This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLITICAL VERIFICATION
Government Pensions Administration Agency
Special Pensions
- Reference number
- ASD/POLVERSP/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 (at least 360 credits). Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in Research and Administration of Special Pensions. With 2 years Supervisory/Junior management experience. knowledge of Special pension Act. knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act. Knowledge of Employee benefits. Knowledge of GPAA services & products. Knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry. Knowledge of Research. Knowledge of South African Political Savvy. Knowledge of Programme & Project Management. Knowledge of driving. Knowledge of Change Management. Analytical skills. Computer Literacy Skills. Problem Solving Skills. Financial Skills. Organisation & Coordination. Motivational Skills. Presentation Skills. Customer Oriented. Ability to communicate at all levels. Outgoing personality. Ability to build strong network relationship. Work in a team.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Implement processes, guidelines and policies on researching and verification of politicians applying for special pensions: Undertake research on the latest trend with regard to verification of special pension applicants. Develop a comprehensive and concise research guidelines and methodology on political verifications. Ensure that the guideline and policies are aligned to GPAA strategic objectives and contribute to effective services delivery. Undertake risk assessment procedures on researching and verification of politician applying for special pension. Oversee continuous adherence to research guidelines on verification of applicants. Conduct and coordinate research and political verification of special pension beneficiaries. Ensure the verification and validation of information sourced through research. 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. Manage the collation of details of applicants for verification purposes. Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information. Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries. Verify of information supplied by applicants. Ensure that the research is in line with GPAA strategic objectives. Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships. Compile, present and submit reports related to the effective functioning of the unit. Ensure preparation of Verification files. Check information supplied by applicants and that it is in correct files. Prepare verification files for Verification team. Monitor and account file movement and distribute files to Verifiers or Researchers. Assist Verifiers on tracing and setting up interviews with applicants as per request from Verifiers or Researchers. Assist Verifiers or Researchers with secondary data to assist with their verification. 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
Sibekezelo Mthembu Tel No: (012) 319 1275 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Note
One permanent position for Assistant Director: Political Verification 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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