Benefits and Exits Officer

In brief

**Overview** The University of Cape Town (UCT) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for a permanent position as a Benefits and Exits Officer within its Human Resources Department. This role is part of the Organisational Health & Benefits team and is responsible for the day-to-day, efficient, accurate, and compliant administration of all employee exit processes, including resignations, retirements, retrenchments, dismissals, and death in service. The Benefits and Exits Officer also provides technical support and guidance to the Social Benefits Administrative Assistant for their daily responsibilities. **What you will do** * Managing and administering all exit processes, including resignations, retirements, retrenchments, dismissals, and death in service * Administering retirement fund processes, including the accurate reconciliation and payment of retirement fund contributions and Group Life Assurance (GLA) contributions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements * Ensuring compliance with tax, UIF, and other statutory requirements associated with employee exits, including the preparation and completion of UIF documentation for exiting employees * Processing terminations on SAP and ensuring data accuracy and integrity * Providing accurate information and guidance to staff and beneficiaries on exit-related benefits * Coordinating annual retirement processes and associated administrative requirements * Managing and responding to queries from current staff, ex-staff, and retirees * Preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly reports relating to exits, benefits, and retirement fund administration * Liaising with internal stakeholders and external service providers, including fund administrators and insurers **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification * At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in HR benefits administration * Experience in HR administration, particularly in exits and benefits processes * Knowledge of retirement fund administration * High level of computer literacy, including SAP HCM and payroll administration systems, MS Word and Excel * Excellent numeracy and reconciliation skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to work independently and under pressure * Strong client service orientation * Ability to handle sensitive and personal information **Who should apply** An experienced and suitably qualified individual with a relevant NQF Level 5 qualification and at least 5 years' experience in HR benefits administration, particularly with exits and benefits processes. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of retirement fund administration, strong computer literacy including SAP HCM and payroll systems, excellent numeracy, reconciliation, communication, and interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and under pressure, and a strong client service orientation, alongside the ability to handle sensitive information. **Deadline** 8 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/benefits-and-exits-officer-university-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Payroll

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