Senior Administrative Officers: Research & Political Verification X6

Closing date yi 3 ka July 2026

The purpose of the role is to effectively coordinate and undertaking of political research and verification of special pension for GPAA.

A relevant 3-year National Diploma / Degree or equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF 6).
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Research and Administration of Special Pensions with 2 years in a supervisory role OR five (5) Years relevant experience within Research and Administration of Special Pensions.

Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products.
Knowledge of Special Pension Act.
Knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act.
Knowledge of Employee Benefits.
Knowledge of Program & Project Management.
Knowledge of GPAA services & products.
Knowledge of driving.
Knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry.
Knowledge of Change Management.
Knowledge of Research.
Knowledge savvy of South African Politics.
Analytical skills.
Computer Literacy.
Financial Management skills.
Problem Solving Skills.
Organising & Coordinating skills.
Effective communication skills at all levels.
Presentation skills.
Customer Oriented.
Outgoing personality.
Ability to build strong network relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Undertake the coordination of research status determination and verification of special pension beneficiaries:

Support the development, standardisation and implementation of a comprehensive research methodology.
Coordinate and supervise special pensions research activities on status information.
Verify and validate information sourced through research.
Verify information supplied by applicants.
Ensure that all research is accompanied by reliable supporting documents for evidence.
Liaise and interact with relevant organs to validate information for special pension status determination.
Summarise details of applicants for adjudication purposes.
Ensure that the research’s’ are in line with GPAA / Treasury strategic objectives.
Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information.
Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Management:

Conduct outreach programme with the regions
Liaise with local political structures for verification purposes
Forge relationships with liberation struggle structures and civil society organisation
Gather historical information to be used as part of special pension repository
Work closely with Parliamentary Constituency Officers to locate and provide necessary service to prospective applicants and pensioners
Provide support to organs dealing with plight of liberation struggle veterans.

Ensure preparation of Verification files:

Check information supplied by applicants and that it is in correct files.
Finalise and prepare verification files and reports
Safeguard, Monitor and compile records of completed verified files
Support Manager and Political verifiers on tracing of outstanding information with applicants.

Supervision of the staff:

Allocate work according to skills and competencies
Manage staff performance
Develop, train and coach staff
Maintain discipline
Provide quarterly and annual reports
Provide Monthly statistics
Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.

The Governmnet Pensions Administration Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and the persons with disabilities in particular. Our buildings are accessible to people with disabilities.
NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents as indicated above.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The applicants' profile on the e-Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83 and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered.
If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful;
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), please attach outcome from SAQA, non-negotiable.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered;

SHORT-LISTING PROCESS:

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only;
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will undergo security vetting.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise relating to technical elements of the job. The logistics will be communicated by the Department;
Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.
The Government Pensions Administration Agency does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when competing in the recruitment and selection process for any of its positions. Should we find that a candidate has utilised artificial intelligence (or received some form of assistance) without disclosing / referencing the source in any of the steps of the recruitment process, their application will be immediately disqualified.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS:

The Government Pensions Administration Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, put a position on hold or re-advertise a post without advising candidates;
Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant’s documents and reference checking, including social media checks;
No appointment will be finalised for SMS position until such time shortlisted candidates have completed the Pre-Entry Certificate for Senior Management Services (Nyukela), which is offered at the National School of Government (NSG) https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme
Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months into the prescribed rules.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Detailed CV with contact details of three recent references;
Certain documentations will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application however certification will be required prior to attending the interviews.