Avbob Vacancies:

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1. Assistant Funeral Agent X2
2. General Worker
3. Secretary
4. Funeral Agent Paarl
5. Arrangement Clerk-Repatriation Hub
6. IT Service Delivery Manager
7. Client Service Champion: George Life Office
8. Client Service Champion: Cape Town Life Office – Durbanville
9. RURAL LEARNERSHIP LONG TERM INSURANCE PROGRAMMME -2024
10. Leads Generation Specialist
11. Application Development Team Lead – Web
12. Business Intelligence Analyst
13. Financial Associate (Witbank Area – KwaGuqa, Middleburg, Groblersdal, Dennilton, Ermelo)
14. Financial Associates (Nelspruit Area – Acornhoek, Burgersfort, Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Malelane, Mbombela, Whiteriver)) 
15. Financial Associate (Pretoria East Area – Montana, Lynwood, Centurion, Bela-Bela, Kwahlanga)
16. District Manager: Witbank
17. Remuneration Lead

Assistant Funeral Agent X2

Job Ref #: 996AREP037
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• Arranging of all funerals and cremations
• Obtain and complete all legal documentation for funerals and cremations
• Maintain all funeral records
• Offer counselling and comfort the bereaved families
• Handle payments and invoicing
• Marketing and sales of Funerals, Tomstones and AVBOB insurance products
• Render client service and assist with complaints

Requirements:

• Grade  12
• Driver’s  license,  own  reliable  transport  and  cell  phone
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows: 
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 – 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS  recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification

General Worker

Job Ref #: GW/KH2
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

The above incubent will be responsible to clean and keep the neatness of the AVBOB office on a high standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform cleaning tasks and ensure high hygienic standards in the office
• Vacuum, Sweep & mop office floor
• Dust office furniture & flowers
• Clean waste bins
• Clean & wash hand basin,toilets & sinks
• Check toilet paper & soap  in toilets
• Make tea & coffee
• Wash dishes & dish cloths
• Refill tea & coffee dispensers
• Refill water in water cooler
• Wash office windows.

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 10
• Cleaning experience will be a definite advantage
• Ability to communicate in English will be a definite advantage
• Good interpersonal skills

Secretary

Job Ref #: GMSEC
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

We are looking for an organized secretary to responsible for preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and performing clerical and administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings/appointments.  

You will be working for a last standing company with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package, which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance. You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs. You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

To maintain the administration of the office by assisting in providing information, retrieve information and handle all relevant correspondence for the General Manager.         

• Prioritise incoming and outgoing correspondence and distribute to relevant parties. 
• Open, read, route and circulate incoming mail including e-mail and faxes and send confidential faxes and e-mail.
• Recording and delivering of all outgoing correspondence timeously.    
• Assisting the General Manager in compiling and typing of the any documentation required and proof reading of internal and outgoing correspondence.  
• Prioritising documents before submitting to the General Manager.     
• Ensuring the correctness and confidentiality of documentation.       
• Produces a variety of documents, charts and graphs for reports, Exco meetings, Board meetings, etc.
• Maintaining a paper and electronic filing system for the General Manager.  
• Arranging travelling for the General Manager.

To assist in managing the General manager’s daily schedule in relation to travel arrangements, meetings and documents in relation to such meetings.

• Maintain general manager’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings conferences, teleconferences and travel
• Make travel arrangements for executives.
• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings.

Prepare agendas and make arrangements such as coordinating catering for luncheons, committee and other meetings.

• Attend meetings to record minutes.
  Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings
• Compose, type and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, reports (binding of reports).
• Assist with compiling of presentations.
• Organise venues for meetings.

Welcomes guests, customers, visitors and callers, handle their enquiries and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties to take messages.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

To maintain the administration of the office in relation to retrieval systems, filing systems, stock control and operating office equipment.

• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems, recording meeting discussions.
• File and retrieve corporate documents, records and reports.
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing system for records, correspondence and other material
• Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies, evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining record management systems and performing basic bookkeeping work
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management and other applications.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Certificate
• 3 Years relevant secretarial experience 

Funeral Agent Paarl

Job Ref #: 995FUN19.
Industry: Financial Services
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE:

    Full management of funeral agency

    Managing, training and development of own personnel

    Arranging and conducting of funerals

    Fleet management and risk management

Requirements:

THE IDEAL ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

    Grade  12

    Applicants who entered the industry as follows:

DOFA Qualification Requirements 2004 – 2007 30 Credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31/12/2009 2008 – 2009 30 or 60 Credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31/12/2011, or,
Full FAIS recognized qualification by 31/12/2013 2010 Onward Full FAIS recognised qualification

    RE 5

    Clear credit record (ITC)

    Valid drivers’ license

    Business and functional experience in the funeral industry will be an advantage

    Marketing experience is essential

    Good financial management experience will be a definite advantage

COMMISSIONS AND FEES:

    Market related commission that will initially be guaranteed

    Assistance for business development

Arrangement Clerk-Repatriation Hub

Job Ref #: JSMIDHUB042024
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

SECTION B: JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.  GENERAL JOB PURPOSE

• Ensure efficient vehicle utilisation, maintenance and tracking.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure that they are maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition.
•  Conduct administration of license renewals
• Conduct vehicle inspections and arrange for services and repairs.
• Take relevant action in the event of incidents such as accidents or hijacking:
• Compile Accident and incident reports
• Maintain all necessary records to ensure that vehicles comply with legal and business requirements.
• Ensure all speeding fines are paid.
• Submit fines to drivers, arrange for payments of fines and follow up outstanding items 
• Compile and submit reports relating to vehicle utilisation, maintenance and tracking.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12

Knowledge and Experience
·       Computer literate (MS Excel / MS Word)
·       2 years’ administrative experience
Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Client and service orientated.
• Computer Literacy
• Time Management

IT Service Delivery Manager

Job Ref #: AB-200
Industry: Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• The IT Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will be responsible for IT service delivery as defined by the ITIL Framework under the guidance of the Manager: ICT Infrastructure, with a primary focus on managing the overall delivery of IT services to AVBOB business or internal stakeholders, focusing on maintaining service level agreements, and ensuring service quality, and managing client relationships. The IT SDM will have a inward looking function on resolving problems, with the focus on ensuring continuous improvement and quality in IT delivery and processes.
• This position looks into the IT environment and identify problems that needs analyses, work with IT management and support teams on the root causes, follow industry standards and experience to develop improvement plans, advise management and support leads on corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of problems, document findings and solutions in improvement plans and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), present updated processes and procedure to relevant leads and support teams, drive required outcomes and training to achieve positive results, review new processes after implementation, measure outcomes against goals set by senior IT management teams and drive continuous improvement in the ITC environment.
• The IT SDM will be responsible to drive quality end-to-end in the ICT environment and will be a senior individual with the authority to direct and command quality and governance meetings with ICT support teams, enforce change and adoption of amendments to IT policies with agreement from the Manager: ICT Infrastructure.
• Responsible for defining, documenting, and managing SLA targets, work closely with the Service Desk and other support teams to ensure effective delivery by understanding ticket volumes and backlogs, continuous improvement of IT service delivery, support teams’ limitation and abilities, AVBOB systems and processes, manage escalation from all streams in the ICT team.
• The position is quality assurance orientated and not operational and will work closely with operational support leads to understand problems, limitations, escalations, and support requirements to develop improvement in operational processes.
• Under guidance of the Manager: ICT Infrastructure, formulate, plan, schedule, and monitor the IT problem management strategy, by understanding the AVBOB IT support
• environment and teams’ capabilities and skills, building relationships with key IT stakeholder to understand business requirements and urgency.
• Analyse problem root cause by applying ITIL methodologies, develop improvement plans, advise on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence, document findings with recommendations, present solutions to support teams on management approval, drive implementation and adoption, measure success and outcomes.
• Make recommendations on training requirement to management to ensure quality service delivery based on case analysis and applied problem management if identified as a defined mitigating solution.
• Drive quality by working closely with support teams and service desk, understanding ticket volumes and backlog, reoccurrences of incidents, support models and use this as base to develop a continuous improvement plan.
• Work with business and other IT stakeholders and negotiate, develop, and manage SLAs between ICT and business according to business needs and ICT capacity and capabilities.
• Manage quality of IT service delivery within budget guidelines and provide progress updates on issues and improvements in monthly reporting to Manager: ICT Infrastructure.
• Identifying all possible risks that can affect IT services concerning time, cost, scope, and quality and design IT delivery solutions and processes that can accommodate relevant risks for approval by the Manager: ICT Infrastructure.
• Reviewing and monitoring the IT operations performance reactively and proactively to meet SLAs and customer requirements. Work with support and delivery leads to update existing processes and develop new to achieve required service levels.
• Guide development and support teams on developing delivery models for new services that conforms to ICT governance, policies, and procedures.
• Measure and drive compliance of defined SOP’s and policies associated with IT service delivery. Investigate non-compliance, variances and inefficiency and improvements and update relevant documentations.
• Monthly reporting to management on issues, escalations, and SLA’s
• Build relationships with AVBOB business and understand how to improve IT delivery to align with business strategy.
• Make recommendations to management teams on capacity, compliance, availability, and continuity management to ensure effective and timeous IT service delivery

