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Deputy Principal Officer (DPO)

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  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Primrose
  • Posted 01 Sep 2026 by Recru-it
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2644474 - Ref PE011710

About the position

Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience within the retirement fund, pension fund, provident fund, employee benefits or related financial services environment.
  • Previous experience in a Principal Officer, Deputy Principal Officer, Fund Secretary, Retirement Fund Governance, Fund Administration, Compliance or similar senior role would be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of retirement fund governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of the Pension Funds Act and relevant FSCA requirements.
  • Experience engaging with Trustees/Boards of Trustees, administrators, auditors, actuaries and other fund service providers.
  • Experience with regulatory submissions, fund governance, compliance monitoring and statutory requirements.
  • Understanding of retirement fund rules, member benefits and fund administration processes.
  • Strong ability to interpret legislation, regulations and fund rules and translate these into practical business requirements.
  • Strong governance, risk management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently and provide guidance to senior management and the Board/Trustees.


Qualifications:
A relevant tertiary qualification would be preferred, typically in one of the following areas:

  • BCom – Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline
  • Employee Benefits
  • Retirement Fund Management
  • Risk Management or Compliance
  • Another relevant financial services or business qualification




Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience within the retirement fund, pension fund, provident fund, employee benefits or related financial services environment.
  • Previous experience in a Principal Officer, Deputy Principal Officer, Fund Secretary, Retirement Fund Governance, Fund Administration, Compliance or similar senior role would be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of retirement fund governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of the Pension Funds Act and relevant FSCA requirements.
  • Experience engaging with Trustees/Boards of Trustees, administrators, auditors, actuaries and other fund service providers.
  • Experience with regulatory submissions, fund governance, compliance monitoring and statutory requirements.
  • Understanding of retirement fund rules, member benefits and fund administration processes.
  • Strong ability to interpret legislation, regulations and fund rules and translate these into practical business requirements.
  • Strong governance, risk management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently and provide guidance to senior management and the Board/Trustees.


Qualifications:
A relevant tertiary qualification would be preferred, typically in one of the following areas:

  • BCom – Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline
  • Employee Benefits
  • Retirement Fund Management
  • Risk Management or Compliance
  • Another relevant financial services or business qualification



Desired Skills:

  • Degree
  • Employee Benefits
  • Retirement Fund Management
  • Risk Management or Compliance

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About the agency

Recruit IT Recruitment IT Recruitment and Talent Sourcing Specialists Offices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as well as Consultants working remotely across the country Telephone number 087 805 8536 www.recru-it.co.za >recru-it* COMPANY PROFILE Certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110% >Introduction* >recru-it*was established in August 2005 & specializes in and focuses on the full spectrum of positions within the IT and other sectors. We focus our approach on delivering a superior service to both our client and candidate, in all portfolios and phases throughout the Recruitment process, supporting real transformation within the IT Industry and other sectors through ethical and transparent business practices >Value added services* • Advertising Client Roles • Screening Applications • CV searches • Head Hunting Candidates • CV Selection • Labour Broking • Pay structure advice for client & candidate >Additional services on request* • Personal Reference checks • Credit checks • Criminal checks • ID checks • Academic checks • Qualification checks >Placements portfolio* • Software Engineering & Development • I.T. Solution Sales and Strategic Sales • Sales & marketing • Finance and Insurance • HR • Engineering • Administration / Office Management • Healthcare • FMCG • Warehousing / Logistics • Telecommunications • Training and Development • Executive and senior level placements • ERP & CRM Consultants • Project Management & Administration • I.T Executive Management • Business Analysis • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Network Engineering • Support • Testing • Product Support Specialists   >Operational structure * >recru-it*uses a flat open structure in our approach  Each consultant takes personal ownership for each client request. The consultants are account managers with their respective clients ensuring professional and personal interaction at all times.  Our team supports each other in an interactive, transparent manner to deliver highest quality candidates on each specification, thus ensuring a fast and effective turnaround time to fulfill your every labour requirement. >recru-it*was established in August 2005. Carbon foot print  We practice a 90% paperless environment as most of our duties are internet and electronic. >BEE Profile*  >recru-it*is owned by 2 individuals with 8 additional staff members • 50 % of the business is owned by a black person. • 50% of the business is women owned.  >recru-it*has been officially & precisely rated according to our company structure. • We have been certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110%. • Enterprise development – on site as well as external training courses for staff ensuring continuous skill improvement. • Corporate Social Investment – we do not have a formal CSI policy, but we do annual donations.

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