The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is calling on qualified legal professionals to apply for two permanent Junior Assistant Adjudicator positions based in Pretoria. If you’re passionate about justice in the pension fund space and ready to contribute to fast and fair complaint resolution, this opportunity is for you.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | Not specified – Apply urgently |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Post Title: Junior Assistant Adjudicator x2
Job Reference Number: JAA0425
Department: Case Management Team 1
Salary: Market Related
Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and analyse pension fund complaints.
- Draft and follow up on correspondence with Funds/Fund Administrators.
- Assess responses and escalate complex matters.
- Prepare and submit high-quality draft determinations.
- Handle settlements and out-of-jurisdiction complaints.
- Address corrections from Line Managers or the Adjudicator.
- Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- Qualification: LLB (Bachelor of Law).
- Experience: 3–4 years of legal drafting experience.
- Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act is essential.
- Experience in the financial services sector is advantageous.
- Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
How to Apply
Apply online through the OPFA application portal:
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Employment Equity: Preference will be given to African females in line with OPFA’s Employment Equity Plan.
Note: If you have not received a response within six weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.