Active Jobs at Rand Mutual - RMA

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As the Company Secretary, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively managing and providing comprehensive company secretarial and corporate governance support to the Group.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Manage the Corporate Secretarial and Governance function:

• Provide input into and update the Group governance framework
• Attend to all statutory company secretarial needs of the Group
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns to CIPC as well as relevant notifications and applications to the Prudential Authority
• Provide ongoing support to the Board and Board Committee chairs
• Attend Board and its Sub-Committee Meetings (including EXCO)
• Train the Board and Sub-Committees (Arrange external training/briefing sessions, and arrange for the induction for new Board and Sub Committee Members
• Attend to all director and committee member queries
• Coordinate dividend declaration communication to shareholders

End-to-End Committee Meeting Administration:

• Prepare and draft agendas and other meeting papers for the Board and its Sub-Committees (including EXCO)
• Prepare meeting packs for the Board and its Sub-Committees
• Prepare and circulate resolutions
• Draft minutes and action sheets for the Board and its Sub-Committees (including EXCO)
• Prepare the Annual Meeting Calendar for the Board and its Sub-Committees (including EXCO)
• Update annual work plans for the Board and its Sub-Committees
• Update Board and Sub-Committee Charters and Terms of Reference
• Update minute books for the Board and its Sub-Committees (including EXCO)
• Update the annual Directors’ and Sub Committee Members’ Toolkits with updated policies/terms of reference/workplans
• Implement and maintain procedures where relevant
• Administer Diligent and upload meeting packs into Diligent for the Board and its Sub-Committees
• Attend to all preparations of the Annual General Meetings for RMA

 Compliance and Reporting:

• Maintain updated statutory records
• Provide general legal advice to Exco
• Provide general governance and advise on good governance practice and other services that may be required from a Company Secretary
• Monitor and communicate all legislative changes affecting the RMA Group
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of notifications and applications to the prudential authority

Team Management:

• Set staff and departmental performance targets and expectations, ensuring that the targets and expectations are achieved through regular monitoring and management
• Effectively delegate work to the team
• Identify training requirements for staff, through effective staff management and assist them in meeting their training requirements
• Assist in identifying and recruiting new staff members for the team as and when required
• Identify, develop and retain high potential employees within the team and ensure succession plans are in place for business continuity
• Contribute towards making RMA a Best Company to Work for by improving engagement levels of staff within the team through the development of sound retention and communications plans in collaboration with the HRBP.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 Legal Degree i.e. LLB and relevant secretarial qualification
• Admitted Attorney
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries (CSI) (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Companies act 2008 as it relates to the administration of companies and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (word, excel, power point)
• Relevant Legislation and Regulatory Knowledge (Insurance Act knowledge preferred)
• Ability to apply King IV Principles
• Corporate law experience
• Excellent writing skills – ability to take minutes of meetings
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to liaise effectively at a high level
• Good command of and fluency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Ability to interact with the Prudential Authority, Registrar of Companies and Compensation Commissioner of the Department of Labour and other relevant regulators.
• Very good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Confident 

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Description

• To provide strategic leadership for product marketing across RMA’s Insurance, Asset Management and Healthcare portfolio, ensuring that products and services are effectively positioned, commercialised and differentiated in the market
• The role is accountable for translating complex products into compelling value propositions that support revenue growth, strengthen stakeholder confidence, improve product adoption and enhance customer outcomes.
• The Product Marketing Manager acts as a strategic partner across Product, Sales & Distribution and Relationships & Stakeholders to ensure alignment between market needs, product development, commercial objectives and RMA’s broader social insurance ambition.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Product Marketing Strategy and Portfolio Positioning

• Develop and execute integrated product marketing strategies across Asset Management, Life Insurance, Short-Term Insurance and Healthcare portfolios.
• Define and continuously refine differentiated product positioning and value propositions.
• Align marketing priorities with broader business and commercial objectives.
• Partner with executive teams to ensure product strategies reflect market opportunities and client needs.
• Provide strategic marketing input into portfolio planning and growth discussions.

Product Commercialisation and Go-to-Market Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of go-to-market plans for new products, product enhancements and strategic initiatives.
• Drive successful market launches across channels and customer segments.
• Ensure effective commercialisation of products through coordinated cross-functional execution.
• Monitor product performance and recommend optimisation opportunities.

Sales and Relationship Enablement (with Channel Marketing)

• Develop sales enablement tools, campaigns, messaging frameworks and collateral.
• Support Sales & Distribution teams with differentiated market messaging and product positioning.
• Partner with Relationships & Stakeholders teams to strengthen client engagement strategies.
• Ensure commercial teams are equipped to articulate product value effectively.

Market Intelligence and Strategic Insight

• Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Generate strategic insights to support product and portfolio decision-making.
• Identify market gaps and unmet client needs.
• Translate insights into practical recommendations for business growth.

Portfolio Growth and Commercial Impact

• Support achievement of revenue growth, product adoption and retention objectives.
• Drive product awareness and increased market penetration.
• Monitor and assess marketing effectiveness and return on investment.
• Contribute to strengthening market share and competitive positioning.

Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across Product, Commercial, Operations and Customer teams.
• Collaborate with executives and senior stakeholders to align priorities.
• Manage agency and partner relationships where required.
• Act as a trusted advisor on product marketing and market positioning matters.

