Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

Assigns and guides the work of a group of clerks that may include Section Heads. Makes decisions on queries raised by subordinates. Advises on the recruitment and development of staff. Handles claims, renewals, new business, records, policy servicing, valuations, quotations and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

To drive the strategy to obtain new business from existing brokerages. To expand and obtain quality new business from new brokerages Achieve financial and operational results Management and leadership of staff Qualifications
Matric Certificate of Wealth Management. Diploma in Sales Management advantageous Knowledge and Experience
At least 5years relevant experience within insurance industry of which at least 2 years in management role. Computer Literacy skills Financial acumen Well-developed management and leadership practices Competencies
Analysing Technical expertise Team management Adapting and responding to change Coping with pressures and setbacks Adhering to principles and values Formulating strategies and concepts Confidence and decisiveness Pro-activity Planning and organising Quality and detail orientation Persuading and influencing Client service orientation Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Personal Attributes

Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Directs work - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.