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What you can expect:       

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Broking Manager to join our team. As a Broking Manager, you will be responsible for handling the Placement Broker function on high complexity accounts. You will lead and support a team of brokers, guiding them and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Your expertise will be crucial as you provide expert guidance on challenging renewals, ensuring optimal outcomes for both clients and the organization.

We will rely on you to:

• Lead the placement of insurance policies on high complexity accounts.
• Actively participate in both internal and client renewal strategy meetings.
• Review quoting slips and policy wordings for accuracy and completeness.
• Negotiate terms with local insurers and wholesale brokers to secure optimal coverage.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on terms, quotes, and alternatives for Client Executives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with insurers at a mid-management level.
• Provide advisory support to clients and Client Executives as needed.
• Attend ad hoc client meetings and participate in placement sessions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulations.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in similar role with broking people management responsibilities
• Min - NQF level 4 completed
• FAIS Compliant
• Property & Casualties knowledge and experience
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Conversant with the coverage provided by all classes of insurance handled within Placement
• General knowledge of specialist classes of insurance
• Ability to broker high complexity accounts in the local insurance market
• Ability to implement the placement strategy on high complexity accounts
• Ability to identify suitable insurance markets for specific risks
• Basic knowledge of risk financing techniques, risk management principles, and reinsurance mechanics

You will stand out if

• You have the London (UK) market knowledge & experience
• Obtained or commenced studies towards Higher Certificate in Insurance / IISA Introductory Programme in Short Term Insurance / IISA Programme in Short Term Insurance or NQF level 5

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What can you expect?

B2B Marketing Business Partner at Marsh McLennan plays a crucial role in driving commercial growth and building value for the company. The ideal candidate should have strategic thinking, strong operational skills, and a track record of working in complex financial organizations. They should be able to drive cultural transformation and foster innovative thinking to achieve growth objectives in the region. The role involves collaborating with Centers of Excellence and global/regional direction to execute marketing, brand, content, digital, and PR priorities. The B2B Marketing Business Partner will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan aligned with business priorities to enhance market profile, client engagement, and revenue growth in Africa .

What is in it for you?

• As a key member of the Sub-Regional teams, you will  be responsible for the execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with business and commercial priorities, that will drive market profile, client engagement and revenue growth
• An unique opportunity to join international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Outstanding learning and mentoring programs and internal mobility opportunities

We will count on you to:

• Support the development and execution of a marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the sub-region's commercial priorities and positions Marsh McLennan, Marsh, and Mercer effectively to target segments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and global marketing colleagues to ensure alignment and best practices in areas such as digital marketing, brand, events, and creative services.
• Assist in executing global and sub-regional priorities related to thought leadership, digital presence, marketing campaigns, event planning, public relations, and community outreach.
• Create and implement innovative multi-channel client acquisition strategies in collaboration with product, sales, and business teams.
• Ensure a strong and consistent brand positioning across all channels and touchpoints. • Develop digital marketing strategies to drive SEO/SEM, build our digital footprint, and engage end consumers.
• Stay ahead of market trends and maintain a constant feedback loop with clients' needs. • Support marketing automation and a powerful marketing funnel to generate qualified leads.
• Cultivate marketing partnerships to enhance execution capabilities. • Foster a collaborative team culture and align with enterprise-wide marketing best practices.
• Manage reputational risk and media relationships while prioritizing client value.
• Adopt a client-first mindset and implement strategies to acquire and retain valuable relationships.
• Provide standardized reporting, meet targets and KPIs, and offer actionable insights for decision-making.

What you need to have:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in leading and executing multi-channel marketing, preferably in the financial services industry. Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus. Client and/or sales experience is also beneficial.
• Proven expertise in marketing and communications, with the ability to bring energy and a broad perspective to develop talented marketers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior leadership regionally and enterprise-wide to achieve shared commercial outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, including industry-leading MarTech. Experience in managing web campaigns, integrating with marketing automation systems, and expertise in SEO and SEM campaigns/techniques.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities without compromising accuracy or efficiency.
• Innovative mindset, willing to challenge the status quo and quickly adapt to new strategies and tactics. Resourceful and able to achieve more with limited resources. 
• Strong research skills to stay updated on marketing industry trends.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement, ideally gained in a regulated industry. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• University degree required.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working in a professional services environment
• Proficiency in French
• Digital first approach

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What you can expect:       

Define and execute sales & advisory enablement excellence, through tangible and measurable interventions and aligned to global best practice.

Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) or eagerly awaiting the results of your final examswith a year of experience as an accountant? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Join our team and gain immediate exposure to a purely strategic role at management level. You will have the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders within an international company, making a real impact on its success.

