Broker - VKB Brokers, Douglas at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• As a Short Term Insurance Advisor (Broker), you will serve as a trusted partner to clients by helping them identify, understand, and manage risks. Your expertise will contribute to safeguarding businesses, assets, and livelihoods through appropriate insurance solutions and sound advice.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to combine relationship building, business development, and professional insurance advisory services while contributing to the continued growth of an established and respected insurance business within the VKB Group.

What Success Looks Like

• Builds strong and lasting relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Delivers professional short-term insurance advice aligned to client needs and objectives.
• Drives portfolio growth through the acquisition of quality new business.
• Maintains a profitable and sustainable insurance book through proactive client engagement.
• Identifies potential risks and provides effective risk mitigation recommendations.
• Ensures accurate and compliant administration and record management.
• Promotes insurance solutions that create value for clients and the business.
• Supports strategic and financial objectives through sound business practices.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a results-driven insurance professional who enjoys working with people and creating meaningful client relationships. The successful candidate is commercially minded, customer-focused, and passionate about helping clients protect what matters most.
• You are comfortable balancing client advisory responsibilities with business development opportunities and have the confidence to identify solutions that meet client needs.
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Most importantly, you align with the VKB Group values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant National Certificate, Advanced Diploma, BTech Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a BCom in Accounting, Marketing, Business Management, Finance, or Risk Management.
• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
• Regulatory Examination for Key Individuals (RE1) will be advantageous.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience as a Broker within the short-term insurance industry.

Competencies

• Customer focus
• Relationship building
• Commercial awareness
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Accountability
• Decision making
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

Skills Required

• Short-term insurance advisory expertise
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Insurance product marketing
• Business development and client acquisition
• Portfolio management
• Client relationship management
• Reporting and administration
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Time management and prioritisation
• Recordkeeping and documentation management

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse clients' existing short-term insurance policies and identify potential risks.
• Provide professional insurance advice in the best interests of clients.
• Assess risk exposure and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and grow an existing short-term insurance portfolio.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement.
• Market and promote insurance products and services.
• Manage required administrative and reporting functions.
• Supervise and support employees where required.
• Contribute towards the achievement of strategic business objectives.
• Support the achievement of financial goals and growth targets.
• Stay informed of industry developments and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable insurance legislation and regulations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date client records.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the client journey.

Closing Date 08 November 2026