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Claims Credit Officer x3 – Limpopo| Apply Now

Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Position: Claims Credit Officer
Reference: HR 4/4/6/44
Posts: 3
Location: Provincial Office, Limpopo
Salary: R280,278 per annum

Claims Credit Officer Job Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for three Claims Credit Officer positions at its Provincial Office in Limpopo.

The successful candidates will support the management and recovery of outstanding overpayments and maintain accurate records relating to claims and benefit payments. The role is suitable for candidates with a Grade 12/Senior Certificate who studied Accounting or Mathematics as a major subject.

Claims Credit Officer Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Grade 12/Senior Certificate.
  • Accounting or Mathematics must have been taken as a major subject.
  • 0–6 months of relevant experience.
  • Good numerical and analytical ability.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to plan, organise and manage time effectively.
  • Good interpersonal and financial management skills.

Knowledge Required

Candidates should have knowledge of:

  • Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA).
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA).
  • Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP).
  • Financial systems.
  • PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
  • Departmental financial policies and procedures.
  • Financial management processes and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Claims Credit Officer will be responsible for:

  • Collecting outstanding overpayment balances from clients.
  • Maintaining accurate overpayment debtor records.
  • Updating debtor information manually and electronically.
  • Monitoring payments relating to benefits made to clients.
  • Identifying and following up on outstanding amounts.
  • Ensuring financial records are accurately maintained.
  • Applying departmental financial management policies and procedures.
  • Supporting effective management of claims-related financial information.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

  • Financial management skills.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Effective time management.
  • Good interpersonal relations.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with financial records and systems.

How to Apply

Applications for the Claims Credit Officer x3 positions can be submitted through any of the following methods:

Apply using the new Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021).

Email: UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za

Post:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700

Hand Delivery:
42A Schoeman Street
Polokwane

Applications should be directed to the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the vacancy, contact:

Ms MJ Matlakala
Telephone: 015 290 1699

Employment Equity

The Department has indicated that the employment equity target for this recruitment process gives priority to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male and White Female candidates.

Important Note

The supplied vacancy information does not state a closing date, so applicants should verify the official advertisement for the applicable deadline before submitting their applications.

Apply now for the Claims Credit Officer positions in Limpopo and submit your application through the specified channels.

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