Requirements:

• Degree in Information Technology or 3 Year National Diploma or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Leading industry certification in IT Service Delivery Management
• ITIL v4 Foundation and Intermediate certifications
• 5 years’ experience working in a ITIL service delivery environment.
• 5 years’ experience managing service desk operations.
• 5 years’ experience in managing and setting up SLA’s.
• 5 years’ experience working as an IT Service Delivery Lead/Manager/specialist.
• 8 years+ general ICT experience working with different technologies with proficient understanding of IT processes
• Intermediate level negotiation skills.
• Resilient
• Problem solving skills.
• Self-Motivated
• Organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal
• Communication skills
• Ability to assess and clearly communicate technical and project risk.
• Understanding of database architecture, software, and database management systems
• A good understanding of the Data Protection Act A competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Client Service Champion: George Life Office

Job Ref #: CSCH/WC
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

This position, under the guidance of the Area Manager, will be responsible for high quality client service and client retention efforts, by overseeing and controlling the standards of customer service of the administrative clerks in the Area, following up on NPS detractors and liaising with the relevant role player, (including the Area Sales Teams, and Insurance Administration) towards continuous improvement and achievement of the set objectives (including client service metrics and targets) by the Insurance Office in the Area. 

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A FAIS recognised qualification
• RE 5
• RE 1 will be an advantage
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Email, Internet)

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-3 years proven experience in the life insurance industry relating to client service
• In-dept knowledge of the insurance domain, associated standards, practices, and regulations
• Experience in dealing with intermediaries
• 2-3 years relevant supervisory experience

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Computer Literacy
• Organising, Planning and Time Management Skills
• Decision making skills
• Dependability and Reliability
• Conflict Management Skills
• Team Work
• Initiative
• Negotiation Skills
• Customer Service

Client Service Champion: Cape Town Life Office – Durbanville

Job Ref #: CSCH/WC/DBNV
Industry: Admin/Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

This position, under the guidance of the Area Manager, will be responsible for high quality client service and client retention efforts, by overseeing and controlling the standards of customer service of the administrative clerks in the Area, following up on NPS detractors and liaising with the relevant role player, (including the Area Sales Teams, and Insurance Administration) towards continuous improvement and achievement of the set objectives (including client service metrics and targets) by the Insurance Office in the Area.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A FAIS recognised qualification
• RE 5
• RE 1 will be an advantage
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Email, Internet)

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-3 years proven experience in the life insurance industry relating to client service
• In-dept knowledge of the insurance domain, associated standards, practices, and regulations
• Experience in dealing with intermediaries
• 2-3 years relevant supervisory experience

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Computer Literacy
• Organising, Planning and Time Management Skills
• Decision making skills
• Dependability and Reliability
• Conflict Management Skills
• Team Work
• Initiative
• Negotiation Skills
• Customer Service

RURAL LEARNERSHIP LONG TERM INSURANCE PROGRAMMME -2024

Job Ref #: Rural Learnership – North West 2024/2025
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related

Description:

AVBOB, in partnership with INSETA, is hosting a Long Term Insurance Unemployed Learnership programme, NQF Level 4, 140 credits. Learnership is a structured work based learning programme that includes theoretical learning through an accredited training provider and practical experience in the workplace that leads to registered qualification. 

• North-West 
• Mmabatho Life
• Potchefstroom
• Klerskdorp

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with English, Mathematics / Maths Literacy/ Accounting
• Need to be willing to work in our offices in any of the provinces.

