OFFICE OF THE PENSION FUNDS ADJUDICATOR (OPFA) VACANCIES

OFFICE OF THE PENSION FUNDS ADJUDICATOR (OPFA)

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER
Pretoria
Job Reference Number: 0424
Department: Risk and Compliance
Business Unit:
Industry: Government
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 4
Salary: Market Related
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is 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.

Job Description
The OPFA is inviting applications from members of the public to serve as Audit and Risk Committee members for a period of three (3) years and assist the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) in discharging his/her duties. The term of the appointment is subject to renewal at the discretion of the PFA. The remuneration shall be in accordance with National Treasury Guidelines and/or OPFA pre-determined rates.

Job Requirements

Applicants should possess a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or 9) in finance, accounting, information communication and technology, or auditing, with at least 8 years of senior management/consulting experience in relevant fields.
A PHD or a Doctor of Philosophy (NQF Level 10) in finance, accounting, information communication and technology, or auditing will be an added advantage.
Membership in a relevant professional body as minimum requirement.
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge and experience with Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956 will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and experience in financial management, financial reporting, as well as relevant corporate governance principles and practices. Alternatively, knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in ICT strategies including digitalisation strategy, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence frameworks and understanding of ICT governance processes.
Knowledge and experience in risk management processes, including the development and implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategies and Business Continuity Management strategies.
Knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in evaluating and monitoring reported organisational performance information and other relevant National Treasury reporting requirements.
Must not be a disqualified person as per Section 69 of the Companies Act.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

A cover letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three contactable references.
Certified Qualifications and Membership Certificates.
A signed Conflict of Interest form*
Consent form for background and probity checks*
Section 69 Companies Act declaration*

*Templates for these documents will be sent to each applicant once they have submitted their application.

Closing date: 05 May 2025

The OPFA is an equal opportunity organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates. All costs associated with the application will be borne by the applicant. Late applications will not be considered.
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 4 of 2013:
All candidate personal information is treated with confidentiality and the highest level of security. Should you not be shortlisted for the vacancy that you have applied for, OPFA will retain your information on our candidate database for a period of 12 months, in the event that you may meet the criteria of a future suitable position which may match your profile and which we will contact you directly for your authorisation to proceed with your application. Should you wish to no longer be listed with us, we will proceed to remove your personal information from our database with your instruction, in accordance with the POPIA guidelines.

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REMUNERATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBER
Pretoria
Job Reference Number: 0423
Department: Human Resources
Business Unit:
Industry: Government
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 4
Salary: Market Related
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is 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.

Job Description
The OPFA is inviting applications from members of the public to serve as Remuneration Committee members for a period of three (3) years and assist the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) in discharging his/her duties. The term of the appointment is subject to renewal at the discretion of the PFA. The remuneration shall be in accordance with National Treasury Guidelines and/or OPFA pre-determined rates.

Job Requirements

A relevant postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources, Finance or similar. At least 8 years of senior management/consulting experience in remuneration management, or human resources and corporate governance.
Membership in a relevant professional body as minimum requirement.
Certificate in remuneration management South African Reward Association will be an added advantage.
Previous experience serving on a board or committee of a public entity will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge and experience with Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956 will be an added advantage.
Experience in overseeing or developing and implementing remuneration policies and strategies, Patterson grading, and benchmarking of salaries against the market to achieve fair and competitive pay. Knowledge of the relevant corporate governance principles and practices.
Commitment to continuous professional development in remuneration matters, laws, and the regulatory environment.
Must not be a disqualified person as per Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2008.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

A cover letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three contactable references.
Certified Qualifications and Membership Certificates.
A signed Conflict of Interest form*
Consent form for background and probity checks*
Section 69 Companies Act declaration*

*Templates for these documents will be sent to each applicant once they have submitted their application.

Closing date: 05 May 2025

The OPFA is an equal opportunity organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates. All costs associated with the application will be borne by the applicant. Late applications will not be considered.
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 4 of 2013:
All candidate personal information is treated with confidentiality and the highest level of security. Should you not be shortlisted for the vacancy that you have applied for, OPFA will retain your information on our candidate database for a period of 12 months, in the event that you may meet the criteria of a future suitable position which may match your profile and which we will contact you directly for your authorisation to proceed with your application. Should you wish to no longer be listed with us, we will proceed to remove your personal information from our database with your instruction, in accordance with the POPIA guidelines.

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HUMAN RESOURCES, SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBER
Pretoria
Job Reference Number: 0422
Department: Risk and Compliance
Business Unit:
Industry: Government
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 4
Salary: Market Related
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is 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.

Job Description
The OPFA is inviting applications from members of the public to serve as Human Resources, Social and Ethics Committee members for a period of three (3) years and assist the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) in discharging his/her duties. The term of the appointment is subject to renewal at the discretion of the PFA. The remuneration shall be in accordance with National Treasury Guidelines and/or OPFA pre-determined rates.

Job Requirements

A relevant postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8 or 9) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Corporate Governance or equivalent. At least 8-10 years of experience in corporate governance, ethics management, sustainability reporting or human resources.
A PHD or a Doctor of Philosophy (NQF Level 10) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Corporate Governance will be an added advantage.
Membership in a relevant professional body as minimum requirement.
Certificate in sustainability management, ethics management from a credible institution will be an added advantage.
Previous experience serving on a board or committee of a public entity will be an added advantage.
Membership to a professional body. Certification as an Ethics Officer will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, the Companies Act, King IV principles on corporate governance and other relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge and experience with Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956 will be an added advantage.
Proven experience in oversight or developing and implementing HR Strategies. Alternatively, Extensive knowledge and understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles/initiatives, sustainability practices, and ethical governance.
Experience in monitoring and advising on ethics, environmental, social responsibility, corporate citizenship, sustainability, and stakeholder inclusivity.
Knowledge in employee relations, equity, diversity and inclusion practices.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest developments in social, ethics, and sustainability matters.
Must not be a disqualified person as per Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2008.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

A cover letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three contactable references.
Certified Qualifications and Membership Certificates.
A signed Conflict of Interest form*
Consent form for background and probity checks*
Section 69 Companies Act declaration*

*Templates for these documents will be sent to each applicant once they have submitted their application.

Closing date: 05 May 2025

The OPFA is an equal opportunity organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates. All costs associated with the application will be borne by the applicant. Late applications will not be considered.
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 4 of 2013:
All candidate personal information is treated with confidentiality and the highest level of security. Should you not be shortlisted for the vacancy that you have applied for, OPFA will retain your information on our candidate database for a period of 12 months, in the event that you may meet the criteria of a future suitable position which may match your profile and which we will contact you directly for your authorisation to proceed with your application. Should you wish to no longer be listed with us, we will proceed to remove your personal information from our database with your instruction, in accordance with the POPIA guidelines.

APPLY

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