Manager: Claims Processing - Johannesburg, South Africa - Affirmative Portfolios

Affirmative Portfolios

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Finance/Accounting

Johannesburg - Gauteng
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MANAGER :
CLAIMS PROCESSING
Our client is looking for an experienced Manager: Claims Processing to join their team

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Manage the Benefits Investigation and claims processing function, ensuring the provision of professional support services to the surviving dependants/beneficiaries (for informed allocation of benefits) to the correct beneficiaries in compliance with the Fund rules, Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act and related Acts.

Ensure the timeous and accurate payment of benefits, manage issues associated with claims and benefit administration

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Working knowledge of Pension Fund Rules

Basic knowledge of Income Tax Act, Divorce Act, Pension Funds Act, Child Care Act, Marriage Act, Recognition of Customary Marriage Act, Mental Health Act

Working knowledge of Benefit administration

Knowledge of Law - Section 37 (C) allocation of death benefit lump sums

Valid driver's licence

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
Relevant Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Law. Registered with professional bodies - where applicable.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 6 years job-related experience, which should include at least 2 years' experience in a management role

Knowledge of an African Language is an advantage

DUTIES:

Manage internal departmental functions and processes

Project Management

Provide input to the strategic management of the section

Oversee Section 37C dependency investigations on death benefits allocations

Oversee the provision of social services to guardian cases; implementation of Benefits Committee & Medical Panel decisions and requests / referrals for case investigations and social advice from other internal departments

People Leadership

Financial Management

Corporate Governance

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