Mmatefo Esther KUMALO
PHUTHADITJHABA
Summary
Finance and administrative professional supporting student accounts, financial aid, and tuition fee processes in higher education. Handles data capturing, records management, registration clearance checks, and customer enquiries while maintaining accurate financial documentation and compliance. Currently studying Bachelor of Accounting Science to strengthen accounting and public finance knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Officer – Financial Aid Department
University of the Free State (UFS)
phuthaditjhaba
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Process and capture student financial information and private accommodation records.
- Administer book, meal, and transport allowances for funded students.
- Provide financial statements and guidance on student accounts.
- Support student registration finance processes and compliance checks.
- Maintain accurate financial records and perform data capturing on institutional systems.
- Respond to student and staff financial enquiries via call centre and front office support.
- Ensured all registration documents met compliance standards
- Reviewed and confirmed accuracy of student details in the system
- Organised and filed application forms for easy retrieval
- Recorded examination marks accurately in coltech system
- Analyse and check the results before printing and issuing to candidates
- Verification of candidates enrolments before sending to DHET
Assistant Officer – Tuition Fees Department
University of the Free State (UFS)
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided support for tuition fee enquiries and student account management.
- Processed student payments and payment arrangements.
- Issued official receipts and maintained accurate financial records.
- Performed cashier duties including daily cash reconciliation and balancing.
- Assisted with financial clearance during student registration periods.
- Compiled reports and statistics related to student fee payments.
- Provided customer service support to students, parents, and university staff.
Bursary Officer
Maluti TVET College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted students with bursary and financial aid applications.
- Processed financial documentation and maintained student financial records.
- Supported administrative processes during student registration.
Cleaner
01.2014
- Maintained facility cleanliness and assisted with general operational support.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science (In Progress) -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
10-2026
National Diploma - Financial Management
Maluti TVET College
01-2013
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - Grade 12
Rekgotsofetse High School
Paul - Roux01-2005
Skills
- Financial Administration
- Student Finance Management
- Tuition Fee Administration
- Financial Aid & NSFAS Support
- Data Capturing & Database Management
- Cash Handling & Reconciliation
- Financial Record Keeping
- Customer Service & Stakeholder Support
- Student Registration Finance Clearance
- Payment Processing & Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Public Sector Administration
References
- Mrs Motleleng, Lerato, Assistant Officer Financial Aid Department, 0680735267, University of the Free State
- Miss Mogotsi Naledi, Rethabile, Chief office Financial Aid Department, 0722931118, University of the Free State
- Ms Mofokeng Disebo, Porcia, Bursary Officer, 0743029002, Maluti TVET Collage
Timeline
Assistant Officer – Financial Aid Department
University of the Free State (UFS)
01.2023 - 03.2026
Assistant Officer – Tuition Fees Department
University of the Free State (UFS)
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bursary Officer
Maluti TVET College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Cleaner
01.2014
Bachelor of Accounting Science (In Progress) -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Diploma - Financial Management
Maluti TVET College
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - Grade 12
Rekgotsofetse High School