The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) invites suitably qualified and motivated legal professionals to apply for the permanent position of Junior Assistant Adjudicator based in Pretoria. This opportunity is ideal for law graduates with strong drafting and analytical skills who are passionate about service delivery and dispute resolution within the financial services and pension funds sector.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Reference Number: | JAA0425 |
Junior Assistant Adjudicator
Department: Case Management Team 1
Industry: Government
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Job Purpose
To investigate and resolve pension fund complaints in a procedurally fair, economical, and expeditious manner in line with the Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956, while supporting the Adjudicator through high-quality legal research, drafting, and case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate, analyse and identify the essence of pension fund complaints
- Draft correspondence and follow up with Funds and Fund Administrators
- Analyse the adequacy of responses and escalate matters when required
- Prepare draft determinations based on research, legal analysis, and guidance from the Line Manager
- Submit quality draft determinations within prescribed timelines
- Finalise Out-of-Jurisdiction matters and Settlements timeously
- Review and address corrections and review notes from the Line Manager or Adjudicator
- Assist with projects and ad hoc tasks as required
- Maintain records of own statistics and monitor personal performance
- Apply computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) in case management
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
- 3–4 years’ legal drafting experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pension Funds Act
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook)
Added Advantage
- Experience in the financial services sector
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to African Females in line with the OPFA Employment Equity Plan and the Employment Equity Act.
Remuneration
OPFA offers a market-related salary, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, submit your application online via the OPFA recruitment portal:
https://opfajobs.mcidirecthire.com/Vacancy/ViewDetails?parameters=q4%2f37VDQTFWXnK7wNIeCPRevTZ9PmpCpX36IaIXT%2ft6slqxekcJh6rfhGnhzrHI7eDOCyU9qIXkmlsBf80Q%2b3cD1y8nUTSFc1leU%2bbGVA1cdT5PhJEkwzCOMwz5pY3MoL2%2b6GAbaEpgYluQfQ9Ph6A%3d%3d
Important Notes
- The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment
- If you do not receive a response within 6 weeks after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful
- Regret correspondence will be sent only to interviewed candidates