Katrina Bridget Siziba
Bursary Administrator
Barberton
Summary
Knowledge of computerized financial system, finance administration and development programmers. Basic knowledge and experience of provisioning administration and finance in the following areas: discretionary grants administration, document control, and ensuring audit readiness with a proven track record of handling invoice processing, Public Service financial management, Supply Chain Management, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, department policies and procedures, financial accounting, accrual basis of accounting, PFMA, Batho Pele Principles and Treasury Regulations. General knowledge of LOGIS & BAS, computer literacy and local area network, wide area network, windows server. Knowledge of clerical duties, ability to capture data. Administration: preparing, organizing and storing information in paper and digital form. Knowledge and experience in IT support services, its services management, legislative frameworks, desktop management, network support services, code of conduct and its procedures, information management processes and procedures. Knowledge of desktop hardware platforms, windows OS and apple IOS. Knowledgeable in the operations of a service/help desk environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Bursary Administrator
Service SETA
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinate the bursary application processes, ensuring adherence to guidelines and policies set by funding bodies and the institution.
- Provide administrative support for financial aid schemes, including managing applications, disbursements, and record-keeping.
- Offer guidance and support to students regarding bursary options, application procedures, and financial literacy.
- Maintain accurate records of bursary applications, disbursements, and student accounts, ensuring data integrity and compliance with audit requirements.
- Work closely with other departments, such as finance and student services, to ensure a seamless process for students seeking financial assistance.
- Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Streamlining invoice processing, reducing average payment turnaround time.
- Collect, arrange, and input information into database system.
- Establish an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
Financial Advisor
Assupol
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided financial planning and advisory services to individuals.
- Managed client relationships and analyzed investment plans.
- Supported decision-making on investments, tax laws, and insurance.
Intern: Financial Management
Mpumalanga Department of Health
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Receive and verify invoices and requisition for goods and services.
- Verify that transaction comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare batches of invoices for data entry invite quotation from different suppliers.
- Capture all request on the system; Confirm telephonically with suppliers confirming that they received the order.
- Capturing customers payments, performing debtors' reconciliation, collection of outstanding debts, resolving any related queries.
- Allocate payment under supervision of debtor's controller.
- Assist administration officers with invoice printing and provision of customer statements.
- Assist to coordinate and compiling the MTEF budget process, updating the budget on Basic Accounting System (BAS) with the main appropriation.
- Assists in drafting of budget adjustment for operational expenditure, Maintained audit-ready financial documentation.
- Ensure accurate compilation of the Monthly Financial Report.
- Monitor annual stock-take secretarial functions disposal process; and monitor all movement of assets of the department.
Facilitator: IT Training Administrative (End -User Computing)
Dialnx Consultants CC
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data.
- Update registers and statistics.
- Handle routine enquiries.
- Creditor's payment control function.
- Reconcile and Journalize orders.
- Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles.
- Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
- Keep and maintain the filing system for the component.
- Arrange meetings and provides a secretarial/receptionist support service.
Volunteer Technician and System Development: Information Technology
Mpumalanga Department of Health
07.2014 - 07.2014
- Assists end-user support services with regards to online services, PC hardware and software support, including diagnoses and repairs.
- Assists in Log and attend to calls.
- Assists in system development and process modernization.
- Participate in the implementation and report on IT and related projects.
- Assists dedicated IT support services on online, desktop, mobile and virtual environments.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Management - Financial Management IV, Advanced Labour Relations IV, Project Management IV
Stadio
11.2025
National Certificate (N6) - Financial Management, Cost and Management, Financial Accounting N6, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6, Computerised Financial Systems N6
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
12.2020
National Certificate (N5) - Financial Management, Cost and Management, Financial Accounting N5, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5, Computerised Financial Systems N5
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
12.2019
National Certificate (N4) - Financial Management, Financial Accounting N4, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4, Management Communication N4, Computerised Financial Systems N4
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
12.2019
National Certificate (NQF Level 5) - Information Technology: (Systems Development), Personal Development, Data Design, Implementation & Development Vol 1, Computer Programming, Development & Problem-Solving Vol 1, Database Design, Implementation and Development Vol 2, Gathering Techniques for Computer Systems Development & Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Development & Problem-Solving Vol 2, Programming: Web Design
PC Training & Business College
12.2014
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Accounting, Business Studies, Tourism, Life Orientation
Acek Academy
12.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Computerized financial system
- Data capturing
- Desktop hardware platforms
- Windows OS
- Apple IOS
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Office administration
Customer service
MS office
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/91
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1
References
- Mr S Selepe Bursary Manager; 076 066 5216/ 068 083 6966
- Mr Machai, Assupol, 072 969 6511
- Mr De La Rey, Barberton TB Hospital, 013 766 8827/082 851 5445
- Ms Nomsa, Dialnx Consultant, 081 878 5174
- Mr Nkosi, Department of Health, 066 203 0196
Timeline
Bursary Administrator
Service SETA
08.2025 - Current
Financial Advisor
Assupol
09.2022 - 12.2023
Intern: Financial Management
Mpumalanga Department of Health
04.2021 - 03.2022
Facilitator: IT Training Administrative (End -User Computing)
Dialnx Consultants CC
01.2015 - 04.2016
Volunteer Technician and System Development: Information Technology
Mpumalanga Department of Health
07.2014 - 07.2014
National Certificate (N6) - Financial Management, Cost and Management, Financial Accounting N6, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6, Computerised Financial Systems N6
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
National Certificate (N5) - Financial Management, Cost and Management, Financial Accounting N5, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5, Computerised Financial Systems N5
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
National Certificate (N4) - Financial Management, Financial Accounting N4, Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4, Management Communication N4, Computerised Financial Systems N4
Ehlanzeni College Campus TVET
National Certificate (NQF Level 5) - Information Technology: (Systems Development), Personal Development, Data Design, Implementation & Development Vol 1, Computer Programming, Development & Problem-Solving Vol 1, Database Design, Implementation and Development Vol 2, Gathering Techniques for Computer Systems Development & Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Development & Problem-Solving Vol 2, Programming: Web Design
PC Training & Business College
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, Accounting, Business Studies, Tourism, Life Orientation
Acek Academy
Advanced Diploma in Management - Financial Management IV, Advanced Labour Relations IV, Project Management IV
Stadio