The position of Chief Administration Officer is vacant. The Chief Administration Officer will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and forms part of the Administration and Transaction Services division. The position is at GEMS Head Office in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.

The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

As Chief Administration Officer you will be required to provide strategic direction and drive the execution of the Administration and Transaction Management strategy aligned to the overall organisation, support growth strategies and provide a comprehensive service offering throughout the entire cycle of any transactions.

The Chief Administration Officer will be required to provide support to the Chief Operations Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Developing and integrating an overall Administration & Transaction Management strategy and operational plan in line with the Scheme’s strategic plan, rules, and legislation.
• Identify the key drivers of revenue and profitability, identify value adjustments, improve deal structures, mitigate risks, and question assumptions about future performance.
• Developing business requirements and translating these into standards required for the delivery of services.
• Implementing a systems and processes for monitoring the division’s performance.
• Maintaining a sound service level agreement environment.
• Support operations by supervising staff; planning, organising, and implementing administrative systems.
• Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to Scheme operational structures, forums, and committees.
• Ensuring that reports are compiled and distributed to relevant stakeholders monthly.
• Maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders

Qualification & Experience Requirements are:

• Honours/Postgraduate/Professional Qualification (NQF level 8) in business administration, management, finance or an equivalent in the related field.
• Successful track record of managing operations and financial and management transactions.
• Previous experience in the financial and administrative operations of a complex healthcare business.
• Twelve (12) years of functional experience with at least five (5) to eight (8) years in a highly strategic Operations Senior Management role including staff supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility.
• Experience in progressively responsible roles, where a deep understanding of organisational operations has been gained.

• Experience in a Healthcare funding industry would be highly beneficial.
  

Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to careers@ditshaba.co.za

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 January 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

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*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model

***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.