{"id":31887,"date":"2026-03-12T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/risk-assurance-specialist-fixed-term-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:00:39","slug":"risk-assurance-specialist-fixed-term-contract","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/risk-assurance-specialist-fixed-term-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Assurance Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WHAT WILL YOU DO?<\/p>\n<p>\tThis position falls under the Santam Broker Solutions: Risk and Governance function, which operates with a management mandate, providing an independent, objective assurance and advisory services to assist business in enhancing the overall operational governance, quality and service standards.<br \/>\n\tWe are looking for a highly professional and driven individual to assume this role reporting to Manager: Assurance, Risk and Compliance.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?<\/p>\n<p>\tThe successful incumbent will be required to perform risk assurance, premium collection assurance and due diligence reviews on Santam Broker Solutions business.<\/p>\n<p>The scope includes:<\/p>\n<p>\tVerification of business partner&#8217;s application against their underwriting, premium collection mandates, finance and systems utilised.<br \/>\n\tPerforming risk assurance reviews to provide independent assurance and advisory services to assist business in enhancing their overall operational governance processes, quality and service standards.<br \/>\n\tSupport the Business to discharge their responsibilities relating to the compliance risk management process as required by relevant regulatory requirements, applicable codes of conduct and minimum standards.<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of risk management and risk management practice<br \/>\n\tPrevious experience of Risk Assurance environment and\/or Internal Audit<br \/>\n\tUnderwriting, premium collection and claims business experience<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of FAIS<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of the regulatory and business environment of the Short-Term Insurance industry.<br \/>\n\tIT Governance &amp; Information Systems Audit<br \/>\n\tValid driver\u2019s licence (able to do domestic travel )<\/p>\n<p>SKILLS<\/p>\n<p>\tAbility to design, document and perform risk based audits<br \/>\n\tA good knowledge of the business and the ability to evaluate risks<br \/>\n\tAbility to take a holistic view of the organisation in determining and positioning compliance risks<br \/>\n\tAbility to identify strategic issues through critical reasoning<br \/>\n\tAbility to effectively influence across all relevant levels within the business unit, including senior and middle business management.<br \/>\n\tAbility to effectively plan and set priorities for self and engagement team<br \/>\n\tStrong communicator<br \/>\n\tStrong project management skills<br \/>\n\tResults oriented with a strong deadline focus<br \/>\n\tAbility to build strong relationships and to work with others towards shared goals<br \/>\n\tTeam player able to collaborate and support colleagues and peers across the organisation, while still being able to work independently when needed<br \/>\n\tFlexible and open to change and innovation<br \/>\n\tGood conflict management skills<br \/>\n\tGood negotiation and problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\tStrong attention to detail<br \/>\n\tGood report writing and presentation skills<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical skills<\/p>\n<p>COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n<p>\tCore Competencies:<br \/>\n\tBusiness acumen<br \/>\n\tInnovative thinking<br \/>\n\tBuilding relationships, collaborating and influencing others<br \/>\n\tCustomer focus<br \/>\n\tManaging complexity<br \/>\n\tDelivering results<br \/>\n\tCritical \/ analytical thinking<br \/>\n\tLiving the Santam values<br \/>\n\tReport writing<br \/>\n\tAdapting and responding to change<br \/>\n\tPerforming under pressure<\/p>\n<p>Technical Competencies:<\/p>\n<p>\tInsurance regulation<br \/>\n\tProject management<br \/>\n\tRisk assurance and management<br \/>\n\tIntegrity and ethics<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.sanlamcloud.co.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.sanlamcloud.co.za","_company_name":"Santam Insurance","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.santam.co.za","_company_tagline":"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. 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