Senior Assistant Adjudicator

7 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator Full time R209 333 - R1 047 000 per year

The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is seeking to appoint an individual with strong analytical ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a deep understanding of pensions law. The ideal candidate must be results-driven, able to work accurately under pressure, and committed to producing legally sound determinations within deadlines. This role requires a high level of professionalism, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to operate independently while also providing support and guidance to junior staff. A passion for service excellence, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement is essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that determinations are properly drafted for submission.
  • Ensure that all aspects of a complaint have been investigated.
  • Produce factually and legally accurate drafts.
  • Identify all legal principles accurately and substantiate all conclusions.
  • Prepare and resubmit drafts timeously.
  • Prepare bundles for submission to the Financial Services Tribunal.
  • Attend hearings at the Financial Services Tribunal where necessary.
  • Respond to all queries received via calls, walk- ins or emails.
  • Report on complaints statistics.
  • Draft and finalise Out of Jurisdiction and settlements within specified time periods.
  • Assist and guide other team members as and when required.
  • Contribute to knowledge creation in pensions law by conducting research, writing articles and speaking at public forums.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered and, therefore, need not apply.

To apply and access the full advert please visit our website on: .

The OPFA is an equal opportunity employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in accordance with the organisation's employment equity plan. People living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 10 December 2025.

The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 6 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

In accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013:

All candidate personal information is treated with confidentiality and the highest level of security. Should you not be shortlisted for the vacancy that you have applied for, OPFA will retain your information on our candidate database for a period of 12 months, in the event that you may meet the criteria of a future suitable position which may match your profile and which we will contact you directly for your authorisation to proceed with your application. Should you wish to no longer be listed with us, we will proceed to remove your personal information from our database with your instruction, in accordance with the POPIA guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).
  • Admitted Legal Practitioner.
  • 6-7 Years experience in litigation or administrative law.
  • Knowledge and understanding of financial sector legislation, especially in relation to retirement funds.
  • Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Power Point presentation and a high level of written and verbal communication.
  • The ability to analyse data and arrive at a sound legal outcome.

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