MANAGER: CLAIMS PROCESSING – BRYANSTON JOHANNESBURG

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MANAGER : CLAIMS PROCESSING

Our client is looking for an experienced Manager: Claims Processing to join their team

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

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

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
Contribute to the team
Should you be interested in applying for this position, and you meet the minimum requirements, then WE invite you to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.