• Need to be willing to work in our offices in any of the provinces.
• Must be in the possession of a valid matric certificate with English, Maths / Maths Literacy/ Accounting
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
• No previous learnerships attended.
• Must not be engaged with any other studies from 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025
• Must be residing in the mentioned Provinces
• Computer Skills
• Must be a South African citizen.

Leads Generation Specialist

Job Ref #: 114LGS01
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

Join our dynamic team as a Specialist: Leads Generation and play a central role in developing and maintaining a leads generation system for the AVBOB Group under the guidance of the Manager: Advertising and Brand. You will be essential in optimising lead generation for both our internal and external call centres, executing top-notch analysis and implementation of our advertising strategies. We value resilience, organisation, and a collaborative environment.
You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and implement the AVBOB Group’s Leads Generation advertising strategy.
• Coordinate activities for the formulation and execution of lead generation strategies in alignment with the Group’s overall business objectives.
• Oversee the Leads Generation department accounts and invoices, working closely with the Office Administrator for budget tracking and reporting.
• Conduct research to identify and test new lead generation channels and platforms.
• Develop and refine messaging across various platforms to improve lead quality.
• Advise and collaborate with call centre Managers on effective dialler strategies for leads.
• Regularly assess lead generation reports to optimize advertising strategies.
• Administer data in compliance with the PoPI Act and DMASA requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry qualification is advantageous
• Experience in leads generation in advertising or call centre environments.
• At least 4 years’ experience in data and leads generation analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.Apply

Application Development Team Lead – Web

Job Ref #: 601_ADTL01
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

The above-mentioned position is within the Application Development Department. The Application Development Team Leader will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full development lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the core applications.  This role requires oversight of the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading a team of web developers while providing guidance on technical issues.
• Designing and developing front-end and back-end web architectures
• Maintenance and support of existing web and mobile applications
• Participating in the design and development of new systems throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Assist the team in defining and working from requirements and specifications to modify/enhance existing production software
• Development of new production software
• Monitor progress against agreed-upon timelines, including collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Liaise with relevant internal departments or stakeholders that might impact the ability to deliver quality software in a timeous manner to remove any issues and keep on track with delivery commitments.
• Manage the planning process to derive delivery timelines.
• Effectively and comprehensively communicate a detailed understanding of the business’ expectation by the team, to the team, including 3rd parties, as defined in the specifications throughout the SDLC.
• Adherence by the team to prescribed quality (as defined by IT Standards & Governance) during all the phases of the SDLC (i.e., functional design, technical design, code reviews and integration testing, etc.).
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting application features and changes
• Participating in activities that ensure the successful use of these systems
• Design, develop, and implement development standards and architecture principles.
• Modify existing programs as part of software maintenance.
• Responsible for adoption and enhancements in software integration and API management
• Monitor the ongoing performance of web applications
• Set in place tools, routines, processes and metrics for monitoring uptime and performance against contracted SLA.
• Implementation of agreed security standards within the software solution.
• Overall responsibility to ensure regulatory requirements are addressed according to agreed compliance standards.
• Provide documentation of enhancements and modifications performed as part of software maintenance/enhancements.
• Build, manage and maintain productive and beneficial key business and third party relationships.
• Responsible for empowering development team members to work across traditional organisational boundaries.
• Manage the changing people challenges such as fluidity of resources, remote working, different development needs.
• Promote team collaboration and innovation, sharing of knowledge, tools, code and practices.
• Build and develop a flexible and change accepting culture within the Software Development environment.
• Create a collective of shared knowledge and expertise and common identity through teamwork and experience sharing.
• Lead, manage and drive accountability and ownership amongst team members for personal development, including goal plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (Ideally an Honours Degree).
• Certifications in in Web technologies (HTML5, CSS 3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, JavaScript / AJAX, Responsive design) and Mobile technologies (IOS, Android), React Native.
• Certifications in Microsoft Web stack (MVC, C#, VB.net, razor, IIS, ASP.net, WCF/Web services, Web API, SOAP, REST, XML).
• Experience in Microsoft.Net Frameworks and Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL and SQL server reporting services.
• Experience in Data Architecture and Database System Design.
• Experience in Agile Scrum and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Experience in DevSecOps