What you will be rewarded with:

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities
• Stable employment and hybrid working model

We will rely on you to:

• Execution of Sales Strategy - supporting sales strategy development, building a sales analytics division, ensuring alignment with key leaders, driving operational excellence, and leading discussions on sales financials
• Talent Management - leading goal setting and business planning, conducting activity and pipeline reviews, and collaborating with leaders to train colleagues in sales skills and value propositions
• Market Orientation - building an industry sales approach, understanding clients' value drivers, creating a sales enablement process, and conducting competitor analysis to stay informed about the competition
• Funnel Management and Forecasting - leading the development of sales financial packs, participating in sales forecasting, analyzing performance, and driving the development of data and analytics to support financial management and drive growth.
• Communicates and reports to senior level colleagues on the territory sales performance, contributing market and product insights and coordinating across sales functions to gain business insights and growth opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly stakeholders reporting for both Sales and Advisory.

What you need to have:

• Newly qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• Strong strategic thinking and drive
• Agile and energetic
• Thrives in ambiguity and complexity
• Solutionist and Change agent
• Sound knowledge of insurance and business sectors
• Great communication skills, collaborator, influencer.
• Technology savvy with strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) non negotiable

Behavioral Competencies:

• Building and maintaining relationships
• Communicating with impact
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Managing resources
• Negotiations
• Planning and organizing
• Service oriented
• Team player

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What you can expect:

The Senior Associate will work with a wide range of clients to help them develop and implement reward programs for their employees, providing expert advice on pay philosophy, reward strategy, incentive design, market trends, regulations and best practices. Drawing on global research and rigorous analysis, compensation consultants equip clients with guidance, knowledge, tools and support to ensure their reward programs reinforce their strategic objectives.

What you will be rewarded with:

• Join the largest HR Consulting firm in the world, with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Opportunity to make the difference and to work on both local and regional projects
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities
• Stable employment and hybrid working model

We will rely on you to:

• Write and structure client presentations/reports which typically require a high level of customization.
• Perform data analysis using advanced dynamic Excel modelling.
• Draw conclusions from the data for project managers’ and senior consultants’ review.
• Review and/or develop exhibits based on collected and calculated data.
• Work closely with project managers and senior consultants on the project to determine the exhibits to be included in the final client presentations.
• Understand project components and processes to make sure analyses are correct.
• Accountable for delivery of high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Applies computer and research skills to understand financial performance, talent management trends, and pay practices and policies for a particular client and within the broader marketplace.
• Review Excel exhibits in PowerPoint presentations and initial conclusions prepared by analysts.
• Review financial and compensation data analyses prepared by analysts, ensuring it is accurately calculating desired information.
• Oversee the development of methodology by analysts and manage small to medium engagements.
• Provide guidance to project team analysts and ensures timely delivery of work and achievement of project objectives.
• Manage smaller projects and workstreams of larger client projects. May lead additional internal projects as needed and participates in business development by supporting project plan development and pricing.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for project areas including methodology, data requests and data management.
• Act as a liaison between the Mercer project team and the client secondary contact (i.e., compensation analyst). Participate in meetings with clients, including fact-finding interviews and presentations.
• Uses Mercer’s proprietary tools (e.g., Global Disclosure Database which houses info compiled from public filings from many organizations across multiple industries; PayMonitor which is the delivery tool for Mercer surveys globally, including both compensation and total reward surveys, used to query, view and export survey statistics for actual and regressed market data, and to generate custom survey reports) and public filings to gather pay practices and policies. May also research other sources to solicit industry knowledge, company news, competitor reports on high level/ industry trends, etc.
• Develop and reviews peer groups - lists of organizations against which the client organization is compared (e.g., based on revenue, brand, industry, etc.) and/or are the client’s direct competitors.

What you need to have:

• Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrable working experience
• Have HR value chain knowledge, specifically Rewards background
• Previous experience in a consulting and client facing role
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from rewards data
• Business development

What makes you stand out:

• Good understanding of the African market and clients
• Great communicator, collaborator, influencer
• Continuous improvement approach and in touch with current industry trends
• Think outside of the box and a can-do attitude

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What you can expect:

As a Client Executive, your main focus will be on enterprises in South Africa and Africa. You will be responsible for identifying high growth potential areas within the premise of defined strategy.

In this function, you will work closely with the National Practice Leader and her team to develop your network to acquire new businesses. You are expected to qualify prospects and secure leads. The Credit Specialties Team will ensure that your knowledge is brought and kept at the level required, mainly in the domain of Trade Credit, Surety and Political Risks.

