SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: RESEARCH & POLITICAL VERIFICATION Permanent The purpose of the role is to effectively coordinate and undertaking of political research and verification of special pension for GPAA is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Umtata Ref No: SAO/SP.UMT-RPV/06-1P Cape Town Ref No: SAO/SP.CPT-RPV/06-1P Kimberley Ref No: SAO/SP.KIM-RPV/06-1P Pietermaritzburg Ref No: SAO/SP.PMB-RPV/06-1P Bisho Ref No: SAO/SP.BISH-RPV/06-1P Polokwane Ref No: SAO/SP.PLK-RPV/06-1P | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Umtata Ref No: SAO/SP.UMT-RPV/06-1P Cape Town Ref No: SAO/SP.CPT-RPV/06-1P Kimberley Ref No: SAO/SP.KIM-RPV/06-1P Pietermaritzburg Ref No: SAO/SP.PMB-RPV/06-1P Bisho Ref No: SAO/SP.BISH-RPV/06-1P Polokwane Ref No: SAO/SP.PLK-RPV/06-1P
Requirements
- A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree or equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF 6).
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Research and Administration of Special Pensions with 2 years in a supervisory role OR five (5) Years relevant experience within Research and Administration of Special Pensions.
- Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Special Pension Act.
- Knowledge of Public Finance and Management Act.
- Knowledge of Employee Benefits.
- Knowledge of Program &
- Project Management.
- Knowledge of GPAA services & products. knowledge of driving. knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry.
- Knowledge of Change Management. knowledge of Research.
- Knowledge savvy of South African Politics.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Financial Management skills.
- Problem Solving Skills.
- Organizing &
- Coordinating skills.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
- Presentation skills.
- Customer Oriented.
- Outgoing personality.
- Ability to build strong network relationships.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Undertake the coordination of research status determination and verification of special pension beneficiaries.
- Support the development, standardization and implementation of a comprehensive research methodology.
- Coordinate and supervise special pensions research activities on status information.
- Verify and validate information sourced through research.
- Verify information supplied by applicants.
- Ensure that all research is accompanied by reliable supporting documents for evidence.
- Liaise and interact with relevant organs to validate information for special pension status determination.
- Summarise details of applicants for adjudication purposes.
- Ensure that the research’s’ are in line with GPAA/ Treasury strategic objectives.
- Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information.
- Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries.
- Stakeholder Management: Conduct outreach programme with the regions.
- Liaise with local political structures for verification purposes.
- Forge relationships with liberation struggle structures and civil society organisation.
- Gather historical information to be used as part of special pension repository.
- Work closely with Parliamentary Constituency Officers to locate and provide necessary service to prospective applicants and pensioners.
- Provide support to organs dealing with plight of liberation struggle veterans.
- Ensure preparation of Verification files: Check information supplied by applicants and that it is in correct files.
- Finalise and prepare verification files and reports.
- Safeguard, Monitor and compile records of completed verified files.
- Support Manager and Political verifiers on tracing of outstanding information with applicants.
- Supervision of the staff: Allocate work according to skills and competencies.
- Manage staff performance.
- Develop, train and coach staff.
- Maintain discipline.
- Provide quarterly and annual reports.
- Provide Monthly statistics.
- Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.
Enquiries
Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. 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 in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Notes
Various permanent positions of SAO Research & Political Verification are currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): Special Pensions Unit.
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Original Text
Permanent
The purpose of the role is to effectively coordinate and undertaking of political research and verification of special pension for GPAA.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Umtata Ref No: SAO/SP.UMT-RPV/06-1P Cape Town Ref No: SAO/SP.CPT-RPV/06-1P
Kimberley Ref No: SAO/SP.KIM-RPV/06-1P
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: SAO/SP.PMB-RPV/06-1P
Bisho Ref No: SAO/SP.BISH-RPV/06-1P
Polokwane Ref No: SAO/SP.PLK-RPV/06-1P
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree or equivalent (at least 360 credits, NQF 6). Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Research and Administration
of Special Pensions with 2 years in a supervisory role OR five (5) Years relevant experience within Research and Administration of Special Pensions. Computer
literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Special Pension Act. Knowledge of Public
Finance and Management Act. Knowledge of Employee Benefits. Knowledge of Program & Project Management. Knowledge of GPAA services & products.
knowledge of driving. knowledge of Retirement Fund Industry. Knowledge of
Change Management. knowledge of Research. Knowledge savvy of South
African Politics. Analytical skills. Computer Literacy. Financial Management skills. Problem Solving Skills. Organizing & Coordinating skills. Effective
communication skills at all levels. Presentation skills. Customer Oriented.
Outgoing personality. Ability to build strong network relationships. Ability to work in a team environment.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Undertake the coordination of research
status determination and verification of special pension beneficiaries. Support the development, standardization and implementation of a comprehensive
research methodology. Coordinate and supervise special pensions research activities on status information. Verify and validate information sourced through
research. Verify information supplied by applicants. Ensure that all research is accompanied by reliable supporting documents for evidence. Liaise and
interact with relevant organs to validate information for special pension status determination. Summarise details of applicants for adjudication purposes.
Ensure that the research’s’ are in line with GPAA/ Treasury strategic objectives.
Ensure availability and distribution of special pension research information.
Collate, consolidate and present qualitative and quantitative research reports on political involvement of beneficiaries. Stakeholder Management: Conduct
outreach programme with the regions. Liaise with local political structures for verification purposes. Forge relationships with liberation struggle structures
and civil society organisation. Gather historical information to be used as part of special pension repository. Work closely with Parliamentary Constituency
Officers to locate and provide necessary service to prospective applicants and pensioners. Provide support to organs dealing with plight of liberation struggle
veterans. Ensure preparation of Verification files: Check information supplied by applicants and that it is in correct files. Finalise and prepare verification files
and reports. Safeguard, Monitor and compile records of completed verified files. Support Manager and Political verifiers on tracing of outstanding
information with applicants. Supervision of the staff: Allocate work according to skills and competencies. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach
staff. Maintain discipline. Provide quarterly and annual reports. Provide
Monthly statistics. Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.
ENQUIRIES : Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
NOTE : Various permanent positions of SAO Research & Political Verification are currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency
(GPAA): Special Pensions Unit.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.