Manager: Pensions Administration (Operations)

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001965/Kamo

Date posted:

Monday, July 27, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
To manage the Operations function within the Pensions Administration Section of the company to ensure efficient functioning of operations.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensure the continuous improvement of the delivery and functioning of the Operations function within the Pensions Administration Section , while staying within budget.
Develop operational plans for the Operations function.
Develop policies, procedures, processes, internal controls and system requirements for approval and ensure alignment thereto.
Identify and mitigate risks related to the Operations function and ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks.
Manage the performance of staff and promote as well as support career management and development.
Participate in various task teams and working groups on behalf of the company Retirement Fund and as the Administrator of the Retirement Fund.
Perform the final authorisation of payments, accounting transactions and data captured by team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.
Perform the final authorisation of pension administration operations processes as well as related submissions as per legislative requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.
Provide integrated management information reports to support decision-making.
Lead and participate in engagements with relevant stakeholders and clients within the company Retirement Fund and departments, as well as external parties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

An Honours’ degree in Financial Management (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
Eight to 10 years’ experience in pension fund administration; and
Three to five years’ experience in leading teams.

Additional requirements are as follows:

knowledge and skill in continuous improvement;
continuous learning and/or professional development;
retirement fund legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
financial accounting;
financial reconciliation;
function-specific performance management;
function-specific information systems;
business continuity planning;
relevant legislation;
corporate governance;

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