The NSFAS is a schedule 3(A) entity governed by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act (56 of 1999).
The role of the organisation is to provide financial aid to eligible students from poor and working-class families
who would otherwise not be able to afford to study at South African TVET colleges and public universities. NSFAS
assesses students for funding eligibility and ensures that qualifying students who are registered at public
universities and colleges receive funding to support their studies, in line with policy, and in partnership with
institutions. NSFAS is also responsible for collecting student loan payments on loans provided before 2018, in
order to replenish the available funds for future generations of students. In addition to the main bursary scheme
for poor and working-class students, NSFAS also manage a number of other government bursaries including the
Funza Lushaka Bursary for teachers. NSFAS manages a significant budget on behalf of government.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for delivery against NSFAS’s mandate and has overall responsibility
for the management and administration of NSFAS. The incumbent will formulate and implement organisational
strategy to ensure the effective management and sustainability of the entity. The CEO will lead the executive team
of NSFAS to ensure that NSFAS delivers on its mandate to provide an efficient, effective and streamlined financial
aid system for the public higher education and training sector. The CEO plays a leading role in supporting
organisational governance developing risk compliance frameworks and mitigating against critical risks. The CEO