Section 13A Compliance Administrator

Old Mutual Limited; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited seeks a Section 13A Compliance Administrator to monitor, manage, and enforce Section 13A requirements under the Pension Funds Act. You will identify non-compliance, administer enforcement actions, and prepare cases for criminal, adjudication, and liquidation processes with governance and audit standards in mind.

The role involves generating reports, validating data, and preparing dockets for SAPS, the Pension Funds Adjudicator, and liquidation matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in retirement fund administration, compliance, or related regulatory environment.
• Hands-on experience managing Section 13A reports, investigations, and employer non-compliance cases.
• Experience dealing with SAPS criminal cases and Pension Funds Adjudicator complaints.

Responsibilities

• Identify, record, monitor, and track Section 13A contraventions and employer non-compliance cases.
• Generate and analyse reports to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare final work reports from validated source data for business processes.
• Create files and validate data quality using formatting and lookups.
• Submit case dockets to SAPS and the Pension Funds Adjudicator.

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

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Job description

## Section 13A Compliance AdministratorApply: Hybrid: Pinelands: Full time: Posted Today: JR-83856**Let's Write Africa's Story Together!**Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.**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 stakeholdersna**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