{"id":34213,"date":"2026-04-18T12:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/insurance-consultant-junior-underwriter\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T12:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:02:37","slug":"insurance-consultant-junior-underwriter","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/insurance-consultant-junior-underwriter\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance Consultant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Junior Underwriter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What will you do?<\/p>\n<p>\tSantam Operations,\u00a0Commercial Contact Centre\u00a0have career opportunities available for\u00a0Insurance Consultants (JG10)\u00a0base in\u00a0Cape Town, Bellville. The insurance consultant role is focused on providing an end-to-end service and support to intermediaries.<\/p>\n<p>What will make you successful in this role?<\/p>\n<p>This role is focused on, but not limited to.<\/p>\n<p>\tContribution to the net profit and growth targets for business.<br \/>\n\tDelivering exceptional service that exceeds customers\u2019 expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions.<br \/>\n\tProviding telephonic \/ email support to the intermediary on record, authorised representatives from the brokerage, and broker services.<br \/>\n\tAnalysing the request from the intermediary and providing a quotation to secure the business (conversion).<br \/>\n\tInitiating out dials to intermediaries to discuss quotations and \/ or convert policies.<br \/>\n\tNew business issuance.<br \/>\n\tAssisting to resolve all insurance queries within required timeframe and compliance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 requirements.<br \/>\n\tManaging client expectation on expected turnaround times for submitted requests;<br \/>\n\tAdhering to underwriting criteria and regional requirements.<br \/>\n\tAssist with profiling the client with the best suitable product and underwriting criteria;<br \/>\n\tAssisting in implementing solutions for improvement.<br \/>\n\tAdhering to workforce management principles to ensure that we optimize productivity.<br \/>\n\tPrioritise own workflow and ensure work in completed to the required standards of productivity, quality, and timelines; use performance manage systems to improve personal performance. Ensuring that business targets are met.<br \/>\n\tStanding in for consultants should they be absent or on leave during busy periods or absence of key resources, assisting where required. Ensuring that business targets are met.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric \/ Grade 12<br \/>\n\t60 FAIS credits &#8211; Commercial lines<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in Short Term Insurance &#8211; Commercial Lines<br \/>\n\tA relevant insurance related qualification (e.g. NQF level 4) would be advantageous.<br \/>\n\tTertiary qualification would be advantageous \u00a0<br \/>\n\tPreferable work experience in agriculture would be advantageous<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and skills<\/p>\n<p>\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills to request information and correspond with internal \/ external stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills, collaborating with internal \/ external stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tEnsure adherence to quality, compliance, and accreditation standards<br \/>\n\tConduct efficient administration.<br \/>\n\tOptimising work processes.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_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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