GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA) IS LOOKING FOR FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

POST 09/59 :  FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR: TRACING (REGIONAL TRACING AGENTS)

(12 months contract)

REF :  TA/WC/CT/2023/03-1C (X1 POST)

SALARY :  R218 064 per annum (Level 06), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification/degree/national diploma (at
least 360 credits) (ideally Finance related) with 18 months proven experience
in accounting/financial management of which at least 6 months should be in
Tracing or Debtors/debt collection OR A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 coupled
with three years appropriate proven experience in accounting/financial
management field of which 6 months should be in Tracing or Debtors/debt
collection;

Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Word; Geographical
knowledge of the area applying for is essential; Proficiency in English is a
requirement and the ability to speak any of the other official languages in the
province (applying for) will be essential; The applications of individuals
currently residing in the geographical area (town/city) of the respective area
applying for, may receive preference (note that proof of residence may be
requested when shortlisted); A Valid driver’s license will be an added
advantage. Knowledge of PFMA; Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA);
Integrity; Analytical skills; Customer orientation; Ability to prioritize; Time
management skills; Effective communication skills (written and verbal); Ability
to work in a team; Problem solving skills; Deadline driven.

Take note of the requirements regarding a new Z83 effective 1 January 2021 as per the DPSA regulations as well as all other requirements specified in the footer. Take note of Circular 19 of 2022 regarding the practice note on the Z83 application and completion thereof. The certification of all supporting documents will be expected of the shortlisted candidates only. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. The applicant should have the necessary data and equipment for this purpose. 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.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions and
include, but not limited to: Trace beneficiaries: Find contact details on ITC and
other platforms in order to identify members and beneficiaries for unclaimed
benefits; Contact potential candidates, confirming their personal particulars, in
order to validate their status as beneficiaries; Engage government departments and other community platforms to trace beneficiaries and members on unclaimed benefits list; Rectify errors by updating the system with the correct information provided by the clients; Send unclaimed benefit cases and documents successfully traced to Pretoria Head Office tracing division.

Prepare cases for processing: Provide administrative support by collating the
documentation required to process cases not traced to unclaimed benefits;
Check the system against documentation provided in order to avoid issues with processing; Send death benefit form to client in accordance with benefit to which he/she is entitled; Capture accurate information onto database with
respect to beneficiaries eligible for re-issues based on documentation
provided. Verify cases: Perform data integrity checks, following standard
processes; Generate weekly and monthly unclaimed benefit reports, reflecting
the status of cases for the attention of the Supervisor and Manager.

ENQUIRIES :

Mbongiseni Nkosi Tel No: 012 399 2202. Application enquiries: URS Response
Handling Tel No: 012 811 1900

NOTE :

The purpose of the post is to assist in the tracing of beneficiaries to enable the
processing of unclaimed and unpaid benefits for GPAA. One position for
Tracing Administrators at Unclaimed Benefits: Finance Section are available at
the Government Pensions Administration Agency on a 12 months contract
based in Cape Town.

CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2023 before 12h00 noonNo late applications will be considered.

CENTRE :  Cape Town 

APPLICATIONS :

It is mandatory to email your application (comprehensive CV and new Z83
signed) gpaa59@ursonline.co.za quoting the reference number in the subject
heading of the email.