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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS) VACANCIES
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
SENIOR MANAGER: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPO2302
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
The position of Senior Manager: Business Administration is vacant. The Senior Manager: Business Administration role will report directly to the Executive Manager: Office of the PO and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
The Senior Manager: Business Administration will be required to provide support to the Executive Manager: Office of the PO through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
Analyse and interpret various operational processes and workflow metrics to pro-actively drive process integration and collaboration across all functions of the OPO;
Qualification Requirements:
Behavioural Competencies:
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 1 May 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 July 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
SENIOR MANAGER: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPO2302
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
The position of Senior Manager: Business Administration is vacant. The Senior Manager: Business Administration role will report directly to the Executive Manager: Office of the PO and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office.
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
The Senior Manager: Business Administration will be required to provide support to the Executive Manager: Office of the PO through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
Analyse and interpret various operational processes and workflow metrics to pro-actively drive process integration and collaboration across all functions of the OPO;
- Develop and implement integrated processes to manage the flow of documents and information to and from the OPO focusing on driving lean operations, process and operational efficiencies
- Develop and implement mechanisms to mitigate problems or challenges related to efficient, effective implementation of uniform processes and procedures
- Quality assurance and due diligence review of documents (memos, letters, presentations, reports, contracts, proposals, invoices, etc.) prior to approval by the Executive Manager: OPO and /or PO
- Manage operational activities of the OPO including the development and implementation of OPO operational plan
- Annual review of Executive Committee (EXCO), Management Committee (MANCO) Terms of Reference and Workplans and ensure alignment to the Scheme’s strategy, policies and procedures
- Act as Chairperson of MANCO, driving alignment and integration between MANCO and EXCO to advance the principles of good governance
- Continuous review and improvement of strategic and operational reporting requirements and standards/templates in collaboration with Senior Manager: Strategy
- Provide operational support and drive OPO deliverables emanating from the Board, Board Committees, EXCO, MANCO, External Stakeholders, PO and EM:OPO engagements
- Oversee the execution of the OPO strategic stakeholder plan in line with Scheme Stakeholder Management Strategy;
- Manage OPO projects and strategic initiatives/interventions and ensure good practices and standards are used
- Management of OPO communication, events and change management initiatives
- Management of divisional risk, opportunities, audits, compliance, budget and procurement requirements;
- Manage escalated complaints in the Office of the Principal Officer
- Participate in various Scheme committees, forums, work-streams, work-group meetings to drive alignment of activities to the Scheme’s strategic objectives and priorities
Qualification Requirements:
- 3-year Degree/Advanced Diploma/Professional qualification at NQF Level 7 in Business Administration/Project Management/Operations Management or equivalent
- Post-graduate qualification would serve as an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience, 5 being at management/supervisory level
- Experience in developing and implementing operational processes and procedures, reporting standards and templates
- Project Management experience essential
- Understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry would be an added advantage
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers
- Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice
Behavioural Competencies:
- Diligent leader with strategic insight, business acumen, analytical, organizational change and operations management skills
- Excellent people management and leadership abilities
- Superior communication, facilitation and consensus-building skills
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence
- Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces
- Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented and dynamic environment
- Research, analysis and judgment skills
- Strong power point skills, intermediate excel skills
- Collaborative; ethical; resilient; innovative and member centric.
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 1 May 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 July 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
FINANCE MANAGER: COMPLIANCE FIN2301
Type: Permanent
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.
The Finance Manager: Compliance will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Finance through assurance of the Scheme’s compliance with financial regulations and laws, managing internal and external audits, identifying, and mitigating compliance risks and implementing policies and procedures to promote compliance: through the following KPA’s
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Management of internal and external audits process
- Develop and review compliance policies and procedures
- Develop testing and monitoring tools for compliance
- Management of all non-compliance to finance owned policies
- Lead investigations into any potential violations and coordinate remediation efforts
- Review of Financial Statements for IFRS and SAICA Guide compliance
- Review Financial Statements to FIAS regulations (FSP)
- Review Statutory Returns and Regulatory submissions for CMS Compliance
- Management of Finance Division strategic and operations risk registers
- Management of CMS updates
- Management of Contribution and Debt activities
- Management of Insurance process
- Management of Scheme credit rating process
- Prepare responses to all CMS Circulars for Line Management review
- Develop and implement training programmes for finance related compliance regulations
Qualification requirements are:
- Chartered Accountant
- Minimum 5 years middle financial management experience
- Regulatory Knowledge and Comprehension Risk Management (ability to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor)
- Experience with Audit procedures and reporting
- Knowledge of accounting systems and processes
- Collaboration (with all stakeholders across the organisation and relevant service providers
- Sound qualitative and quantitative analysis skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ls
- Sound planning/ project management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability (ability to implement new requirements
- Leadership (down, up and sideways)
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 1 May 2023. Should you not hear from us by 30 June 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.