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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PAYMENTS

Government Pensions Administration Agency

Special Pensions

Reference number
ASD/PAY-SP/2026/07-1P
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre
Pretoria
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
17 July 2026
Circular
No 23 of 2026

Requirements

A relevant three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits). Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, With 2 years Supervisory/Junior management experience. knowledge of Employee benefits. knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act. Knowledge of Special Pensions Act. Knowledge of GPAA products & services. Knowledge of Driving. Knowledge of Retirement Fund industry. Knowledge of Change Management. Analytical skills. Customer relations. Problem Solving Skills. Communication skills. Financial management Skills. Organisation & Coordination Skills. Computer Literacy Skills. Motivational Skills. Customer Oriented. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to build strong network relationships. Work in a team. Ongoing personality.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: To ensure effective and efficient administration on payment on special pension: Supervise the generation of payment information. Validation and confirm particulars of beneficiaries. Validate information on payment schedules. Ensure that all payment vouchers are countersigned. Ensure that all payments are in line with special pensions payment prescripts. Supervise the resolution of audit queries related to payment of special pensions. Support the authorization of special pensions payment. Oversee the implementation of user parameters on CIVPEN system. Prepare and present reports efficient administration of payment for special pensions. Ensure effective operations management within office payment processes: Implement and maintain an Operational annual performance plan complemented by action plans for service delivery in the unit. Provide inputs and advice on policy development and ensure the effective implementation thereof. Ensure effective workflow and capacity planning. Implement and review all processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in operations execution. Provide senior managers to enable achievement of operational GPAA strategic objectives. Implement, interpret and manage statistical information on service standards. Implement quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Implement a risk management plan and report on risk according to the required format. Generate and submit reports accurately and timeously. Inform the Senior Manager about work progress, problems and corrective measures applied. Management and development of staff: Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and take corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals. Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment, grievances and discipline. Compile the work plans for the unit including the consolidation of the operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries

Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Note

One permanent position for Assistant Director: Payment is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency: Special Pensions Unit.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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