The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced individuals for three (3) positions to be co-opted to the NSFAS Board, in accordance with
section 5(1)(b) of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act, 1999 (Act 56 of 1999), as amended.
The co-opted members will contribute specialist expertise to strengthen the Board’s fiduciary oversight,
financial governance, strategic oversight, risk management, and effective governance of the Scheme.
REQUIRED EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• A postgraduate qualification in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related
field, or CA(SA) status;
• At least 5 years’ relevant senior management, executive or Board-level experience in finance,
accounting, auditing, risk management, investment management or a related field;
• Demonstrable expertise in public-sector financial management and governance, including
knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and applicable
Treasury Regulations;
• A proven track record in financial oversight, risk management, auditing, accounting, investment
management and/or organisational governance;
• At least 3 years’ experience serving on a Board and/or Audit and Risk Committee, Finance
Committee;
• Knowledge and understanding of the higher education and student funding environment will be
an advantage;
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will be expected to:
• Provide strategic oversight and contribute to the effective governance of NSFAS;
• Provide specialist financial and fiduciary oversight;
• Exercise independent judgement in the best interests of NSFAS;
• Oversee and monitor financial, audit, risk and compliance matters within the Board’s mandate;
• Participate actively in Board and relevant Board Committee (e.g., Audit and Risk, Finance);
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Each application must be accompanied by:
1. A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), clearly demonstrating the applicant’s
qualifications, experience and relevant governance responsibilities;
2. Certified copies of relevant qualifications and Identity Document (ID);
3. At least two professional reference letters; and
4. A declaration of any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, including any business,
financial, professional or other interests that may conflict with the responsibilities of a Board
member.
NSFAS OFFICE OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
The Halyard, 4 Christian Barnard
Cape Town City Center, Cape Town, 8000
Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801
T: 0800 067 327
NSFAS BOARD MEMBERS:
Adv Lavan Gopaul | Dr Mampiane Johanna Maphutha | Dr Siyanda B Mngadi | Adv Richardt Tlou Ramashia | Ms Ndileka Portia Loyilane | Mr. Siphiwe Welcome Khumalo | Mr
Lukhanyo Daweti