Brand and Customer Experience Integration

• Curate and execute BU specific events/exhibitions in collaboration with other Product Marketing Teams and C&P.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver end-to-end event logistics (venue, catering, décor, AV, branding).
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure product positioning aligns with RMA brand strategy and social insurance philosophy.
• Support delivery of consistent and differentiated customer experiences.
• Strengthen alignment between customer expectations and product promises.

People Leadership and Capability Development

• Lead and coach direct reports and/or matrix teams where applicable.
• Develop marketing capability and encourage continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative and performance-oriented culture.
• Provide leadership across cross-functional initiatives and project teams.

Internal Communication and Culture

• Increase the employee culture experience and internal brand advocacy.
• Leads governance of internal communication as a driver of culture, clarity, and alignment. Partners with People & Brand teams to integrate narrative and language into programmes, leadership engagement, and key employee experience moments.

Budget Management

• Manage budgets and ensure appropriate deployment of resources, measure of ROI and seek approval of any overspend.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Business, Commerce, Strategy or related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in product marketing, portfolio marketing, product commercialisation or strategic marketing roles.
• Demonstrated experience within Insurance, Asset Management, Healthcare or Financial Services environments.
• Proven track record in translating complex products into commercially compelling propositions.
• Experience operating in highly matrixed environments with senior stakeholders.
• Strong evidence of marketing delivering measurable commercial outcomes.

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Description

• The Partner Marketing Manager operates within the Channel Marketing function in the Commercial & Partnerships portfolio and is responsible for the operational execution and coordination of partner-level marketing activity.
• The role supports RMA’s partner ecosystem, particularly across Aligned, Supplementary and Transactional partner tiers, ensuring that partner marketing initiatives are delivered accurately, timeously and in line with approved channel plans, brand standards and regulatory requirements. The role is critical in enabling consistent partner engagement across RMA’s diverse partner landscape (including affinity partners, intermediaries, alternative distributors and public-entity partners), while protecting the organisation from brand, compliance and reputational risk through disciplined execution.
• The purpose of this role is to support the execution, coordination and administration of partner marketing activities by ensuring that partner campaigns, marketing materials, communications and activations are delivered to standard, on time and in accordance with RMA’s channel marketing frameworks, brand guidelines and compliance requirements. The role focuses on operational delivery excellence, partner responsiveness and execution discipline, enabling Channel Marketing Managers and channel leaders to focus on strategy, optimisation and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Marketing Execution & Coordination

• Support the execution of partner-specific marketing initiatives aligned to approved channel andpartner plans. 
• Coordinate the preparation, packaging and distribution of partner marketing materials acrossdifferent partner tiers and channels.
• Ensure that partner marketing deliverables are produced and delivered within agreed timelinesand quality standards.
• Act as a first point of coordination for partner marketing execution queries, escalating issueswhere required.

Collateral Preparation & Asset Management

• Prepare partner marketing collateral using approved templates, content and brand guidelines(e.g. brochures, partner packs, presentations, digital assets).
• Manage updates to partner materials when products, benefits, pricing references or compliance requirements change.
• Maintain accurate version control of all partner marketing assets to prevent outdated or non-compliant material from being distributed.
• Ensure partner-facing materials are stored, catalogued and accessible in designated asset repositories.

Campaign Administration & Tracking

• Track partner marketing campaigns and activities against approved plans, schedules and deliverables.
• Maintain campaign trackers, checklists and delivery logs to support transparency and auditability.
• Compile routine activity updates and execution status reports for the Channel Marketing Manager.
• Flag execution risks, delays or dependencies that may impact partner engagements.

Partner Communications Support

• Support partner communications related to campaigns, activations and material distribution (e.g. briefing notes, content packs, confirmations).
• Coordinate partner communication logistics, ensuring correct information is shared with the appropriate partner contacts.
• Support the preparation of partner-facing communication packs aligned to channel messaging frameworks.

Event & Activation Support

• Support the coordination of partner events, activations and engagement sessions (virtual or in-person).
• Assist with event logistics including invitations, RSVPs, materials preparation, supplier coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Ensure event materials are accurate, branded and compliant prior to distribution or use.

Quality, Compliance & Brand Alignment

• Perform quality checks on partner marketing materials to ensure alignment with approved brand and compliance standards before submission into formal approval workflows.
• Support adherence to regulatory requirements applicable to partner communications (e.g. appropriate disclosures, benefit descriptions, claims language).
• Escalate any risks related to incorrect, outdated or non-compliant partner materials.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide operational support to the Channel Marketing Manager and broader channel marketing team as required.
• Identify recurring execution challenges and suggest practical process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of partner marketing administration, templates and execution processes.

Decision-Making Authority

• Operates within defined channel marketing frameworks, templates and approval processes.
• Does not independently commit RMA to partner agreements, messaging changes or campaign scope changes.
• Escalates strategic, commercial or reputational decisions to the Channel Marketing Manager.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification (Diploma or Bachelor’s degree) in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field
• Relevant marketing, digital marketing or communications short courses will be an advantage
• Exposure to financial services, insurance or regulated environments will be an advantage

Preferred

• Digital marketing short course/certification
• Experience with marketing tools (basic CMS, CRM, asset libraries) advantageous

Experience

• 3–6 years in marketing coordination, partner marketing support, or campaign operations
• Experience working with external partners and suppliers
• Strong admin, tracking and delivery discipline