OPFA Recruitment 2024 online application form is out. Candidates who had interest in the position and long waited for it can now follow the guidelines provided in this guide to apply for the employment opportunity.
Job Overview
| Country | South Africa |
| Organization | Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Application Start Date | 9th August, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Application Method | Online |
| Application Form | Free |
| Application Portal Link | https://www.pfa.org.za/careers/ |
The office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is a statutory body established in terms of section 30B of the Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956.
Section 30B entrusts the responsibility of carrying out the mandate on the Pension Funds Adjudicator and the Deputy Adjudicator/s.
Job Opening at OPFA 2024
| S/N | POSITION | LINK |
| 1 | Assistant Adjudicator | Online Application |
Responsibilities
The jobholder will be held responsible for the following:
- Receive investigation file and identify areas that require further investigation to dispose of a complaint
- Request further information from parties to a complaint where required
- Identify the need for and request expert reports in appropriate matters
- Submit weekly and monthly statistics to the Team Leader
- Prepare records for the Financial Services Tribunal or High Court
Qualifications for OPFA Recruitment 2024
- Candidates must possess a Law Degree, i.e. BCom Law, BA Law, or LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
- Candidates must possess a 3 years’ experience in the retirement funds industry – administration, management, or regulation
- Candidates must have knowledge and understanding of the appropriate legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Candidates must be able to assess and investigate facts, interpret legislation, and draft legal documents
- Candidates must be able to conduct legal research
- Candidates must have experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pension Funds Act and the role of the Pension Funds Adjudicator
Core Competencies and Skills
- High level of ethics and integrity
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook)
- Excellent drafting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and work under pressure
- Time management
- Proper record keeping
- Take initiative in personal development
- Team player
How to Apply for the OPFA Recruitment 2024
Follow the below instructions to apply for the 2024 job opportunities at the South African Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator:
- Visit https://www.pfa.org.za/careers/
- Select the job vacancy
- Fill the application form
- Submit.
Before submitting your application, ensure that you have proofread and corrected the possible mistakes.
