IT SPECIALIST - FINANCIAL AID/STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

at  Durban University of Technology

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POST.

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.
According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people- centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.
The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum: NQF 7 level in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related IT degree.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE:

• Minimum:
• 3 years’ experience in an information management environment.
• At least 1-year experience working with ITS/ERP Student Module.
• 1-year experience with OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Advanced relational databases and operating systems expertise.
• Strong Excel skills, including VBA.
• Ideal:
• Previous experience with ITS systems in a higher education environment.

• Financial Aid Systems Planning:
• Contribute to the development and execution of financial aid systems strategy.
• Drive ERP solution implementation and manage associated projects.
• Application Support & Maintenance:
• Provide support, training, and ensure compliance with ICT governance.
• Manage financial aid registrations in ERP/ITS systems.
• Data Management and Analysis:
• Establish data collection and validation standards.
• Analyze financial aid data, generate reports, and propose improvements.
• NSFAS & General Bursary Administration:
• Generate reports and templates for the allocation and reconciliation of funds.
• Ensure compliance with donor criteria for fund allocations.
• Reporting:
• Compile data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial aid reports.
• Undertake statistical analysis and provide insights on emerging trends.
• Financial Aid Processes and Procedures:
• Continuously work on improving and enhancing unit processes and procedures to align with stakeholder requirements and improve student experience