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Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of
Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Job Description Summary:
This role applies expert knowledge in the administration of retail retirement funds, The incumbent leverages in-depth understanding of legislation, regulatory requirements, and retail retirement fund products to manage and customer queries and claims. Responsibilities include interpreting legal provisions, ensuring compliance, and addressing technical challenges of an operational nature. The role is individually accountable for delivering accurate and timely outcomes through own efforts
Role Description
To support the retirement teams in resolving outstanding queries and processing claims efficiently and accurately and improving client turnaround times. The incumbents will integrate quickly through focused processes and will contribute to benefit follow-ups as required.
Operational Delivery
Manages daily operational (customer service and administrative) delivery within specified time standards.
Liaises with customers, advisors and external third-party providers both telephonically and via email.
Personal Effectiveness
Accepts and lives the company values.
Accountable for service delivery through own efforts and efforts of others.
Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality for periods of 1 day to a maximum of 3 months.
Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
Quality Assurance
Adheres to service and quality standards.
Performs quality checks on own work.
SPECIFIC KEY RESULT AREAS
Process and resolve payment-related queries end-to-end within service levels (SLA), including intake, triage, investigation, reconciliation, and closure.
Clear ageing cases and maintain audit-ready case files, with consistent, accurate case notes and evidence.
Engage stakeholders (internal teams, external providers, clients) professionally to obtain information and resolve blockers.
Update and manage workflow systems (AWD, BIZAGI, BANCS, CMOS, EMS, Omunet, Outlook) with disciplined task management.
Apply production practices using current Production Sheets; track throughput and escalate exceptions timeously.
Adhere to quality controls: use the Quality Tool and ensure no correspondence is sent without authorization.
Support follow-ups.
Comply with governance: POPIA, data accuracy, records management, and readiness for audit and compliance checks.
Role Requirements: Qualifications and Experience required
Matric (essential).
Post-matric qualification in administration, finance, or related field (advantageous).
1-2 years administration experience (retirement fund or financial services advantageous; Old Mutual experience beneficial).
Working knowledge of payments processes and reconciliations (advantageous).
Knowledge of Old Mutual products and administrative processes (e.g., Greenlight, Max Income, Max Investment) (advantageous).
Familiarity with Old Mutual systems: AWD, BANCS, BIZAGI, CMOS, EMS, Omunet, Outlook.
Computer literacy (MS Office) with accurate typing and disciplined document handling.
Heritage and OMP (Product knowledge and Processes).
Call Centre experience.
Technical Systems: Bancs, Bizagi, CMOS, OMUNET, AWD, My Service / My Client
Competency
Excellent verbal and written communication - read, interpret, and respond to queries promptly and professionally .
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a changing environment.
High attention to detail and accuracy .
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving .
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
Deadline-driven and results-focused.
Ability to process information and provide clear, structured feedback .
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