Website Santam Insurance
Santam Limited is the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, with a market share in excess of 22%, providing short-term insurance products through broker networks and direct sales channels. The company was established in 1918 and offers personal, commercial, and corporate insurance solutions. S… read moreantam is a subsidiary of Sanlam Limited and has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) since 1964. 1 Sportica Crescent Tyger Valley Bellville, 7530
ABOUT THE POSITION
In the Santam Marine the is focused on delivering measurable business results/outputs through direction and control of financial, material and human resources. Performance measures are clear, visible and direct, and roles are typically primarily accountable for operations or revenue-generating activities.
This role is based in Gauteng, Johannesburg.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Translates and communicates implications of corporate vision for own area
Creates a purpose or vision for their part of the organization that supports larger organizational goals and provides unique insight on this part of the organization
Develops annual operating plan and secures resources necessary to achieve identified objectives consistent with appropriate consideration of medium term requirements
Scans the external environment in order to identify and take advantage of immediate business opportunities to improve results within defined area of responsibility
Determines systems and procedures to ensure optimal use of resources
Identifies people and organizational requirements to enable achievement of short to medium term business plan results
Determines priorities for resource allocation and deployment to optimize the productivity of internal resources in delivering results
Establishes performance expectations and resource allocations consistent with desired results
Ensures the right resources are in place with appropriate support to achieve medium term business results
Monitors results and reallocates or reorganizes resources to improve performance
Directs, controls, and optimizes resources to meet established objectives and deliver agreed results
Identifies and drives changes which will improve effectiveness and efficiency – doing a range of things better
Ensures the right people are in place with the appropriate support to accomplish annual operating plan
Creates a positive organizational climate to energize direct reports in order to minimize turnover, absenteeism, labour disputes, and other work disruption and maximize productivity of employees
Provides periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on key results. Adjusts plan and resource allocation in line with changed priorities
Represents/reports customer viewpoint upward to the larger organization
QUALFICATION and EXPERIENCE
B. Comm/similar or relevant insurance-related degree/diploma
AIISA or FIISA or similar qualification (advantageous)
Broad financial services/ insurance background
10 years of Marine Insurance experience
5 years of experience in management
Experience in managing underwriting performance, growth and sustainability.
Experience in operating at a Management level in the short-term insurance industry
Experience in conducting high-level (client) negotiations
Strong sales and business skills
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
Ability to conduct research into regulatory compliance issues.
Ability to draft reports and deliver on regulatory compliance reviews.
Advanced knowledge of the legislation affecting the financial services industry, in particular the insurance industry.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Productivity and motivation/morale of workforce
Development of critical skills and capabilities
Technical knowledge
Technical advice and support
Assist with production target achievement
Compliance
Partnership and network building
Personal Attributes
Business insight – Contributing independently
Communicates effectively – Contributing independently
Action-oriented – Contributing independently
Plans and aligns – Contributing independently
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