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• 6 -10 years relevant experience as a web and mobile development team leader
• Leading and working in an Agile Development environment
• Using technical skills to support and guide a Technical team to establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
• Strong customer facing and technical resolution skills
• Able to positively influence peers cross-organizationally
• Experience in all phases of systems development and implementation (SDLC phases)
• Solid project management and analysis skills
• Team and customer service oriented
• Using leadership to influence in other areas
• Write and maintain documentation, instruction, and procedure guides
• Work with customer(s) to correct errors and debug software and systems
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Natural
  • NATURALOne
  • Natural Engineer
  • Entire/X
  • Webmethods or Integration Server
  • Adabas
  • Online & batch processing
  • Experience with JIRA, GIT and Microsoft TFS are helpful

Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Ref #: 605BIA02
Industry: Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Analyst to be involved in the in the development, maintenance and enhancements of the BI Qlikview / Qlik Sense / Qlik Nprinting environment. To analyse and develop the right analytical models and views and establish the best method of extracting required data from the various master systems.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance. You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Investigate production incidents and perform impact analysis and prepare relevant impact reports.               
• Investigate impact analysis for production changes and communicate to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop programs and tests according to  requirements.
• Ensure that re-work is kept to a minimum and change requests are efficiently completed.

Natural Development

• To develop components according to the technical and development standards as per AVBOB ICT standards.
• Provide user and technical support, effective post implementation support and effective handling of helpdesk calls / month end monitoring before start of business day.
• Provide assistance across teams with regard to idenfication of procedures, processes and the information flow required for the maintenance of systems in line with strategies set out by AVBOB ICT.
• To monitor and resolve specific problems or make changes in programs or Qlikview scripts or alternatively different programming approaches.
• Assist in cross team projects and assist when other team members are under pressure

Qlik Sense Development

• Adhere to the newest Qlikview standards and trends to enhance the data discovery experience.
• Implement various data modelling, visualization and reporting techniques.
• Implement set analysis in Qlikview and rich reporting capabilities in Qlik Sense to enhance the user experience.
• Extracting, transforming and loading of data from multiple sources into Qlikview applications (ETL).
• Improve knowledge management and documentation of Natural and Qlikview system functions for the Group.                                 .
• Work together with ALL teams in ICT to produce models (SQL DBA, Finance team, Assurance and WEB teams).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science required
• Qlikview certifications
• Qlikview / Qlik sense business modelling experience is essential.
• 3-5 years solid experience with Business Intelligence modelling and development in Qlikview / Qlik Sense dashboarding, reporting and development.
• Experience of testing WebServices, Windows Services and APIs.
• Experience with Natural.
• Ability to work across the full test lifecycle from requirements through to release.
• Strong understanding of web and integration technologies and architectures.

Financial Associate (Witbank Area – KwaGuqa, Middleburg, Groblersdal, Dennilton, Ermelo)

Job Ref #: FA/ WIT
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 – 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognizedqualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

Financial Associates (Nelspruit Area – Acornhoek, Burgersfort, Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Malelane, Mbombela, Whiteriver))

Job Ref #: FA/ NEL
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 – 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognizedqualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognized qualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

Financial Associate (Pretoria East Area – Montana, Lynwood, Centurion, Bela-Bela, Kwahlanga)

Job Ref #: FA/ PTAE
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows: 
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 – 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognizedqualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognized qualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

District Manager: Witbank

Job Ref #: WIT/ DM
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

• Recruit  high  quality  representatives  timeously  and  accurately
• Ensure  that  appointed  representatives  are  adequately  trained
• Manage  a  team  of   insurance  representatives  optimally
• Ensure  that  the  set  insurance  sales  targets  are  reached
• Ensure  and  monitor  compliance  with  respect  to  FAIS/FICA/LTIA  and  all  other  relevant  legislation
• Risk  management
• Develop  and  expand  markets

Requirements:

• Grade  12
• A  suitable  industry  entry  qualification  within  the  requirements  of  the  Financial  Services  Board
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 – 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification
• Clear ITC
• Clear criminal record
• RE5  certificate
• RE1  will  be  an  advantage
• Drivers’  license,  own  reliable  transport  and  cell  phone
• Proven  success  in  the  Marketing  of  Life  Assurance  for  at  least  three  years

Remuneration Lead

Job Ref #: REmLead23
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Description:

We are looking for an individual with strong strategic, analytical and organisational skills to lead the Remuneration Department. Under the direction of the financial director, you will be responsible for providing direct leadership to the department in the achievement of set objectives and targets. The main purpose of the job is to align the Remuneration and Benefits strategy with the needs of the business and integrate the core remuneration competencies and processes into organisational objectives. 