What you will be rewarded with:

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match;
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities;
• Opportunity to make the difference and work on both local & regional projects;
• Stable employment and hybrid working model (3 compulsory days on-site);

We will rely on you to:

• Create a personal business plan to develop and manage new businesses in targeted sectors
• Manage prospection campaigns in each targeted sectors, which are designed to drive qualified
• new business leads
• Uncover and close new sales opportunities through networking
• Perform research for each assigned market sector in preparation for strategy while
• collaborating with the Credit Specialties Team for further qualification and interaction.
• Participate in sales meetings to present sales performance against objectives and targets
• Prepare and deliver proposals, contracts and/or other sales-related process
• Client servicing

What you need to have:

• Min 5 years relevant experience
• FAIS fit & proper
• Fluent in English
• Proficient communication & interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Cold calling/Prospecting
• Presentation skills

What makes you stand out:

• Prior background in Bonds and Guarantees and/or Trade Credit.
• Eager to exchange, collaborate and work in a multinational network and a global company.
• Think outside of the box and a can-do positive attitude

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What you will be rewarded with:

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match;
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities;
• Opportunity to make the difference and work on both local & regional projects;
• Stable employment and hybrid working model (3 compulsory days on-site);

We will rely on you to:

• Manage the National Corporate Placement team, reporting to the National Placement Leader.
• Drive Corporate Placement Strategy to compliment the Corporate Segment’s Client Strategy i.e. client retention, strategic/ sustainable portfolio placement and growth.
• Maintain close relationship with the Corporate Segment Leader and his Management teams, CE’s, Bowring Marsh and Guy Carpenter
• Provide input, guidance and solutions on problematic placements.
• Take responsibility for the placement of all corporate accounts where income to Marsh is in excess of R100,000.00
• Take personal responsibility for the placement of certain strategic Corporate accounts
• Represent Marsh on Property & Casualty Practice Leaders Forum and provide regular feedback to the Technical Leader to facilitate communication to the greater business, where necessary
• Build strong market relationships (including wholesale and reinsurance markets where relevant) to get most competitive terms for clients
• Drive industry specific expertise through team structures aligning with Country Industry Strategy
• Implement Strategic Placement disciplines on key accounts ensuring early engagement with Markets
• Ensure renewal timelines are adopted in conjunction with Segment and Business Leaders
• Member of the Corporate Segment MANCO
• Maintain regular/ formal engagements with Corporate Segment Leader
• Regular engagements with the National Head of Technical and the Portfolio Solutions Leader.
• Improve the strategic alignment between the Corporate Leadership, the Placement Team, Portfolio Solutions and the Technical Resource, making use of products and facilities where possible to support growth strategy.
• Strive to continuously improve the efficiency of Corporate CE’s by using facilities, products and digital solutions where possible /relevant.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 10 years insurance / broking experience
• Proven track record in managing a team
• Ability to work cross-teams
• Ability to drive change in the business aligned to the Corporate Segment Leaders Strategy
• Open mind to change, to take the business forward
• Ability to execute strategy
• Technical knowledge of policy wordings, local market, London Market
• Problem solving, early identification of problems
• FAIS compliant

What makes you stand out:

• Continuous improvement approach
• Think outside of the box and a can-do attitude
• Positive attitude towards challenging placements
• Well organised from an admin perspective
• Willing/Able to travel to all Marsh SA Offices

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The Corporate Placement Broker position exits within the Western Cape Placement Team. The position offers an exciting challenge and career opportunity for someone who is willing to work hard and contribute to growth and development.

What can you expect?

• Broking Services
• Attending strategy meetings and/or renewal meetings
• Preparation / Finalization of Broking documentation
• Identification and selection of appropriate markets
• Distribution of Broking Notes to the market
• Negotiating with Markets and structuring deals
• Implementation of placement strategy on high complexity accounts
• Collation of market terms and quotes for submission to client services
• Preparation / Finalization of Placing Slips
• Closings to markets / obtaining market confirmation of cover
• Confirm final placement / changes and Endorsements
• Preparation of other broking documentation as required

We will count on you to have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in short-term insurance and/or commercial and/or corporate insurance broking.
• FAIS, RE, and CPD compliant
• Knowledge of the principles of risk management
• Knowledge of the mechanics of reinsurance
• Diploma in Insurance or commenced studying towards AIISA an advantage
• Insurer relationships an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Conversant with insurance legislation

What you need to have:

• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-management skills

What makes you stand out:

• Accuracy and accountability for results
• Customer focussed
• High level of technical proficiency
• Drive for accurate results
• Capable of working on their own
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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What can you expect?

• To lead, develop and drive the Industry Practice (as defined) proposition and growth plans across the Africa business, aligned to the Risk Management segment.
• Drive consistent revenue growth.
• Ensure retention and increase product / service penetration to existing clients.
• Support colleague’s understanding of their client’s businesses and lead delivery across the firm.
• Positively challenge client service teams to drive innovation and improvement.
• Set the vision for the industry practice and lead/motivate practice colleagues to optimise its potential.

