutions where necessary to assist students with challenges.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the recipients and relevant institutions.
• Rollout of training with Line Managers with regards to the bursary process.
• Facilitate student vacation work.
• Liaise with Onboarding Specialist for effective onboarding of graduates into the business where applicable.
• Together with Bursary Specialist, identify mentors to assign to bursary students.
• Together with the business, identify opportunities to host students in order to integrate them into the business.
• Facilitate effective communication with the students.
• Participate in and attend related company promotional events where required.
• Administration of the bursary process, utilizing the Devman System.
• Relevant and regular reporting.
• Ad hoc related projects and duties.

Conocimientos

Interviewing skills

Effective communication

Customer orientation

Educación

Relevant Degree/Diploma

Higher Education Knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars. We have an amazing opportunity for a Bursary Support Officer based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star? The successful candidate will be Responsible for the selection of quality bursary students in order to ensure a successful bursary program. Ensure effective implementation of bursary strategy. Plan, manage, coordinate, implement and all programmes activities related to student support and student developmentProvide structured and Ongoing holistic Support to students with a view to help them to successfully manage the transition into higher education. Ensure proper administration and management of budget, students, institutions and other key stakeholders

With Hollywoodbets You Will

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Valid driver’s license
• Computer Literate (prior experience using Microsoft suite)
• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Higher Education Knowledge
• 2-3 years’ work experience.
• Previous Bursary/Academic experience

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Review bursary applications and select suitable applicants for interview.
• Ensure proper and objective identification and selection process of recipients.
• Manage budget allocations and ensure students are selected accordingly, and timeously.
• Support and advise students throughout their journey with the business.
• Liaise with institutions where necessary to assist students with challenges.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the recipients and relevant institutions.
• Rollout of training with Line Managers with regards to the bursary process.
• Facilitate student vacation work.
• Liaise with Onboarding Specialist for effective onboarding of graduates into the business where applicable.
• Together with Bursary Specialist, identify mentors to assign to bursary students.
• Together with the business, identify opportunities to host students in order to integrate them into the business.
• Facilitate effective communication with the students.
• Participate in and attend related company promotional events where required.
• Administration of the bursary process, utilizing the Devman System.
• Relevant and regular reporting.
• Ad hoc related projects and duties.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Interviewing Skills
• Effective Communication
• Customer Orientation

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.