Risk Surveyor at Sanlam Group

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Work independently, assess and interpret risk exposures and make recommendations based on these analyses.The Risk Surveyor is tasked with assessing risk while applying technical knowledge. Surveyors conduct detailed risk assessments on the risk, as well as provide an in-depth view and report to underwriters assisting them to underwrite the risk appropriately. 

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE:

• Survey small, medium to large commercial, agricultural and corporate risks
• Provide survey reports detailing the main features of the risk and processes within the risk.
• Identify suitable risk management and improvement requirements
• Set MPL’s on target risks (including full Business Interruption assessments)
• Communicate complex risk issues with the insured’s own risk managers and senior survey staff of the broker
• Where required, to travel nationally (as well as to other territories within Africa) to conduct surveys of large or complex risks
• Have extensive knowledge about fire hazards (inception hazards, fire spread, chemicals, combustibility of materials, electrical hazards, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fire engineering Degree and/or extensive Fire Brigade or Civil Engineering experience
• alternatively 4-5 years’ risk management experience (Short- term insurance related) and/or 5+ years’ Commercial underwriting insurance experience
• Matric (essential)
• Valid drivers’ license
• Risk management qualification (advantageous)
• Occupational Health and Safety qualification/knowledge
• FPASA qualification
• Effective MS Office usability
• Technology awareness and capability

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical ability and the ability to be solution orientated
• Good written and verbal competence
• Good persuasive and influencing skills
• Ability to achieve targets independently
• Positive contribution to team goals and success
• Insurance risk management principles
• Short term insurance industry knowledge

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Analysing & Applying expertise & technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives