Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

The Section 37C, Death & Funeral benefits Claims; The duties include, managing, planning, monitoring and reporting. The incumbent will be responsible to oversee the assessing of all documentation received for the claim and provide the Board of Death Claims Trustees with a recommendation for the distribution of death benefits in line with Section 37C of the Act within the prescribed Legislative timelines. Prepare Board resolutions on allocations and distributions. Liaise with employers, intermediaries, beneficiaries and legal representatives on death claim

Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Generic Management, Office Administration

Experience Required
1-2 years
Client management experience

3-4 years
Experience within the pension fund environment including product, process and regulation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Understanding People
• Upholding Standards
• Problem Solving and Analysis (Competent)
• Judgment and decision making (Competent
• Relationship Management and Networking (Competent)
• Empathy and TCF (Competent)

Technical Competencies:

• Application Knowledge for Support
• Benefits and Compensation Administration
• Creative Problem Solving
• Use of Process Design Tools & Systems
• Section 37C technical understanding & environment knowledge/experience is paramount for this role. This is a unique field where the individual applies knowledge, skill & experience in an operational environment through own efforts & efforts of others.
• Technical Knowledge (Ability to work in highly regulated complex process environment with knowledge of regulatory environments, relevant to Section 37C death claims practices)