Group Scheme Specialist

Ready to lead the charge in group funeral schemes and turn protection into pure power

Join the Companies Alternative Distribution crew in Pretoria as our next Group Scheme Specialist where youll own the stage fire up a high-performing team and drive the growth of The Groups Funeral Insurance products that deliver real dignity and financial security to families across South Africa.

If youve got the leadership fire the group schemes/employee benefits know-how and a hunger to make an impact that goes beyond the bottom line this is your moment.

Pretoria is calling. Lets grow something meaningful together.

Description

We are looking for a Group Schemes Specialist to join our Alternative Distribution this role you will be responsible for the management of the Group Scheme team driving the promotion and sales of The Group Funeral Insurance products while ensuring regulatory compliance operational efficiency business growth and strong stakeholder relationships.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and managing the Group Scheme team to achieve business and performance objectives.
  
• Driving sales production client acquisition and retention initiatives in line with growth targets.
  
• Developing and implementing strategies for the Group Funeral business
  
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation including FSCA regulations the Data Protection Act and Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
  
• Overseeing scheme profitability membership claims ratios premium payments and operational efficiencies.
  
• Managing group insurance contracts including negotiations tenders service level agreements and periodic contract reviews.
  
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers associations administrators brokers consultants and other key stakeholders.
  
• Working with internal stakeholders including Actuarial to evaluate complex quotations and tenders.
  
• Managing client complaints and providing guidance on benefits claims procedures and policy coverage.
  
• Overseeing the financial management and budgeting of the Group Scheme Office.
  
• Preparing and presenting monthly management reports covering production trends growth opportunities challenges and strategic recommendations.
  
• Leading recruitment performance management and development of Group Scheme Consultants.
  

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing Sales and/or relevant FAIS credits.
  
• At least 5 years knowledge and management experience in the Group Scheme Market or Employee Benefits Market preferably in a managerial or supervisory role.
  
• A valid Code 08 drivers licence and willingness to travel.
  
• In-depth knowledge of group insurance products regulations and industry best practices.
  
• Strong analytical financial communication negotiation and contract management skills.
  
• Proficiency in relevant software applications including Microsoft Excel and insurance administration platforms.
  

Required Skills:

Funeral Insurance products sales Retention Developing and implementing strategies Group Scheme Employee Benefits contract management

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1