EB Administrator (Two Pot) REF NO: EB/Admin/Two-Pot Project/2024/10-20C (X20 POSTS) needed at The Government Pensions Administration Agency

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Job title : EB Administrator (Two Pot) REF NO: EB/Admin/Two-Pot Project/2024/10-20C (X20 POSTS)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 14, 2024

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REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • A three-year National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree or similar tertiary qualification (minimum 360 credits), preferably in administration or finance, with 18 months of proven experience in the processing and/or payment of claims.
  • Alternatively, a Senior Certificate/Matric/Grade 12/Vocational Certificate (or equivalent), ideally with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject, and three years of proven experience in claims processing and/or payment.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in administering and processing Retirement Fund/Employee Benefits claims.

Skills and Experience:

  • MS Office proficiency, with a particular focus on MS Excel.

Knowledge of:

  • Standards and procedures for claims processing.
  • Employee Benefits.
  • Client Relations Management.
  • GEPF Services & Products (advantageous).
  • GEP Law & Rules (advantageous).
  • GPAA Policies (advantageous).

Competencies:

  • Analytical thinking.
  • Financial management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Customer orientation.
  • Creative thinking and logical analysis.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
  • Production-driven approach.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for various tasks related to the processing and payment of claims, which include:

Processing Claims:

  • Review applications/claims for different types of exits or claims.
  • Ensure all required supporting documentation is attached.
  • Evaluate and update member records based on the documentation provided.
  • Request missing member information to complete benefits applications.

Payment Processing:

  • Review the initial payment decision based on the specific case.
  • Reconcile service purchase figures and verify correct calculation of outstanding service for payments.
  • Upload and check the accuracy of supporting documents for benefit payments.
  • Verify beneficiary eligibility for payments according to established criteria.
  • Review calculations based on member records, provide reasons for rejection if applicable.
  • Route rejected claims according to standard procedures.

Review and Validation:

  • Ensure all exceptions (e.g., death distributions, fraud, risk issues, unclaimed benefits, legal matters) are resolved as per relevant policies.
  • Validate that the correct benefit is paid to members based on established criteria.
  • Review and validate the content of benefit application forms.
  • Initiate payment instructions.

How to Apply for this Offer

NOTE : Take note of the disclaimer mentioned on each advert. It is mandatory that applications which consist of a signed Z83 and comprehensive CV be emailed to the respective email addresses indicated on each advert. Ensure that you use the correct inbox/email. Applications send to the incorrect inbox will be deemed a regret. Ensure to sign your Z83 before you scan it. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and not your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed will be deemed a regret. From 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective and if the old Z83 is used, it will be deemed a regret. Should an individual wish to apply for a post after 1 January 2021, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or http://www.gpaa.gov.za Requirements: Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 as indicate above (signed and scanned). The relevant reference number must be quoted on all documentation and on the subject heading of the email. An application should consist of (a) a comprehensive and detailed CV (specifying all experience and duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY as well as indicating references with full contact detailsand (b) a duly completed Z83 (refer to Circular No 19 of 2022 in this regard) only. Failure to submit the above documents will result in the application not considered and deemed a regret. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Note that certain information contained in the application (CV and Z83) may be verified through the request for official documents and or other methods of verification and proof (when shortlisted). The certification of all supporting documents will be expected of the shortlisted candidates only. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The candidate must take note of: It is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of these posts and the candidature of persons whose promotion/ appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For applications on salary levels 11 – 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. SMS will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by DPSA. All candidates shortlisted for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. One of the minimum requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate which is submitted prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The GPAA reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests/competency assessments for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The GPAA reserves the right to cancel the filling/not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidate will have to sign and annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance.

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