Assistant Director: Medical Administration: Compensation Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent with National Diploma NQF 6 in HRM/Public Administration with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in administration and supervisory roles.
• Special Requirements (skills needed): COIDA, Computer literate (MS Word, PowerPoint, how to access Internet, MS Excel and mainframe).
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and customer orientation. Have supervisor’s experience. Have excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Possession of valid driver’s licence is recommended.
• The knowledge and understanding of Compensation Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Group Life Insurance Scheme (GLIS) Policies and Medical administration process for the regular force. Excellent telephone etiquette. Ability to obtain a confidential security clearance within 12 months of being appointed. 

DUTIES :

• A successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties: Administration of injuries and disease cases sustained by Defence Act Personnel (DAP) and Public Service Act Personnel (PSAP) whilst on duty. Administration of personnel losses and funerals and Group Life Insurance Scheme (GLIS).
• Administration/ Approval of inclusion/re-inclusion of dependants of Defence Act Personnel (DAP) for medical privileges. Attend meetings as required. Inspection of all registers maintained by the clerks. Compile and update post profiles and duty sheets for all post incumbents on the structure of Medical Section.
• Assess and supervise sub-ordinates’ performance with regard to strength and weaknesses in order to recognize and reward good, and manage poor performance by identifying relevant courses. Assist with career management with regard to supporting and encouraging sub-ordinates to seek opportunities for development and promotion and their nomination for courses.
• Nominate all Medical Section’s staff for outstanding courses. Personal investigation of critical enquiries and the drafting of draft replies for higher authority signature. Complete bi-annual performance assessment for all subordinates together with relevant reports.