Section 13A Compliance Administrator

Old Mutual · Western Cape

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Job Description

The Section 13A Compliance Administrator is responsible for monitoring, managing, and enforcing employer compliance with Section 13A requirements of the Pension Funds Act.
The role focuses on identifying non-compliance, administering enforcement actions, and preparing cases for criminal, adjudication, and liquidation processes while ensuring adherence to statutory, governance, and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

Section 13A Compliance and Administration

Identify, record, monitor, and track Section 13A contraventions and employer non‑compliance cases in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Generate and analyse reports to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Perform detailed data validation, reconciliation, and numerical verification to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare final work reports from validated source data, ensuring accuracy for subsequent business processes.
Conduct quality assurance checks on report outputs prior to the creation of employee letters and related documentation.
Maintain high standards of data integrity and reporting accuracy across all reporting activities.
Create individual files and validate data quality by applying standardized formatting, including number formats, text case conversions and lookup functions to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Send bulk communications to employers and members.
Prepare, compile, and submit complete case dockets to the South African Police Service SAPS for criminal offences arising from Section 13A non‑compliance.
Prepare and lodge cases with the Pension Funds Adjudicator PFA, including drafting formal submissions, responses, and assembling all required supporting documentation.
Compile and submit Resolution documentation for liquidation‑related Section 13A matters, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Experience and Requirements

Experience

Proven experience in retirement fund administration, compliance, or a related regulatory environment.
Demonstrated hands‑on experience in managing Section 13A reports, investigations, and employer non‑compliance cases.
Practical experience dealing with SAPS criminal cases, Pension Funds Adjudicator PFA complaints, and resolution processes, including enforcement and liquidation‑related matters.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of the Pension Funds Act and Section 13A legislative requirements.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex case files and statutory documentation.
Excellent written skills, particularly in drafting submissions, case reports, and formal correspondence.
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict statutory deadlines.
Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and adherence to governance standards.

Behavioural Competencies

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Education

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate, National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

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