Admin support x5 posts at GPAA for skilled graduates in Finance/ Public Service Administration/ RiskManagement/ Internal Audit/
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 4
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GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA)
CLOSING DATE : 21 July 2025 before 12h00 noon. No late applications will be considered.
POST 23/54 : ADMIN SUPPORT: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: AS/IA/2025/06-1P
Internal Audit
Permanent
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma/B Degree or equivalent three-year qualification
(at NQF 6 with at least 360 credits) in Public Service Administration/Risk
Management/Internal Audit with 3 years relevant experience within the Internal
Audit. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office products and exposure in Teammate will be an advantage.
Experience in supporting audit committee or executive committee, through
relationship management and logistics may receive preference. Knowledge of
Corporate Governance (King IV). Knowledge of Risk Management Processes
(COSO, ISO 31000). Knowledge of Teammate. Knowledge of Prescribed
Regulations & Policies such as Public Service Regulations, PFMA, National
Treasury Regulations and other Government prescripts. Analytical skills.
Problem solving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Planning &
Organizing skills. Report writing. Assertive. Proactive. Quality driven. Problem
solver. Ability to work independently. Team player.
DUTIES : The successful incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which
include, but not limited to the following: Provide general support to the Internal
Audit Component Risk Analysis and monitoring process: Assist with the
formulation of Internal controls. Assist in developing internal control policies,
procedures and processes. Render assistance in audit testing of potential risk
areas and identify reportable issues. Monitor and assure compliance with
internal control functions as contained in the legislative framework and
departmental policies. Assist in conducting quarterly internal control projects
from the planning, execution, and reporting phase of the projects. Assist in
conducting of follow up on the findings raised by Internal Control, and AGSA.
Assist in the administration of request of information for purpose of internal and
external audit. Assist in the reviewing of the AFS for interim and final audit for
both internal and external auditors. Management and updating of Internal Audit
System (Teammate): Document risk information on Teammate system. Assist
in planning, scheduling and providing end-user training on Internal Audit/Risk
software. Administration of the Teammate. Capture progress notes on
Teammate after monitoring (implementation of action plans). Print Reports
from Teammate. Conduct proper Document management practices:
Transcribe and type written and dictated communication. Review, annotate,
register, classify, prioritise and distribute incoming correspondence. Reply to
correspondence of routine nature. Prepare and review submissions. Record
and route outgoing correspondence. File all relevant documents for record
purposes. Provide Administrative support to the Internal Audit Unit: Provide
logistical support services for meetings, workshops and seminars relating to
internal control. Assist in Co-coordinating GPAA Committee meetings. Prepare
GPAA Audit Committee meeting packs before the meeting. Assist with any
administrative duties to ensure effective operation of risks to the GPAA Audit
Committee and the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639
APPLICATIONS : It is mandatory to email your application (comprehensive CV and new Z83
completed and duly signed) to Recruit2@gpaa.gov.za quoting the reference
number in the subject heading of the email.
NOTE : The purpose of the role is to ensure efficient and effective administrative
support of Internal Audit activities and secretariat of the audit committee. One
permanent position for an Admin Support: Internal Audit is currently available
at the Government Pensions Administration Agency
POST 23/55 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: EB WITHDRAWALS REF NO:
SAO/EB/2025/06-1P
Program 2.2 Employee Benefits
Permanent
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate and recognized three-year qualification (Degree/National
diploma/equivalent three-year qualification with at least 360 credits – NQF 6)
within the Finance field with three (3) years appropriate proven experience in
Employee Benefits which should include twelve (12) months supervisory
experience OR an appropriate and recognized three-year qualification
(Degree/National diploma/equivalent three-year qualification with at least 360
credits – NQF 6) within the Finance field with five (5) years appropriate proven
experience in Employee Benefits. Computer literacy that would include a good
working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and
Word, as well as CIVPEN, Workflow and Portal. Knowledge of Employee
Benefits, GEP Law. Knowledge of applicable Legislation within GEPF.
Knowledge of Civil Pension Software (CIVPEN), Workflow and Portal.
Knowledge of GEPF products and services. Knowledge of Public Service
Prescripts and Legislation. Ability to establish controls and monitor tasks.
Supervisory skills. Planning and organizing skills. Good communication skills
with the ability to communicate at all levels (verbal, written and presentation
skills). Interpersonal skills. Administration skills. Accuracy, thoroughness and
ability to detect errors. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Customer
service orientation. Persuasiveness and flexibility. Ability to work under
pressure. Ethical business conduct – adhering to business ethics.
Accountability. Teamwork.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes
but are not limited to the following: Supervise payment processes within the
Withdrawals Unit: Effective administrative supervision of the processing and
authorization of pension claims. Administrative supervision of incoming claims:
programming and distribution of pension claims for processing and
authorization. Administrative supervision of Rejected and Redirected claims.
