Student Administrator

WaFunda; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 142,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

WaFunda is seeking a detail‑oriented Student Administrator in Cape Town to help collect onboarding documents, verify information, and support application and selection for ISA programs.

You will also handle employment and salary verification, document records, and student repayment administration, contributing to WAfunDa’s ethical student financing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Administration, Business, Education, Psychology or a related field.
• 1–2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a student support or educational environment.
• Experience in data management and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Document collection and verification
• Student onboarding, application, and selection support
• Employment and salary verification
• Student support service coordination
• Student repayment administration
• Collaborate with internal teams
• Documentation and records management

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Student-centered

Accountable

Integrity

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Administration, Business, Education, Psychology or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Start Date: November 2026 (or as soon as possible)

Location: Cape Town

Salary: R15,000 per month CTC

Application deadline: 28 September 2026 by 17:00

WaFunda, an education-focused impact organisation, is looking for a detail-oriented, process-driven, highly-organised, and student-focused Student Administrator to join our team and support our ethical and innovative student financing product.

WaFunda’s response to the student funding crisis in South Africa is an innovative, fair, and ethical education financing tool called an Income Share Agreement (ISA). An ISA mimics some of the characteristics of a Stokvel and allows students to receive financing for their tertiary education without the risks associated with traditional loans.

Joining WaFunda means you will be engaging in meaningful work. Our company is young and our team is diverse and passionate about South Africa. We approach our work with authenticity, accountability, and collaboration.

The Role:

The Student Administrator will be responsible for assisting in the collection and verification of all required onboarding documents, as well as assisting in the administration of application and selection processes for students participating in the Income Share Agreement (ISA) program.

This role will also handle student repayment queries, verify student employment and salary information, and ensure accurate documentation throughout the onboarding and repayment phases.

The Student Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of both student onboarding and repayment administration, supporting WaFunda’s mission of providing ethical and innovative student financing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document collection and verification
• Student onboarding, application, and selection support
• Employment and salary verification
• Student support service coordination
• Student repayment administration
• Collaborate with internal teams
• Documentation and records management

Values Requirements:

• Detail-Oriented
• Organized and Efficient
• Student-Centered
• Accountable
• Has integrity
• Adaptable

Qualification & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Administration, Business, Education, Psychology or a related field.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a student support or educational environment.
• Experience in data management: Familiarity with handling documents, verifying information, and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides) and other relevant software for tracking and managing student data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, such as document collection, verification, and repayment administration.
• Attention to detail: Proven ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in documentation and data handling.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with students and internal teams.

Nice to have:

• Customer service or student support experience: Demonstrated ability to handle inquiries and provide assistance in a professional and student-centered manner.
• Basic understanding of financial processes related to payments and repayment tracking is a plus.

THE COMPANY

WaFunda is a social impact enterprise using innovative models and technology to enable and deliver education and financing to young people. Our current products include crowdfunding technology, ethical loans and financial literacy technology. As the products we work with accelerate through their different growth stages, so do our team members. We offer hands‑on experience with building projects and products from the ground up and empower our team members to tackle startup challenges in an innovative and high‑growth environment.