The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator Learnerships 2025
Job Description
The OPFA is offering a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program for TVET College students who have completed their N6 Information Technology qualification and require practical experience to graduate. Applicants with other N6 qualifications relevant to the information technology discipline are also invited to apply.
Job Reference Number: 0419
Department: Information Communications Technology
Business Unit:
Industry: Government
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is established in terms of section 30B of the Pension Funds Act, 24 of 1956, to dispose of pension fund complaints lodged in terms of the Act in a procedurally fair, economical, and expeditious manner
Key Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook), excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation, planning, and organizing.
- Planning and organizing and Resilience and ability to analyze, interpret, and solve problems; a good grasp of ICT terms; and ability to express complex concepts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Help with troubleshooting of computer hardware and applications Log and classify ICT incidents and service requests and make sure that they are resolved promptly and Provide support for ICT systems escalate complex issues to senior personnel and Assist in documenting ICT change requests and releases in line with processes.
- Keeping the ICT documentation in order (electronic and paper) and Support ICT team members in coordinating tasks or activities within ICT projects Attend ICT meetings and take notes or assist with meeting logistics.
- Engaging with relevant service providers and Collecting and organizing information to assist with ICT audits and Assist with updating ICT procedures and manuals and Help update the ICT asset register, warranties, contracts, etc., and update the ICT risk register.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reports (ICT operations, budgets, payments, etc) and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or line manager.
Program Stipend: R8,500.00 per month.
Job Requirements
- Have completed an N6 qualification from a TVET college. Age must be between 18 and 35 years, and the applicant must be an unemployed South African citizen.
- Provide a letter from their college confirming completion of theoretical studies and practical training requirements. All students must have a workplace-based learning logbook supplied by the TVET College to document their daily tasks and responsibilities.
NB: Candidates who do not meet the aforementioned requirements will not be considered and, therefore, need not apply.
The OPFA is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the organization’s employment equity plan. Persons living with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
The OPFA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within 6 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The application feedback will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
By the POPI Act 4 of 2013:
All personal information of candidates is treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of security. If you are not shortlisted for the position you applied for, the OPFA will retain your information in our candidate database for 12 months. If your profile matches the criteria for a future suitable position, we will contact you directly to request your authorization to proceed with your application.
Should you wish to no longer be listed with us, we will proceed to remove your personal information from our database with your instruction, by the POPIA guidelines.