Administrative supervision of payment and Master letters & Quality Assurance
of authorized Claims. Administrative supervision of declined Tax Directives
enquiries and Letters thereof. Administration supervision of claims 60 days and
older on the MIS. Supervision of effective document tracking and management
thereof. Effective daily productivity management by target(s). Effective error
management by target(s). Submission of Statistics & Reports. Effective
response and resolution of enquires. Achievement of Withdrawals Operational
objectives linked to the Service Legal Agreement and Annual Performance
Plan. Reporting of System problems. Supervise payment processes within the
unit: Thorough explanation and interpretation of GEP Law, policies, rules and
regulations. Monitor regular adherence to current processes and procedures
and put improvements in place. Assistance in removing CIVPEN warnings
before cases go to payments for finalization. Ensure safe custody of payment
cases. Ensure customer queries are resolved amicably. Ensure escalated
queries are attended to urgently. Check accuracy of manual calculations.
Identify payments that need manual intervention or re-calculation. Authorize
captured pension benefit and recover all liabilities. Report system problems
and fraudulent actions and possible risks to Managers. Supervise the effective
administration of the unit: Allocate work according to skills and competencies.
Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach staff. Maintain discipline.
Provide monthly statistics. Ensure that subordinates are informed about
changes in work environment or management decisions.
ENQUIRIES : Mbongiseni Nkosi Tel No: (012) 399 2202 or Sisipho Manzi Tel No: (012) 319
3434
APPLICATIONS : It is mandatory to email your application (comprehensive CV and new Z83
completed and duly signed) to Recruit3@gpaa.gov.za quoting the reference
number in the subject heading of the email.
NOTE : The purpose of the role is to effectively and efficiently supervise EB
Withdrawals Processes within GPAA. One permanent position for a SAO: EB
Withdrawals is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration
Agency
POST 23/56 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER EB SPECIAL PROJECTS REF NO:
SAO/EB-SP/2025/06-3P (X3 POSTS)
Program 2.2 Employee Benefits
Permanent
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate and recognized three-year qualification (Degree/National
diploma/equivalent three-year qualification with at least 360 credits – NQF 6)
preferably in the Finance field with three (3) years appropriate proven
experience in Employee Benefits which should include twelve (12) months
supervisory experience OR an appropriate and recognized three-year
qualification (Degree/National diploma/equivalent three-year qualification with
at least 360 credits – NQF 6) preferably within the Finance field with five (5)
years appropriate proven experience in Employee Benefits. Computer literacy
that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products,
especially Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as CIVPEN, Workflow and Portal.
Knowledge of Employee Benefits, GEP Law. Knowledge of applicable
Legislation within GEPF. Knowledge of Civil Pension Software (CIVPEN),
Workflow and Portal. Knowledge of GEPF products and services. Knowledge
of Public Service Prescripts and Legislation. Ability to establish controls and
monitor tasks. Supervisory skills. Planning and organizing skills. Good
communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels (verbal, written
and presentation skills). Interpersonal skills. Administration skills. Accuracy,
thoroughness and ability to detect errors. Ability to prioritize and meet
deadlines. Customer service orientation. Persuasiveness and flexibility. Ability
to work under pressure. Ethical business conduct – adhering to business
ethics. Accountability. Teamwork.
DUTIES : Supervise Employee Benefits processes within the unit: Interpretation and
application of the relevant laws, rules, regulations and policies to ensure
accurate EB processing. Sound knowledge and ability to utilize systems used
within the unit. Effective checking of cases. Effective management and record
keeping of errors in the section. Provide update on status of projects to
managers. Assistance in approving or rejecting quotes received from
members. Assistance in authorizing quotations. Assistance in keeping record
of paid cases for all the Departments. Supervise payment processes within the
unit: Thorough explanation and interpretation of GEP Law, policies, rules and
regulations. Monitor regular adherence to current processes and procedures
and put improvements in place. Assistance in removing warnings before cases
go to payments for finalization. Payments of Past Discriminatory practices.
Ensure safe custody of payment cases. Ensure customer queries are resolved
amicably. Ensure escalated queries are attended to urgently. Check accuracy
of manual calculations. Accurately identify payments that need to be done
manually / re-calculated. Authorize captured pension benefit and recover all
liabilities. Report system problems and fraudulent actions and possible risks to
Managers. Ensure that documents are correctly linked to the correct CP and
pension number. Effective processing of forms for the death benefits
payments. Supervise the effective administration of the unit: Allocate work
according to skills and competencies. Manage staff performance. Develop,
train and coach staff. Maintain discipline. Provide monthly statistics. Ensure
that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or
management decisions.
ENQUIRIES : Mbongiseni Nkosi Tel No: (012) 399 2202 or Sisipho Manzi Tel No: (012) 319
3434
APPLICATIONS : It is mandatory to email your application (comprehensive CV and new Z83
completed and duly signed) to Recruit3@gpaa.gov.za quoting the reference
number in the subject heading of the email.
NOTE : The purpose of the role is to to effectively and efficiently supervise EB
Processes within GPAA. Various permanent positions for SAO: Special
Pensions are currently available at the Government Pensions Administration
Agency
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 details) and (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 the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. 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 (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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