What Jobs are available for Student Finance in South Africa?

Who Are We?

Skills Academy, born from a coalition of visionary businesses, is dedicated to making education accessible to all. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their dreams through quality education, regardless of background.

The Opportunity: Student Finance Administrator

We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Student Finance Admin. As a Student Finance Admin, you will play a crucial role in managing student accounts, processing refunds, and ensuring accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assisting the manager in creating policies, processes, and procedures for the department, which will be documented for future reference.
• 1. Maintaining student accounts on New FileMakerPro and ensuring that monthly statements are accurate and sent to students on time.
• 1. Allocating student fees and unallocated funds from bank statements quickly and accurately.
• 1. Providing clear and helpful feedback to queries regarding student accounts, both from students and colleagues.
• 1. Processing student refunds with precise calculations and providing clear reasons for the refund request, ensuring that a director can sign off on it with a full understanding of the facts.
• 1. Actively communicating with students to encourage them to complete their studies, including pursuing extensions and reporting on a daily basis the number of extensions granted and their financial impact on the business.
• 1. Managing cancellations and ensuring that student accounts are fully updated in both the student accounts and student management systems. Reporting on the number of cancellations, reasons, and financial loss to the business.
• 1. Processing vendor documents for companies that wish to pay for training for their staff.
• 1. Collaborating with developers to ensure the student management/accounts system is functioning properly and assisting in upgrading it.
• 1. Updating the Collections Google Sheet in a timely manner.
• 1. Managing all debit order functions on Real Pay.

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional writing and administrative skills
• Strong research capabilities and collaborative spirit
• Creativity and innovative problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude with a passion for writing and education
• Completed matric

Why Choose Skills Academy?

• Location: Bellville South
• Salary: R7,500/month
• Type: Permanent
• Start: Immediately

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Ready to make a difference? Email your CV, proof of studies, qualifications, and a motivational letter to with "Student Finance Admin" as your reference.

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provide equal opportunities for everyone.

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Application Deadline: 05 September 2025 @ 17 pm

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Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R7 500,00 per month

Work Location: In person

A well established financial institution is seeking to hire a Commission and Data Reporting Officer.

Your education and duties of the following will enable you to move forward in the screening process:

Education:
National Education: Senior Certificate (Matric) required

Bachelors degree in finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services environment, ideally in an operations, reporting or revenue-related role.
• Previous exposure to or familiarity with business reporting tools or platforms is advantageous.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of advisor remuneration structures, revenue flows, and commission-based compensation.
Process Discipline : Comfortable working with monthly cycles, checklists, and structured deliverables under time pressure.
Strong
Familiarity with commission systems (e.g., Commsplit), CRM platforms, and provider data portals.
Awareness of compliance and regulatory considerations in reporting.
Advantageous : Exposure to Power BI, or collaboration with data/reporting teams on dashboard requirements.

Skills

• Collaboration and Communication: Able to engage professionally with multiple stakeholders, relay reporting needs, and provide clear written/verbal updates.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in handling reporting-related information.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify information data discrepancies, maintain accurate logs, and enforce data quality standards.
• Process Coordination: Skilled in managing and improving routine reporting processes.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Accountability and Ownership: Willingness to take full responsibility for deliverables and data accuracy.
• Technical Literacy: High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation).
• Attributes
• Discretion and professionalism: Handles sensitive financial data and advisor-related documents with care and confidentiality.
• Client centric mindset
• Mature and positive attitude
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Team player
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Highly proactive
• Confident

Financial Services Administrator

Hybrid: some on-site work required (3 days a week in office, to be reduced to 2 days after training)

Johannesburg North (Fourways area), Gauteng

Salary R15,000- R18,000 per month

We are seeking a Financial Services Administrator to join our growing team within a well-established financial planning practice. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to a team of Independent Financial Advisers, helping them deliver outstanding service to clients and manage their day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Administration Support: Preparing for client meetings, maintaining client records, booking appointments, and supporting post-meeting activities.

New Business Applications: Processing new business applications, communicating with clients and providers, and ensuring smooth administration of client portfolios.

Documentation & Reports: Assisting with preparing client suitability reports, meeting packs, and other relevant documentation.

