Business Unit: Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits
Function: Administration and Office Support
📅 Closing Date: Not specified (Date posted: 21 Oct 2025)
📍 Location: South Africa (exact location not specified)
🏢 Company: Discovery Corporate & Employee Benefits
🔗 Apply Here: Apply on Discovery Careers
About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. The company seeks exceptional individuals whose values align with Discovery’s mission. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and innovation-driven, enabling self-driven people to perform at their best and make a meaningful societal impact.
About Discovery Corporate & Employee Benefits
Discovery Corporate & Employee Benefits is the first and only employee benefits provider shaping employee behaviour to create healthier and wealthier workforces. The division reimagines how retirement savings and life insurance are delivered to companies and employees.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration within the Retirement Funds business unit. This includes handling multiple retirement fund disciplines—such as contribution reconciliations, compliance, and member processing—while ensuring adherence to processes, regulatory frameworks, and service level agreements.
The role requires adaptability, process improvement, and effective change management in a growing and innovative business unit.
Areas of Responsibility
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Process daily and monthly transactional activities within agreed service levels.
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Perform quality assurance and document verification where necessary.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (Pension Funds Act, Tax Act, etc.).
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Resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders promptly.
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Prepare and submit management and client reports.
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Develop and maintain strong business relationships with brokers and clients.
Personal Attributes and Skills
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
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Strong reporting and analytical skills.
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High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels.
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Proactive and adaptable to change.
Education and Experience
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Matric – essential.
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5 years’ experience in Employee Benefits, Retirement Funds, or Umbrella Funds – essential.
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NQF Level 6 or equivalent – advantageous.
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Industry Qualifications (e.g., Wealth Management, Introduction to Retirement Funds) – advantageous.
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MS Office (Advanced Excel) proficiency.
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Experience in Retirement Fund operations, accounting, and investments.
Employment Equity
Discovery’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets will guide the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Discovery encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.