Senior Claims Assessor: Compensation Fund

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Senior Claims Assessor: Compensation Fund, based in Komani Labour Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, P.O. Box 323, Komani, 5320. Hand deliver at No.10 Robinson Road Komani, 5320. Email Jobs– ECQTN@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/1/84 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: African Males, White Males, White Females. Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate registered and fatal claims per delegation’s requirements.
• Verify and refer complex claims to medical services for further adjudication.
• Authorise compensation benefits as per delegations.
• Handle complex inquiries and advocacy sessions.
• Supervision of staff.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognized qualification (NQF6 SAQA recognized) in Public Management/Business Management/Operations Management/Management/Human Resources Management/Nursing/Law/LLB /B.
• Com/Finance/Administration.
• A valid driver license.
• 2 years’ experience in Compensation or Medical Claims Processing Environment.
• Knowledge:
• Claims Handlin
• Brand and Customer Oriented Service Delivery
• Public Services Act and Regulations
• COID Tariffs
• Public Services Charter
• Approved COID Delegations
• Promotion of Access to Information Act
• Road Accident Fund
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa No. 108 of 1996
• Relevant regulations
• Laws and legislation
• Skills:
• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to detail
• Brand and Customer Oriented Services Delivery
• Business and Finance Acumen
• Communications
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ethics and Governance
• Team orientation