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?
Manage the achievement of business productivity, quality, manpower targets. Manage compliance and business risk. Manage the daily business operations. Manage and develop the performance of staff. Resolve escalated operational issues. Manage budgets. Allocate worksites or facilities. Manage changes within the business. Manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients. Talent and succession management. Ensure alignment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), in all business practices. Manager of managers. Worksite management and relationship building.
Qualification and Experience
Grade 12 Degree or a 3-year diploma in Finance/ Marketing/Business Management; or The recruit must have obtained a full qualification (120 Credits. at NQF level 4 would be required and NQF level 5 would be advantageous Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSCA’s list of recognised qualifications at the point of recruitment. Must have RE5. RE1 is business requirement from the date of appointment.
Class of Business (COB)
Should the candidate have been deemed Fit and Proper for Tier 1 by 01 April 2018, the candidate is then deemed competent for COB. All applicants that were still under supervision for any competency requirement pre or post 01 April 2018 will be required to have obtained COB prior to appointment. If a potential candidate has not completed COB, they are still deemed to be under supervision and cannot be appointed as a Branch Manager.
Knowledge and skills
At least 5 years industry experience of which 3 years should be in management of sales. Preference will be given to those with experience in insurance sales within the entry level market.
Personal Qualities
Analysing Team Management Relating and Networking Adapting and responding to change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Interpersonal sensitivity Adhering to principles and values Confidence and decisiveness Proactivity Planning and Organising Quality and detail orientation Persuading and Influencing Achieving personal and work goals and objectives Computer Literacy (MS Office) Treating Customers Fairly Strategic thinking
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.
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.
