Pension Funds Law

This short learning programme aims to provide an advanced knowledge of the legal principles relating to pension funds, and to update participants on South African pension fund law developments. It is directed at legal advisers, trade union officials, government officials, trustees, and legal practitioners specializing in this field.

These topics will be covered intensively:

• incorporation and registration of pension funds
• administration (organs and officials; powers of boards; amalgamations and transfers; investment of funds)
• the registrar of pension funds
• benefits
• surplus apportionments
• compliance
• the Pension Funds Adjudicator
• voluntary dissolution
• pension fund trustees

Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree, or substantial relevant practical experience in a legal or related environment (such as practitioners specializing in pension funds law).

This programme lasts six months. On successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate in Pension Funds Law.

Study skills level 7, Credits 12

Registration closes on 7 April. Late registrations will be accepted until 30 May.

Tuition fee: R5500 payable in full on registration.
It covers all tutorial matter, and a one-day seminar presented by specialist pension law practitioners.

Download your registration form:

• MsWord format (DOC)
• PDF format (PDF)