Financial Aid Analyst

Recruitmymom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 332,000 - 449,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom in Johannesburg, South Africa, is hiring a Financial Analyst for a 6-month fixed duration contract. The role focuses on evaluating personal financial data, ensuring equitable grant allocation, and acting as a bridge between applicants and decision-making committees.

Typical hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30–16:30, with 14:30 finish on Fridays. Hybrid may be available after training. Remuneration is R35,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in analysing complex personal financial information.
• Ability to reconstruct income statements and balance sheets.
• B.Com degree is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong EQ, resilience and mature communication.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis of applicants’ income, assets, debts, and expenses.
• Calculate monthly disposable income to assess obligations.
• Engage empathetically with beneficiaries during data collection and feedback.
• Present data-driven grant proposals to committees weekly.
• Collaborate with social workers to factor non-financial considerations.
• Maintain electronic records of analyses and outcomes.
• Monitor beneficiary situations to adjust assistance plans.
• Administer grant renewals and client communications.
• Support welfare data projects and operational initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Education

B.Com degree in finance or related major

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 30/06/2026

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Fixed Term
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 30/06/2026
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Johannesburg
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Playing a central role within an established social assistance environment, this position supports operational excellence through the comprehensive evaluation of personal financial data. The successful candidate will ensure that financial assistance and grants are allocated equitably, directly impacting the well-being of vulnerable beneficiaries.

The role requires a unique balance of technical financial evaluation and high emotional intelligence. Acting as a critical link between applicants and decision-making committees, the individual will gather sensitive information respectfully, formulate objective grant proposals, and communicate outcomes clearly and professionally. Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 16.30, with a 14.30 finish time on Fridays. Hybrid may be available after training is complete. 6 month Fixed Duration contract- R35 000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis: Evaluate the overall financial health of applicants by thoroughly reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, and supporting financial documentation.

Affordability Calculation: Calculate monthly disposable income accurately to assess an applicant's capacity to meet financial obligations.

Beneficiary Engagement: Engage empathetically and professionally with beneficiaries throughout the pre-analysis information-gathering phase and the post-analysis feedback phase.

Committee Presentations: Formulate and present data-driven grant proposals and fee-subsidy recommendations to the Case Committee and Admissions Committee on a weekly basis.

Collaborative Consultation: Partner with Social Workers to incorporate qualitative, non-financial factors into the holistic decision-making process.

Records Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records of all beneficiary analyses, approved financial assistance, correspondence, and inquiries.

Case Reviews: Proactively monitor and review shifts in beneficiaries' financial, familial, or employment circumstances to recommend necessary adjustments to existing assistance plans.

Grant Renewals: Administer the end-to-end grant renewal process and manage all associated client communications.

Project Support: Assist with ad-hoc welfare data projects and operational initiatives as required.

Requirements

Proven working experience in a Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Credit Analyst, Personal Finance, or Debt Counsellor role.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex personal financial information and reconstruct personal income statements and balance sheets

A B.Com degree with a financial or closely related major is highly advantageous but not essential.

Strong interpersonal skills paired with a highly developed level of emotional intelligence (EQ), resilience, and maturity.

Proven capability to manage conflict and navigate difficult or sensitive communications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.