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Bryte Insurance Company Limited is the premier, proactive commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa. Applying our unparalleled sector insights, proven expertise and foresight, we partner with customers and brokers to protect their businesses and improve their risk profile across the continent. … read moreOur short-term insurance risk management solutions are developed from deep sector knowledge, a future-fit focus and our commitment to service excellence. The Bryte Insurance Company brand may be new, but it retains the benefit of the incumbent infrastructure, products and management team. We are proud of what has been accomplished by this team in recent years and look forward to building further on our strong foundation of an established, successful insurance heritage and an invested partnership model. Bryte Insurance Company Limited’s operations in South Africa and Botswana are recent additions to the Fairfax Financial Holdings portfolio. Fairfax is a company based in Toronto, Canada and through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance and investment management. Bryte Insurance Company Limited approaches customer risk with purpose, proactively working with brokers and clients to enable better risk decisions. 15 Marshall Street Ferreirasdorp Johannesburg 2001 South Africa
Description
The Salvage Manager is responsible for maximizing value recovery from damaged, stolen, or written-off assets through strategic salvage operations. This includes oversight of vendors, auctions, recoveries, and compliance with regulatory and ethical guidelines. The role plays a key part in minimizing claim costs, enhancing recovery revenue, and ensuring operational transparency across the salvage lifecycle.
Requirements
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Salvage & Recovery Operations
Manage salvage processes across asset categories (e.g., motor vehicles, electronics, property)
Coordinate asset inspections, valuations, and disposals through certified vendors or auctions
Track salvage trends, residual values, and potential fraud indicators
Oversee end-to-end documentation for all asset recoveries
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement
Build and manage relationships with salvage agents, recyclers, towing companies, auction houses
Negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs), pricing, and payment terms with vendors
Collaborate with claims, underwriting, legal, and finance departments
Strategic Oversight
Develop and implement salvage policies, procedures, and cost recovery strategies
Analyse salvage performance reports to identify profit optimization opportunities
Lead salvage forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation activities
Compliance & Audit
Ensure salvage handling is fully aligned with local regulations and internal audit requirements
Maintain clean audit trails for all salvage transactions and asset disposals
Enforce environmental, legal, and ethical handling of hazardous or sensitive assets
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Matric / Equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ experience in salvage operations, asset recovery, or claims management
Proven vendor management and negotiation expertise
Strong knowledge of asset valuation methods and disposal processes
Understanding of applicable compliance frameworks (e.g., POPIA, TCF, asset disposal laws)
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with cost-conscious decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail with sound analytical judgment
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple vendor relationships
High levels of integrity and ethical standards in asset handling
Closing Date: 28 October 2025
Apply via company website ( http://www.brytesa.com ) or
brytesa.mcidirecthire.com