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric.  In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance.  You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs.  You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and implement (maintain) a sound remuneration strategy aimed at rewarding people fairly, equitably and consistently in accordance with their value added to the Group.  
• Full end-to-end reward management including philosophy and strategy development, implementation, governance, communication, benchmarking, process and practice development, as well as the required annual cycle reviews for:
• Non-executive Directors in collaboration with Group Secretary;
• Executive Directors;
• Management and general employees.
• Prepare all remuneration proposals including annual remuneration reviews for the Remuneration Committee and take responsibility for the compilation of Remuneration Committee packs.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Remuneration Policy which is ultimately approved by the Board.
• Responsible for recommending amendments to the short and long-term incentive plans to the Remuneration Committee and acts as owner of these rules.
• Directs ongoing benchmarking of all Remuneration policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Develop (and recommend) and manage the Group’s pay structure. This includes the delineation and structure of fixed and variable pay systems within the Group, which includes short-term incentives, long-term incentives, commissions, rewards, annual and equity increases. Commissions excludes commission paid to intermediaries.
• Directs the design and develop, and manage appropriate incentive and commission schemes to reward employees across the business in bargaining units, sales, management, etc.  Assist with the recommendations by business units to the People Practices Committee and prepare the recommendations to the Remuneration Committee and the Board.
• Manage the approval of the general employee pay scales and obtain appropriate pay scales for senior management.  Propose management increases based on pay scales and increase rules to the Remuneration Committee and ensure that short-term and long-term incentives are proposed in terms of the scheme rules.
• Accountable that proposed general employees’ increases and bonuses are calculated by the department accurately and in terms of the guidelines for presentation to the People Practices Committee for approval.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual increase process.
• Review of all management’s increase, long-term incentive letters for accuracy.
• Advise on package structuring and take-on arrangements for senior employees.
• Guide and manage the Group’s benefits, including service providers, rate reviews, best practice benefit offerings, benefit communication, relevant advisory committees.
• Recommend changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
• Manage the review of senior management positions’ gradings, including the review and advice on job specifications and structures.  Prepare recommendations for the Remuneration Committee regarding senior management structures based on best practice research.
• Review all requests for manpower to ensure that additional staff or requested changes is required by workload, organisational design principles are complied with, roles are correct levels and that costing is fair.
• Benchmark salary and other related benefits to market practice and recommend cost-effective amendments to remain market related.
• Responsible that salary and related documentation is updated annually for approval by the People Practices Committee.
• Effective management of the Groups’ payroll and administration departments.
• Report through the necessary structure to the Executive Committee, Board and Remuneration Committee on all reward, remuneration, compensation benefits and related aspects for the organisation.
• Create templates and calculation formats to equip and support Talent Acquisition with regards to recruiting the right candidate, and equipping business with the necessary templates and metrics to structure employee packages.
• Minute important Remuneration Committee meetings, particularly those related to annual reviews.
• Direct and ensure that the workforce budgetary prescriptions are managed optimally in line with business protocols and ensure that the workforce financial allocations are determined in accordance with deliverables.
• Develop, lead and maintain a motivated and high performance team.
• Implement performance management in the team, through setting of smart targets that contribute to meeting the Group’s objectives, tracking and monitoring performance.
• Mentor, manage and develop direct subordinates – including continuously providing feedback and coaching to ensure that team members perform at optimum productivity levels.
• Create and maintain a climate conducive to performance to ensure that the departments deliver against objectives.
• Provide advice on sensitive matters to the General Manager: Human Resources, Financial Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Perform any other related duties as requested by management.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree.
• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ remuneration experience in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment and compensation law.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the Board of Directors.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs
• Good employees tax knowledge.
• Experience in managing payroll and HR Systems.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and benefit administration (retirement, risk, medical aid).
• Understanding and experience in various package structures and approaches.

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