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Bursary and Graduate Project Co-ordinator Vacancy at Nedbank South Africa

admin August 3, 2023

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Bursary and Graduate Project Co-ordinator Vacancy at Nedbank South Africa

The Bursary Administrator is responsible for administering bursaries to students on behalf of Nedbank. This role entails proactively supporting the Nedbank team on all functions linked to bursary including: Research into Universities and the bursaries available, collecting and maintaining student documentation needed for the bursary, liaising with students, tracking the students’ academic performance, organising bursary event activities (not limited to but will include various expos) and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the bursary.

Job Responsibilities

Implementation and Maintenance of Bursary Process

Understand Nedbank’s needs and effectively start the bursary process with the potential bursars. This includes sourcing candidates, screening them based on requirements and engaging in consistent communication with them whilst upholding Nedbank’s brand and reputation.
Proactively communicate with the potential bursars and ensure that all required documentation is collected in a timely manner.
Once the bursars have been offered the bursary, act as their first point of call when it comes to questions, guidance, support and assistance.
Ensure that all bursars receive the same standard of support and that you follow the standardised operating procedures.
Liaise with Universities in order to attain the relevant details for career days and other relevant events.
Provide general support to the broader Nedbank Bursary Team.

Administration

Ensure that all student documentation is collected on time and updated regularly on the Nedbank Bursary Management System. This includes academic transcripts, registration letters, progress reports, matric certificates, ID copies etc.
Track students’ academic progress.
Where you are unable to attain information, proactively manage expectations of all stakeholders involved whilst looking for a solution.

Student & Client Liaison

Liaise with all students on a regular basis. Ensure that they can reach out to you for any support, guidance or assistance.
Touch base with students at least once a month to see how they are doing and to work through any challenges or issues they may be having linked to the success of their bursary.
Communicate consistently and proactively with the internal Nedbank team.