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    Deputy Director: Fees and Financial Aid 296

    Job Overview / Description

    • Job Title: Deputy Director: Fees and Financial Aid (P6)
    • Reference Number: 296
    • Employer: Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
    • Department / Unit: Finance │ Fees and Financial Aid
    • Location: Bloemfontein Campus
    • Job Type: Permanent | Support Staff
    • Closing Date for Applications: 03 October 2025

    Purpose of the Role

    To manage the Fees & Financial Aid function of the university. This includes:

    • Liaison with external bursary/loan providers and internal stakeholders

    • Ensuring all bursary/loan funds are allocated and disbursed in line with CUT policies and statutory guidelines

    • Ensuring financial records, controls, and reports are accurate and compliant

    Key Responsibilities

    • Policy Implementation & Review
      Implement and evaluate policies and procedures governing fees and student financial aid.

    • Staff Management
      Lead, mentor, and develop staff within the unit.

    • Stakeholder Engagement
      Engage with NSFAS, government bodies, private funders, and internal departments.

    • Reporting
      Prepare and submit financial aid reports, statutory reports, and reconciliations.

    • Representation
      Represent the Fees and Financial Aid unit in internal committees and forums.

    Remuneration

    • Monthly Salary: R102,936

    • Annual Total Cost to Company (CTC): R1,235,235

    CUT applies an internal parity model in line with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value.” The final offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

    For more info on the remuneration scale, contact the Recruitment Office.

    Minimum Qualification / Experience Requirements

    • Education:
      Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent (NQF Level 7)

    • Experience:

      • 5 years’ experience in fees and financial aid

      • Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role

    • Skills & Systems Knowledge:

      • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

      • Experience using ITS or a similar financial/student administration system

      • Strong understanding of:

        • Statutory student funding (e.g., NSFAS)

        • The Higher Education Act

        • Debt collection processes

        • The Prescription Act

        • Private funding sources

    Preferred / Desired Qualifications and Experience

    • Education:
      Postgraduate qualification in Finance or related field (NQF Level 8)

    • Experience:
      8 years’ experience in fees and financial aid, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role

    Contact Information

    Application Process

    Apply online at:
    www.cut.ac.za/careers
    or
    https://cut.simplify.hr

    Deadline: 03 October 2025

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