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Bhekinkosi Sekgoto

Bhekinkosi Sekgoto

Administrator
Centurion, Gauteng

Summary

Talented Administrator is highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with an aptitude for thinking outside the box for creative solutions. Solutions-focused and diligent self-starter with seven years of combined experience in Complaints Administration within the financial services industry. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Well-known reputation for personal integrity, experience, and work ethic. Able to manage multiple tasks while working under pressure in fast-paced environments and deadlines. Detail-oriented and customer-focused individual skilled in using quantitative reasoning and analytical thinking to develop solutions. Office Administration Associate who is responsible for timely and professional assistance and support including analysis and advocacy of claims and complaints. Works well both in a team setting as well as independently. Dedicated and constantly striving to uphold the highest standards of integrity in correspondence with legal industry developments. Bringing forth superior knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure, in combination with excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills.

I am keen to secure a challenging position that utilizes my years of experience while allowing me the opportunity to grow professionally. Proven background in handling claims complaints (Non-payment and Quantum), section 13A -contributions, section 37D - deductions, section 37C – death claims, and section 14 transfer. Experienced in assessing the enforceability of divorce orders and maintenance orders, by checking the veracity of divorce and maintenance documents, capturing claim data, directly engaging with members, non-member's spouses, funds, and attorneys in respect of unclear divorce and maintenance order clauses, liaising with relevant persons (brokers and consultants) in respect of claim processing, ensuring unambiguous communication goes out to clients and their representatives, adhering to legislative timelines and internal SLAs in assessing enforceability, keeping abreast with new legislation and identifying impact on internal processes, establishing and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with clients and other departments. I am holding a Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) degree (NQF level 7). with Cida City Campus, and, a short course in Pension Funds Law (NQF level 7) with the University of South Africa (“UNISA”), and FICA Awareness Training (Short Course) at present, I am doing a third-year Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (NQF level 8) with UNISA. I'm best described as a team player, and a ground-breaker, I actively assist the team in achieving objectives, finishing tasks, and managing projects.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Administrator - Divorce and Maintenance

Alexander Forbes Group
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Timely responses to internal and external inquiries; timely management of personal queues to guarantee timely action; routing items to staff for action; timely assessment of divorce claims with a thorough understanding of relevant laws; and timely assessment of maintenance claims with a thorough understanding of relevant laws
  • Notifying the court, spouses who are members or not, and other parties when orders are enforceable or unenforceable; maintaining professional client relationships (internal and external); managing system data on CRM
  • Supervising the electronic file and guaranteeing our traceability Offering support to the team as needed for ad hoc duties, such as audit file tracing and lien management
  • Compleating Administration Reports; Verifying and addressing all risk reports Every day, responding to emails and inquiries with clarity; acquired abilities.

Complaints Resolution Administrator

SALT Employee Benefit
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • In charge of handling complaints and inquiries made by the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) about the retirement funds
  • Provide postal correspondence consultations to clients and internal and external service providers
  • Achieve professional handling of communication while adhering to the service level agreement and legal framework
  • As the second in charge, oversee the team's operations and encourage and assist the members
  • Give new hires guidance, training, and support while on the job
  • Develop, incorporate, and hone new features for the Respond system
  • As a superuser, respond to, and attend to system inquiries
  • Examine, evaluate, and keep an eye on complaints and escalations Get the monthly report and any additional information on an Excel file, then send it to CRM so that the Board of Trustees and EXCO can get it
  • As a legal representative, participate in frequent meetings
  • Communicating with financial advisors and service suppliers.

Case Officer (Case Management Team 1)

Pension Funds Adjudicator
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Ascertain the accurate identification of the parties involved in a complaint
  • Send letters in the correct format, including the dates, recipients, and title
  • Forward correspondence to the appropriate addresses, requesting information from the parties listed in a complaint
  • Make sure to collect evidence of service and maintain it on file for documentation's sake
  • Create draft letters by consulting research and following the team leader's instructions
  • Examine the answers provided by the parties and let the team leader know if more details are needed
  • Respond to commitments made and obtain all required investigative findings.

Legal Administrator (Complaints Management System Manager)

Alexander Forbes Financial Services
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Take in grievances from Pension Funds Adjudicator ("PFA"); Examine grievances and inquiries from PFA Draft answer from our Funds to PFA within SLA
  • Revise every complaint's information on the CMS
  • As soon as we obtain determinations from PFA, resolve the complaints and update the CMS Complaint Statuses
  • Obtain monthly reports and as-needed updates for the Legal Department and pertinent stakeholders from an Excel spreadsheet
  • Participate in regular meetings at the MAT Forum, CM Project SteerCo, and Institutional & Legal CMS as the Legal Representation.

