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  • Posted: Mar 17, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilfu...
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    Head: SanlamConnect Academy (Bellville)

    What will you do?
    This is a senior management position that heads up the SanlamConnect Academy.   This role manages a group of Account Managers and/or additional management roles within the Academy.  This role leads and oversees the execution of the Academy strategy, which has as its core focus planning, development, and delivery, which is aligned to the training and development needs of SanlamConnect Intermediaries, Sales Management, and relevant support staff as well as other external clients.

    The position will ideally be based at the Sanlam Head Office in Bellville, but we will only consider Gauteng as an alternative option to Bellville.

    What will make you successful in this role?

    • Undertake strategic management responsibilities including the effective communication and implementation thereof
    • Manage relationships with and expectation of key internal clients i.e., Head of Sales, relevant Regional Executives, and broader Retail Affluent and/or Group partners etc.
    • Manage relationships with key external stakeholders and partners
    • Lead and manage related business development initiatives, both internally and externally
    • Manage the effective operational functioning of the Academy via relevant Account Managers and other key internal staff and partners
    • Expense management and budget
    • Risk management 
    • People management
    • Lead or collaborate on ad hoc business specific initiatives in support of the SanlamConnect Strategy and Vision 

    Qualification and Experience

    • At least a B degree in Business or Commerce; a higher relevant qualification will be advantageous
    • Relevant training qualifications and experience will be advantageous
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning will be advantageous
    • Senior Management Development Training / Qualifications will be advantageous
    • Financial Services experience, preferably with Financial Planning or Sales
    • Extensive experience in managing and leading people successfully. Must ideally also have proven experience in managing people over distance

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Excellent knowledge and understanding of training and development strategies and related policies and processes
    • Understanding of Skills Development and related legislation and processes
    • Financial services industry and market knowledge
    • Relevant regulatory and legislation knowledge (compliance, accreditations etc.)
    • Financial Services product knowledge 
    • Financial Planning and related sales processes, practices, and governance
    • Strong operational management skills and knowledge
    • Business development skills 
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Ability to motivate, recognise and build a team
    • Confident to influence upwards, challenge the system/status quo  
    • Relationship and partnership building skills (both internal and external networking)
    • Budgets and expense management knowledge and tools
    • MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP, Outlook)

    Personal Attributes

    • Drives Vision and Purpose
    • Develops Talent
    • Strategic Mindset 
    • Business Insight
    • Communicates Effectively
    • Plans and Aligns
    • Instils Trust

    Core competencies

    • Customer Focus
    • Collaborates
    • Cultivates Innovation
    • Drives Results
    • Being flexible and adaptable

    Closing Date: 28th, March 2022

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Sanlam Group on careers.sanlamcloud.co.za to apply

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