Section 13A Compliance Administrator at Old Mutual

Job Description

• The Section 13A Compliance Administrator is responsible for monitoring, managing, and enforcing employer compliance with Section 13A requirements of the Pension Funds Act. 
• The role focuses on identifying non-compliance, administering enforcement actions, and preparing cases for criminal, adjudication, and liquidation processes while ensuring adherence to statutory, governance, and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

Section 13A Compliance and Administration :

• Identify, record, monitor, and track Section 13A contraventions and employer non‑compliance cases in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Generate and analyse reports to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform detailed data validation, reconciliation, and numerical verification to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare final work reports from validated source data, ensuring accuracy for subsequent business processes.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on report outputs prior to the creation of employee letters and related documentation.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and reporting accuracy across all reporting activities.
• Create individual files and validate data quality by applying standardized formatting, including number formats, text case conversions and lookup functions to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Send bulk communications to employers and members.
• Prepare, compile, and submit complete case dockets to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for criminal offences arising from Section 13A non‑compliance.
• Prepare and lodge cases with the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA), including drafting formal submissions, responses, and assembling all required supporting documentation.
• Compile and submit Resolution documentation for liquidation‑related Section 13A matters, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Experience and Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in retirement fund administration, compliance, or a related regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in managing Section 13A reports, investigations, and employer non‑compliance cases.
• Practical experience dealing with SAPS criminal cases, Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) complaints, and resolution processes, including enforcement and liquidation‑related matters.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of the Pension Funds Act and Section 13A legislative requirements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex case files and statutory documentation.
• Excellent written skills, particularly in drafting submissions, case reports, and formal correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict statutory deadlines.
• Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and adherence to governance standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• Results‑driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Confident in handling enforcement‑related matters
• Professional, methodical, and resilient
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders

Skills

• Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns
• Tech Savvy

Education

• NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate,  National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

• 20 September 2026 , 23:59