DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLITICAL VERIFICATION

Special Pensions — PRETORIA HEAD OFFICE (Permanent, 1 post(s))

The purpose of the role is to effectively manage the undertaking of political research and verification of special pensions applicants for GPAA.

Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Management and coordination of research and political verification of special pension beneficiaries: Manage the verification and validation of information sourced through research. 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. Manage the collation of details of applicants for verification purposes. Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information. Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries. Manage the verification of information supplied by applicants. Ensure that the research is in line with GPAA strategic objectives. Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships. Compile, present and submit reports related to the effective functioning of the unit. Develop and implement processes, guidelines and polices on researching and verification of politicians applying for special pensions. Undertake research on the latest trend with regard to verification of special pension applicants. Develop a comprehensive and concise research guidelines and methodology on political verifications. Ensure that the guideline and policies are aligned to GPAA strategic objectives and contribute to effective services delivery. Undertake risk assessment procedures on researching and verification of politician applying for special pension. Oversee continuous adherence to research guidelines on verification of applicants. Manage all resources of the unit: Set, agree and monitor performance of direct reports, check that it is aligned with planned targets. Allocate work according to the individual workload, expertise, and developmental needs of the individual. Identify development and succession planning requirements. Ensure employment equity compliance. Monitor that outputs are achieved against business requirements. Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency, minimizing absenteeism and turnover figures. Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms. Facilitate departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Manage the budget of the unit and monitor expenditure patterns as per the prescripts.

Requirements:
A relevant three-year bachelor’s degree/B Tech qualification or equivalent qualification, (with at least 360 credits). A minimum of six (6) years’ appropriate experience in Research and Administration of Special Pensions, with 3 years in a management role / middle management role. Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products. Knowledge of Special Pensions Act. Knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act. Knowledge of Employee Benefits. Knowledge of Programme & Project Management. Knowledge of GPAA services & products. Knowledge of driving. Knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry. Knowledge of Change Management. Knowledge of Research. South African Political savvy. Analytical. Computer literacy. Financial Management. Problem Solving. Organizing & Coordinating skills. Effective Communications skills at all levels. Motivational skills. Presentation skills. Customer Oriented. Outgoing personality. Ability to build strong network relationships. Ability to work in a Team.