Recordkeeping & Compliance: Managing accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

General Administrative Support: Managing diary schedules, processing post, and maintaining an organised and efficient administrative workflow.

Experience required:

Background: Ideally, you will have experience in financial services, pension or investment administration.

Qualifications: Financial Services-related qualifications are desirable, but not essential.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Experience in a customer-focused administrative role, with the ability to confidently liaise with internal teams and external parties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15, R18,000.00 per month

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Location:

• Johannesburg North, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg North, Gauteng

We have an exciting role as Financial Services Coordinator to provide support to the Account Managers in the Financial Services team, to ensure effectiveness & efficiency of the relevant Business Operations and accurate reporting on the financial performance within Financial Services.

We are a fully in-office team. The position is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial management and budget administration
• Process invoices and payments
• Recon invoices and payments to budget
• Identify income and savings expenses and opportunity
• Report on monthly variance report
• Process accruals and journals
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics and SLA's to management
• Management report input
• Canvasser activities
• Relevant reporting (evaluate regularly)
• Cross check data to confirm accuracy
• Identify (and implement) areas for efficiencies or improvement in reporting (including automation)
• Timeous reporting
• Stock planning and control
• Implement push and pull strategies for Aplus and Gift Cards
• Maintenance of stationery items
• Ensuring compliance of internal and external processes
• Managing NCR renewal and NSO process
• Management of active store list with Credico
• Custodian of process and controls for issuing vouchers and gift cards to the business (other than stores)
• Manage Communication
• Ensuring alignment in Fin Serv Team with the rest of the business including stores
• Adhoc project management /co-ordination /administration
• Provide support for any projects or initiatives both planned or underway

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Degree or National Diploma in Finance or equivalent.

Preferred
:

• Preference will be given to a newly qualified article clerk or likewise in a Finance and/or Accounting function.

Experience:
Essential:

• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a large corporate company or in the retail/financial/commercial industry.

Preferred
:

• Previous experience in cost management accounting and budgets

SKILLS required:

• Solid level of Numerical ability – analysis and reporting.
• Be able to work independently but remain part of a team.
• Microsoft Packages, especially Excel – Intermediate level for PowerPoint and Word
• Analysis of financial figures
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Assertiveness
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Logical – motivated by building practical and sustainable solutions
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work at appropriate levels of detail across operational, tactical projects.
• Strong relationship skills

Job Related Knowledge:

• Acquainted in the dealing with Financial Institutions and Products
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles.
• Understanding of the retail environment

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking to recruit a part time Financial Services Officer Financial Services team based at New Craigs, Inverness. The postholder will work two consecutive days, Thursdays and Fridays.

This post provides vital support to the Financial Services Support Team Leader by undertaking a variety of tasks. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring allocation of all income and expenditure received and record on our patient monies system Trojan.

The post holder will also action payments on Bankline to clients' personal accounts and recording within the relevant systems. In this role it is critical to have good communication skills as you will be dealing with patients, staff, and community based clients, and also support workers face to face.

There could also be a requirement to move between functions periodically.

What We Would Want From You

• Candidates must have excellent organisation skills,
• Good communication skills both written and oral,
• Attention to detail,
• Previous experience of working in an office environment,
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of software is required, along with the ability to carry out finance tasks using accounting software,
• Ability to learn new systems,
• Ability to work as part of a team,
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Benefits We Offer You

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS discounts and much more

Next Steps
Our recruitment process for this post is online, except for the interview stage, which will be in-person.

For more information please contact Donald MacKenzie; tel: ; email:
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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Join the Octogen Family as a Financial Services Sales Consultant

Why Join Us?

At Octogen, we're on a mission to empower our clients to achieve financial well-being. As a Financial Services Sales Consultant, you'll be the essential link connecting clients to the solutions they need to break free from debt and breath again with Octogen.

What's Your Role?

You'll be building strong relationships with partners and clients, using your charm to turn leads into opportunities through phone calls and face-to-face interactions. Your goal? To introduce our top-notch solutions that pave the way to financial freedom and guide our qualifying clients through the Debt Review application process, connecting them with our expert Debt Counsellors.

What Do You Need to Shine?

