Administrative Officer: Losses & Claims

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**Overview** This role is for an Administrative Officer: Losses & Claims within the Department Of Agriculture (Doa), specifically in the Directorate of Demand and Acquisition Management. The position is based in Gauteng (Pretoria) and offers a salary of R338 107 per annum (Level 07). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Administering losses and claims. * Conducting compliance reviews of losses and claims invoices. * Conducting investigations of losses and claims by liaising with different stakeholders. * Compiling and/or reviewing memos to Legal Services to obtain legal opinions. * Ensuring that legal opinions are implemented. * Maintaining and updating registers for losses and claims. * Providing input in the review of policies and Standard Operating Procedures. * Conducting awareness within the department on losses and claims. * Performing monthly and quarterly reporting. * Clearing of suspense accounts. * Compiling journals to clear the Damage Vehicle Suspense Account. * Preparing reconciliation of processed journals to Losses & Claims Registers for accuracy and completeness. * Rendering general office support services. * Supervising, motivating, and developing staff through individual performance agreements. * Providing assistance in the development and/or reviewing of the operational plan. * Compiling various submissions, memoranda, and responses. * Administering leave forms and attending to queries. * Making travel and conference bookings and confirmations. * Providing secretariat services. * Administering the procurement of goods and services. * Compiling, managing, and maintaining the Demand Management Plan. * Compiling, managing, and maintaining the Procurement Plan. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. * National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management / Public Finance / Financial Accounting / Financial Management. * Minimum of 1 year experience in losses and claims administration. * **Job related knowledge:** Public Service Regulation, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS). * **Job related skills:** Computer literacy, interpersonal skills, organising and planning skills, communication skills (written and verbal), analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and financial management skills. **Who should apply** This position is suited for individuals who possess a Grade 12 Certificate along with a National Diploma in relevant fields such as Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Finance, Financial Accounting, or Financial Management. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in losses and claims administration and a strong understanding of Public Service Regulation, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations, and the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Essential skills include computer literacy, strong interpersonal, organisational, planning, communication (written and verbal), analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills. The department has an Employment Equity (EE) target for African Male and persons with disability. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-agriculture-doa-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-3-3-1-93-2026 Source: govpage

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