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THE GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA) IS HIRING: X 35 POSITIONS

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THE GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA) IS HIRING: X 35 POSITIONS

The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) is hiring for x35 job vacancies.

DEADLINE: 04 November 2022

About the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) is a government component which reports to the Minister of Finance and administers funds and schemes on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), the largest pension fund in Africa. It thus administers the pension affairs of approximately 1,7 million government employees and those of pensioners, spouses and dependants.

Application Note/Instructions

Take Note Of The Disclaimer Mentioned On Each Advert. It is mandatory that applications which consist of a signed Z83 and comprehensive CV be emailed to the respective email addresses indicated on each advert. Ensure that you use the correct inbox/email. Applications send to the incorrect inbox will be deemed a regret. Ensure to sign your Z83 before you scan it. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and not your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed will be deemed a regret. From 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective and if the old Z83 is used, it will be deemed a regret. Should an individual wish to apply for a post after 1 January 2021, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or http://www.gpaa.gov.za Requirements: Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 as indicate above (signed and scanned). The relevant reference number must be quoted on all documentation and on the subject heading of the email. An application should consist of (a) a comprehensive and detailed CV (specifying all experience and duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY as well as indicating references with full contact details) and (b) a duly completed Z83 only (refer to Circular No 19 of 2022 in this regard). Failure to submit the above documents will result in the application not considered and deemed a regret. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Note that certain information contained in the application (CV and Z83) may be verified through the request for official documents and or other methods of verification and proof. The certification of all supporting documents will be expected of the shortlisted candidates only. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The candidate must take note of: It is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of these posts and the candidature of persons whose promotion/ appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For applications on salary levels 11 – 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. SMS will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by DPSA. All candidates shortlisted for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. One of the minimum requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ The GPAA reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests/competency assessments for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The GPAA reserves the right to cancel the filling/not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidate will have to sign and annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance.