OMBUD FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS (FAIS OMBUD)

 



CASE ADMINISTRATOR

Pretoria

Job Reference Number: CC2026/05/02

Department: Client Care

Business Unit:

Industry: Admin/Office Support

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

 

The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) was established by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002 (FAIS Act). Its objective is to consider and dispose of complaints in a procedurally fair, informal, economical, and expeditious manner and by reference to what is equitable in all circumstances.

 

Job Description

Job Purpose:

 To provide administrative and client care support in relation to the effective registration, and processing of all complaints. The person appointed to this position will report to the Case Admin Manager.

 



Key Performance Areas

  • Register new complaints.
  • Assess whether a complaint falls within jurisdiction in terms of the FAIS Act or the Financial Services Ombuds Scheme Act 37 of 2004 (FSOS).
  • Assist and guide complainants in determining whether their complaint falls within the jurisdiction of the FAIS Act.
  • Extract the essence of the complaint from available information provided and request additional information where required.
  • Refer complaints that do not fall within the jurisdiction of the FAIS Act and FSOS Act to other relevant entities.
  • Liaise with complainants and financial service providers

 

Job Requirements

  • Matric certificate or equivalent
  • National Diploma in Business Administration or related fields. (A legal qualification will be an added advantage)
  • Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience in a regulatory or compliance-driven environment in the financial services sector.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in customer service.
  • Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software.
  • An understanding of the legal environment in which the FAIS Ombud’s Office operates, including a good knowledge of the FAIS Act, 37 of 2002, and its subordinate legislation.
  • A thorough understanding of the FAIS Ombud’s jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of other Ombuds Schemes. Knowledge of the financial planning environment.

 

 Other Key Competencies  

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: self-motivated, a quick learner and able to operate in a high-performance environment, be computer literate,  have good administrative skills and active listening skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, diligent, a self-starter, energetic and a   team player, ability to communicate in two or more official languages. The candidate must be mature and able to handle confidential information.

 

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