We are looking to recruit a Benefits Officer to work within the Group Compensation & Benefits Services department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Employee Benefits Specialist.Job purpose:Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Group's employee benefit programmes.Job objectives:To ensure that all internal and external operational processes related to employee benefits are integrated and working efficiently.To ensure that pension/provident fund contribution payments made to the respective funds are accurate, and submitted timeously in terms of Regulation 33 and Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act.To conduct pre and post payroll checks on all medical aid and pension fund contributions and ensure that all benefit contributions/deductions are aligned to the Group's healthcare and fund policies.To prepare accurate weekly and monthly statistical reports by extracting and analysing raw data and converting it into usable information to be presented to the relevant stakeholders.Conduct benefit audits (monthly & annual) to ensure compliance with Group policies.Provide committee secretarial support to the Principal Officer and Board of Trustees.To ensure the timeous implementation and execution of all benefit processes by maintaining the annual benefits calendar and tracking progress.To assist in the execution of benefits projects.To oversee the benefits function in the absence of the employee benefits specialist.Answer enquiries and effectively communicate information relating to employee benefits.Education & Experience:Matric (Essential).BCOM or equivalent degree (Essential).5 years Employee benefits experience, specifically Medical aid and Fund contributions (submission of billing schedule).Retail experience 2 years min.Job related knowledge:MS Office with Advanced Excel (Essential).Knowledge of Pension Funds and Medical Schemes Act (Essential).Knowledge of financial principles (Essential).Business writing (Desirable).Job related skills:Analytical thinking (Essential).Relationship building (Essential).Ability to think proactively and use initiative (Essential).AnalysingWriting and ReportingWorking with PeopleDelivering Results & Meeting Customer ExpectationsDeciding and Initiating ActionPlanning and OrganisingCoping with Pressures and SetbacksAdhering to Principles and Values
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