Project Administrator

Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. Attorneys
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Obtain directives from agricultural laborers (referred to as "Clients") in every province in South Africa (SA)
  • Draft instruction letter to the designated panelist (referred to as the "Attorney")
  • Find a lawyer to represent a client in a complaint
  • Log in to the Management Information System ("MIS") to file the complaint
  • Get monthly reports from all panel members in South Africa and attend them
  • Upload all correspondence, pleadings, and monthly reports on MIS
  • Update the legal panel agreement to reflect only the attorney's active LSP cases as they become due
  • For statistical purposes, record all reopened cases on MIS
  • Help create a new plan of action for the Land Right Management Facility ("LRMF").

Project Administrator

C.E.B MAINTENANCE (PTY) LTD
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Getting multiple installation quotes from different vendors; getting managers to approve submitted quotes; logging and closing all installation calls for each project on the Navigation system; providing vendors with the Order Numbers that the Project Manager has given them; and scheduling engineers and other vendors to be on site for installation via phone and email
  • Keep checking in with the appropriate engineers until the installation is finished
  • Notify the project manager of any issues or worries you have about open installations
  • Keep checking in with the equipment suppliers to determine when the equipment will arrive
  • Be a proactive contributor to the creation of new policies and procedures in my job description.

LISP Administrator

Silica Financial Administration Solution
01.2011 - 04.2011
  • Make careful to handle indexed instructions correctly
  • Verify that the work you receive complies with FICA
  • Keep an eye on action queues to make sure all instructions are fulfilled within the agreed-upon service level and time frame
  • Follow the Knowledge Enabler/AWD guidelines
  • Corrsecretly record the instructions provided by clients, such as consolidations, transfers, switches, and model portfolios
  • Examine or confirm that the instructions have been precisely recorded by the client's instruction(s)
  • Investigate any mistakes and accept full responsibility for fixing them
  • Inform management of any potential risk.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA - UNISA

Certificate In Pension Fund Law - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA - UNISA

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) - undefined

CIDA CITY CAMPUS

Skills

MS Office - Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, database, and powerpoint

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Certification

Delight Your Customers

Driver License

Code C1

Email Address

sekgotobhekinkosi@outlook.com

Extra Mural Activities Affiliations

  • 2018, Pension Funds Adjudicator – Representatives, OPFA – FCSA- Money Smart Week South Africa
  • 2016 - 2017, Complaints Manager in Legal department, Alexander Forbes – CM SteerCo and MAT Forum
  • 2011, Deputy Chairperson in my community, Katlehong South Block B Ext 9 Committee

Achievements Professional Development

  • Communication skills - Verbal and Written
  • Problem-solving skills- Ability to listen and follow instructionsctions
  • Leadership skills.
  • Teamwork skills – Contribute to the team’s growth.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Time management skills – Deliver within SLA
  • Adaptability skills - Build strong effective relationships.
  • Creativity skills – Innovate and bring new Ideas.
  • Organizational skills - Draw Reports to relevant stakeholders.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Able to communicate in more than one African language.
  • Methodical, meticulous Numeracy skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Team player.

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African

Awards

Brand Champion of the year at SALT EB (2019)

References

  • Nontokozo Sibeko, Alexandra Forbes Group, Colleague, 067 403 5528
  • Karabo Masikela, SALT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, Colleague, 081 716 5531
  • Jerry Buthane, Pension Funds Adjudicator, Manager, 082 268 3517

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Administrator - Divorce and Maintenance

Alexander Forbes Group
03.2022 - 12.2023

Complaints Resolution Administrator

SALT Employee Benefit
12.2018 - 11.2021

Case Officer (Case Management Team 1)

Pension Funds Adjudicator
06.2017 - 11.2018

Legal Administrator (Complaints Management System Manager)

Alexander Forbes Financial Services
01.2016 - 05.2017

Project Administrator

Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc. Attorneys
05.2014 - 12.2015

Project Administrator

C.E.B MAINTENANCE (PTY) LTD
05.2013 - 04.2014

LISP Administrator

Silica Financial Administration Solution
01.2011 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA - UNISA

Certificate In Pension Fund Law - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA - UNISA

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) - undefined

CIDA CITY CAMPUS
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