• Education: A Matric/Grade 12 qualification is a must; a post-matric business-related qualification is an added advantage.
• Tech Skills: You should be comfortable with MS Office and Outlook.
• Sales Experience: Bring along at least 2 years of experience in sales or a call centre environment.
• Debt Review Knowledge: Familiarity and experience with the debt review process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about helping others and ready to take your career to the next level while writing your own monthly paycheck, we want to hear from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R4 500,00 per month

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Required)
• Debt Review: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Bloemfontein, Free State (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Our core values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence - define our daily work environment, shaping our commitment to delivering exceptional service.

As part of our team, you'll drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and exceed stakeholder expectation. If you are driven by passion and possess the ambition to excel within the
Legal landscape
then, this opportunity is tailored for you.

The Legal Counsel: Membership Services & Digital Services
is responsible for supporting the delivery of legal services across the Membership and Services, Digital Payments, and Financial Services portfolios, aligned with the Group Legal Strategy. The role is also required to drive legal enablement for innovation, mitigate legal risk, and embed legal compliance into business execution, while collaborating across the Growth, Product, Technology, Private Label and Intellectual Property (IP) teams.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to embark on this rewarding journey within
Legal
, apply now to be a part of our dynamic team.

Requirements:

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience required for this position

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) (LLB) or LLB degree.
• Preferably admitted Attorney or Advocate.

Experience:

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a dynamic legal environment, with a focus commercial law, with a foundational understanding of financial services law, digital payments, and/or consumer/membership services law (e.g., National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, POPIA).
• Proven ability to draft and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property laws, technology laws, ecommerce and marketplace laws, advertising and media laws, consumer protection advantageous.

Competencies and Skills

Core Competencies

• Ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound contracts, opinions, and internal communications, and review existing agreements for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in conducting thorough legal research using various databases and effectively analyzing legal issues to provide informed support.
• Capacity to identify and resolve routine legal issues efficiently, and to identify and escalate more complex issues to the Senior Manager.
• Excellent ability to manage workload effectively, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong drive to complete tasks effectively and efficiently, contributing directly to the team's output.
• Resilient and capable of performing well in a demanding environment.
• Works effectively within the legal team and with business stakeholders, supporting shared goals.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical principles, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Eagerness to learn new legal areas, business operations, and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication for legal documents, emails, and internal discussions.
• Ability to actively listen and accurately understand instructions and business needs.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and delivers on commitments.
• Focuses on delivering legal services that meet the specific needs of internal business partners.

"Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicable"

At Massmart, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging. We believe that every employee deserves a safe environment—free from discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour—where they can thrive and perform at their best.

Our policies promote equal opportunity and a culture of accountability. If you ever feel unsafe or witness behaviours that do not align with Massmart's values, we encourage you to speak up.

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*Note: Applications will be reviewed promptly. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.*

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Mukuru is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Southern Africa, operating across SADC and Europe, and backed by the largest Africa-focused US private equity fund. Our mission? To make financial services simple, safe, and accessible through smart, innovative technologies.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic
Product Owner
who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves the challenge of turning big ideas into customer-driven solutions. This role gives you the chance to shape and drive strategy for our
Loans Product
— a multi-country, multi-platform solution at the heart of our Financial Services offering. You'll report directly to the Head of Product Domain: Financial Services.

What You'll Do

• Own the product roadmap and lead innovation within the Financial Services domain.
• Collaborate with brilliant cross-functional teams to design scalable, user-friendly solutions.
• Translate business needs into powerful product features that deliver seamless customer journeys.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of fintech trends, compliance, and emerging technologies.
• Prioritise and refine the product backlog to maximise ROI.
• Work hand-in-hand with Scrum teams to drive delivery, create sprint goals, and unblock challenges.
• Champion communication around product features and releases, ensuring stakeholders are always in the loop.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Information Systems a plus).
• 3–5 years of Product Owner or Business Analyst experience (Agile/Scrum essential).
• Proven track record in custom mobile app development.
• Knowledge of financial services, compliance (KYC, Foreign Exchange), and customer onboarding is a big advantage.
• Sharp analytical thinking, clear communication, and strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to juggle priorities, spot opportunities, and keep a laser focus on customer needs.

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited" Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a 'work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS