Quality Assurance Consultant 1

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A position is available at Santam Operations for a Quality Assurance Consultant in Shared Services to be based in Cape Town / Centurion.

Job Purpose

• The Quality Assurance Consultant monitors and analyses the interactions of agents and customers to provide feedback to the employees and managers on adherence to policies, procedures and customer experience whilst maintaining relationships with business partners.
• Quality Assurance also supports operations on the following skillsets; Policy Maintenance (all skillsets, including survey), Issuance of new business (including bulk business), Sales, Online support hub, Broker liaison officer, Centre of Expertise and Renewals, by conducting evaluations on these roles and aligning QA processes as well as coaching in line with business strategy.
• Support the CLCC to sustain profitable growth through effective evaluations and coaching of staff.
• Identify opportunities for evaluations, guided self-evaluations and coaching of staff for training or process improvement while facilitating employee development.
• The Quality Assurance Consultant will execute targeted audits of both live and historical interactions.
• The Quality Assurance Consultant is required to conduct Quality Information Sessions with agents as required.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Reporting (Daily, Weekly and Monthly performance and trend analysis) will also form an integral part of the job requirement.
• The Quality Assurance Consultant is to adhere to the Calibration process, to ensure that there is alignment amongst the team and that they are upholding the same expectations.
• The Quality Assurance Consultant must remain current on all Standard Operating Procedures in the CLCC and identify / highlight process improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

Skills

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!

Our recruitment process

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Advertise

Step 1

Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.

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Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

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Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

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Telephonic screening

Step 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

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Your interview

Step 5

We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!

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Assessment

Step 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.

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Step 7

Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

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Onboarding

Step 8

You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

TIPS & TRICKS

Getting ready for your interview

There is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.

Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2025 for excellence in people practices. This is the ninth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.

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