Financial Aid Officer Work-study Programme (6-month contract – Internal only)

Cput Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Financial Aid Officer for the Work-study Programme on a 6-month contract. You will administer the work-study programme and university bursaries in line with donor conditions and university policies.

Key duties include processing appointments, validating documents, preparing payroll schedules for work-study claims, and supporting academic and support departments and the Financial Aid Committee.

Qualifications

• Two years' administrative experience in the administration of a work-study programme in higher education.
• Knowledge of Human capital, payroll, and financial aid processes and procedures.
• Knowledge ITS and related systems used for payroll and bursaries.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak times or as required.

Responsibilities

• Processing of appointments for work-study employment.
• Confirming validity and integrity of documents.
• Processing of work-study claims.
• Prepare the payroll schedule for work-study claims in line with HR & Payroll cut-off dates.
• Provide support to academic and support departments and to the Financial Aid Committee.
• Administration of university-administered bursaries.
• Ensuring records are up to date and accurately filed for audit purposes.
• Liaise with staff, students, and stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Payroll knowledge

Financial aid processes

ITS knowledge

Tools

ITS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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Job Title

Financial Aid Officer Work-study Programme (6-month contract – Internal only)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Finance -> Financial Aid

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

18/11/2026

Job Purpose

To administer Work-study Programme and university-administered bursaries according to donor conditions and institutional policies and procedures.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Two years' administrative experience in the administration of a work-study programme in higher education


• Knowledge of Human capital, payroll, and financial aid processes and procedures


• Knowledge ITS


• Required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Processing of appointments for work-study employment


• Confirming validity and integrity of documents


• Processing of work-study claims


• Prepare the payroll schedule for work-study claims (in line with HR & Payroll cut-off dates)


• Provide support to academic and support departments and to the Financial Aid Committee


• Administration of university-administered bursaries


• Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurately filed for quick reference and audit purposes.


• Liaise with staff, students, and other stakeholders.


• General administrative duties which include filing, maintaining the filing system, and any tasks related to the operations of the office (ad hoc)


• Provide support to Senior Financial Aid Officers and the Financial Aid Manager


• Perform other ad hoc functions as may be assigned by the line/Financial Aid Manager.

Good communication skills – Verbal and Written
Good Interpersonal Skills. Computer Literacy (ITS, Outlook, Excel and Word).
Applied knowledge of ITS.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of financial aid policies, rules, and regulations.
Exposure to working under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
Contribution to team success
Managing Work (incl. Time Management)
Initiating Action
Learner / Client focus

General Information

Closing Date: 18 November 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Departmenton [e-mail] or 021 460 3351

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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