Registration Finance Administrators (Fixed-term Contract)

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 223,000; Part time

Job summary

Emeris, Ruimsig Campus is seeking a temporary Registration Finance Administrator to support the Finance Department during the student registration period. The role handles student finance queries, bursary documentation, and related administrative tasks.

The incumbent will update records, capture bursary information, and assist with financial processes to ensure smooth registration. Flexible hours are required, and the contract runs from 01 January 2027 to 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Matric or equivalent) is required.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration, or related field is required.
• Experience in finance, administration or student services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide tuition/payment and bursary related student finance support during registration.
• Receive, check and capture bursary applications and supporting documentation.
• Capture and update student financial information and respond to payment-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records across systems and spreadsheets and escalate discrepancies as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Matric or equivalent

Certificate or Diploma in Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Spreadsheets

Finance software

Job description

Direct Reporting Line: Head: Finance

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris, Ruimsig Campus has a vacancy for Registration Finance Administrators (Fixed-term Contract from 01 January 2027 - 31 March 2027).

Overall Purpose of the Job: To provide temporary support to the Finance Department during the registration period by assisting with student finance queries, bursary documentation, and other related administrative tasks.

Student Finance Query Support

• Assist students with routine finance-related queries during the registration period, including account balances, payments, statements, debit orders, bursary status and general finance processes.
• Provide accurate information within defined guidelines and escalated complex or unresolved queries to the relevant Finance team member.

Bursary Administration and Documentation

• Receive, check and capture bursary applications and supporting documentation.
• Verify that required documents have been submitted, maintain accurate records, follow up on outstanding information and assist with the processing of approved/declined bursary outcomes in accordance with established procedures.

Registration Finance Administration

• Provide administrative support to the Finance Department during registration, including capturing and updating student financial information, assisting with payment-related queries, processing documentation and maintaining accurate records to support efficient registration.

Finance Administration, Data Management and Stakeholder Support

• Accurately capture and maintain information on relevant systems and spreadsheets; perform basic checks for completeness and accuracy; maintain electronic and physical records; provide professional and timely support to students, campus staff and other stakeholders; and assist with general Finance administration, reporting, document preparation, filing, scanning, email correspondence and other operational requirements.
• Escalate discrepancies, complex queries or matters requiring further intervention to the appropriate Finance team member.

Minimum Qualification Required

• National Senior Certificate (Matric or equivalent)
• A Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.

Minimum Work Experience Required

• At least 1 year of relevant administrative, finance, student services, bursary or customer service experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in a higher education environment will be an advantage

Special Requirement

• Must be willing and able to work flexible working hours.

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Equity Statement

Emeris isan Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.