Senior Administrative Officer: Research & Political Verification Permanent The Purpose Of The Role Is To Effectively Coordinate And Undertaking Of Political Research And Verification Of Special Pension For Gpaa. Salary : R413 001 Per Annum (Level 08) Centre : Umtata

Requirements

A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree or equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF 6). Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Research and Administration of Special Pensions with 2 years in a supervisory role OR five (5) Years relevant experience within Research and Administration of Special Pensions. Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Special Pension Act. Knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act. Knowledge of Employee Benefits. Knowledge of Program & Project Management. Knowledge of GPAA services & products. knowledge of driving. knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry. Knowledge of Change Management. knowledge of Research. Knowledge savvy of South African Politics. Analytical skills. Computer Literacy. Financial Management skills. Problem Solving Skills. Organizing & Coordinating skills. Effective communication skills at all levels. Presentation skills. Customer Oriented. 55 Outgoing personality. Ability to build strong network relationships. Ability to work in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Undertake the coordination of research status determination and verification of special pension beneficiaries. Support the development, standardization and implementation of a comprehensive research methodology. Coordinate and supervise special pensions research activities on status information. Verify and validate information sourced through research. Verify information supplied by applicants. Ensure that all research is accompanied by reliable supporting documents for evidence. Liaise and interact with relevant organs to validate information for special pension status determination. Summarise details of applicants for adjudication purposes. Ensure that the research’s’ are in line with GPAA/ Treasury strategic objectives. Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information. Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries. Stakeholder Management: Conduct outreach programme with the regions. Liaise with local political structures for verification purposes. Forge relationships with liberation struggle structures and civil society organisation. Gather historical information to be used as part of special pension repository. Work closely with Parliamentary Constituency Officers to locate and provide necessary service to prospective applicants and pensioners. Provide support to organs dealing with plight of liberation struggle veterans. Ensure preparation of Verification files: Check information supplied by applicants and that it is in correct files. Finalise and prepare verification files and reports. Safeguard, Monitor and compile records of completed verified files. Support Manager and Political verifiers on tracing of outstanding information with applicants. Supervision of the staff: Allocate work according to skills and competencies. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach staff. Maintain discipline. Provide quarterly and annual reports. Provide Monthly statistics. Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.

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Notes

Various permanent positions of SAO Research & Political Verification are currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): Special Pensions Unit.