SSC to introduce more benefit funds

THE Social Security Commission is in the process of introducing additional funds, such as the National Pension Fund and the Medical Aid Fund.

The SSC said the new funds will be introduced gradually. Addressing journalists at Oshakati recently, SSC Chief Executive Officer Tuli Hiveluah, said the Commission had set itself a programme aimed at improving its activities and operations, with a view to increasing efficiency and effectiveness at all levels.Hiveluah said in a bid to improve efficiency, the SSC had developed a strategic plan to guide its activities in the next three years.He said the plan will realise revenue growth and legal compliance, to realign the organisation structure and culture, and implement an effective risk management system.”The details of the strategic plan will be shared with the stakeholders in the near future,” said the CEO.Hiveluah also expressed concern over the reluctance by some employers to register their employees with the organisation.He said the SSC will discuss the matter with stakeholders, in particular those in the informal and farming sectors.”We will also discuss the non-payment of contributions to the Commission on time, the delay in the submission of complete claims information, the lack of effective communication between the Commission and its clients and the skewed internal process that causes administrative delays,” said Hiveluah.Addressing journalists at Oshakati recently, SSC Chief Executive Officer Tuli Hiveluah, said the Commission had set itself a programme aimed at improving its activities and operations, with a view to increasing efficiency and effectiveness at all levels.Hiveluah said in a bid to improve efficiency, the SSC had developed a strategic plan to guide its activities in the next three years.He said the plan will realise revenue growth and legal compliance, to realign the organisation structure and culture, and implement an effective risk management system.”The details of the strategic plan will be shared with the stakeholders in the near future,” said the CEO.Hiveluah also expressed concern over the reluctance by some employers to register their employees with the organisation.He said the SSC will discuss the matter with stakeholders, in particular those in the informal and farming sectors.”We will also discuss the non-payment of contributions to the Commission on time, the delay in the submission of complete claims information, the lack of effective communication between the Commission and its clients and the skewed internal process that causes administrative delays,” said Hiveluah.