The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) invites suitably qualified to apply for Junior Assistant Adjudicator Permanent Position.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 02 January 2026
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA), established in terms of section 30B of the Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956 to dispose of pension fund complaints lodged in terms of the Act in a procedurally fair, economical, and expeditious manner, is seeking to appoint candidates who are results-driven, passionate about service delivery, thrive under pressure, respect deadlines, and are team players with high levels of professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate, analyse, and identify the essence of a complaint;
- Draft correspondence and do follow-ups with Funds/Fund Administrators;
- Analyse the adequacy of the responses from Funds/Fund Administrators and escalate issues timeously when necessary;
- Prepare a draft determination based on research, adequate analysis of complaints, discussion with teammates, and also by incorporating directions given by their Line Manager;
- Submit quality draft determinations to the Line Manager within set timelines;
- Finalise Out of Jurisdiction matters and Settlements within time;
- Adequately review and address corrections/review notes from the line manager or the Adjudicator;
- Assist the Line manager or the Adjudicator with projects/ad hoc tasks as and when required;
- Keep a record of own statistics and monitor own performance.
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook)
NB: Candidates who do not meet the aforementioned requirements will not be considered and, therefore, need not apply.
Requirements:
OPFA offers market-related remuneration commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
- A Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
- 3 – 4 years legal drafting experience
- Experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pension Funds Act
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Closing Date: 02 January 2026
Preference will be given to African Females in line with the OPFA Employment Equity Plan and the requirements of the Employment Equity Act.
The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 6 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
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