What is in it for you?

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Opportunity to make the difference and to work on both local and regional projects
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities
• Stable employment and hybrid working model (3 compulsory days on-site)

We will count on you to:

• Client Service Revenue (CSR) Growth – deliver Marsh CSR growth for the practice.
• Value Proposition – develop, communicate and promote internally and externally the core Industry Practice value proposition supported by our internal client engagement framework.
• Strategic Plan – Maintain a current 1 to 3 year Industry Practice strategy plan.
• People – support, develop and enable colleagues to become a trusted advisor to clients, and to deliver the firm.
• Collateral / Thought Leadership – deliver a suite of collateral (i.e. Thought Leadership, Advisers, Newsletters etc.) through a defined annual marketing plan supported by marketing campaigns and client events / roundtables.
• Product Innovation - Develop industry-specific product suite and consider new product innovations based on emerging client needs.
• Leverage into all Client Segments - Ensure the industry proposition is refined for each client segment, aligned to the Specialties, Advisory, and Employee Benefits practices, and fulfilled in collaboration with them.
• Performance Monitoring – Support the maintenance of performance market intelligence and metrics to track proposition development, market share, benchmarking, defensive and new business activity, client and sector issues and financial performance.
• International - Ensure linkage and alignment with Marsh / MMC international industry leadership / proposition.
• Networking & Reputation Building – build external practice profile by targeting influential sector associations / bodies, consultants, law firms etc.
• Insurers – build knowledge of insurer industry propositions and how they can support Marsh strategy.
• Values - Lead by example the expected values and behaviours as defined in the Great Good and set a benchmark collaboration and best practice across the business.
• Industry Leadership – lead from the front with client and sales teams when deploying industry capability and knowledge in support of retention and growth.
• Coaching - Support, coach and/or mentor practice members in their learning and development; especially more junior colleagues.
• Industry Communities – build and develop a colleague community around industry comprising core practitioner and leadership stakeholders including client management, sales, claims and product line expertise.
• Client Relationship Leadership (CRL) – adhere to specific CRL role definition and expectations when acting as a CRL for personal client / prospect portfolio.
• Sales & Retention:
  • Proactively support client teams with industry capability and knowledge as part of account planning, client engagement, At Risk and stewardship activities.
  • Through industry colleague communities, regional / office leadership and At Risk MI ensure colleagues know how to access industry knowledge and leadership intervention.
• Consistent engagement - with segment (leadership, client and sales) stakeholders, client engagement activity, RFP planning, IMPACT development.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree essential, with Masters or postgraduate qualification
• 10 years’ of experience in the light manufacturing, CMT or automotive industry.
• Executive leader level experience, including managing a P&L.
• Revenue / profit growth track record.
• Experience of crafting and executing on divisional strategy.
• Industry body experience and involvement advantageous.

What makes you stand out:

• An inquisitive mind that is not afraid to question current ways of thinking
• Coming up with creative solutions to business problems
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills

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What can you expect:

• You will be focusing on delivering exceptional service to support our delivery of value to a portfolio of large, listed businesses in South Africa.
• You will be knowledgeable in insurance broking and you will support the Senior Client Executive with the the annual renewal cycle and daily servicing on a portfolio of clients, as well as supporting with claims, risk management and other services. You will also handle a small portfolio of smaller businesses where you will be the relationship lead on these accounts.
• You will work closely with the broader client servicing team to deliver a seamless experience to our clients.

What you will be rewarded with:

• An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to match;
• Attractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunities;
• Opportunity to make the difference and work on both local & regional projects;
• Stable employment and hybrid working model (3 compulsory days on-site)

We will rely on you to:

Support Risk Management Practice Senior Client Executives with day-to-day administration and client activity including, but not limited to:

• Prepare the Pre Renewal and Internal Strategy meeting reports, presentations and minutes.
• work with Account Specialist team to prepare r Renewal Questionnaires for completion by the Clients, respond to client queries and attend client meetings.
• Work with senior client executive to check renewal information is complete, correct, anomalies addressed, signed off by the Clients and distributed internally to MCO / Placement.
• Ensure claims reports are accurate and prepare loss ratio reports.
• Request / collate other Broking information required.
• Work with senior client executive to approve all quoting slips.
• Work with senior client executive and risk engineering team to monitor risk requirements and recommendations for communication to the insurance market and clients.
• Prepare Client presentations for local and international markets.
• Arrange Presentations to local and international markets.
• Prepare Renewal Pack for distribution to all markets, Compile Renewal Report / Presentation.
• Arrange International ‘roadshow’ Client dependant.
• Work with Account specialist team to compile and finalise premium allocations, invoices, credit control task and tracking of policy issuance
• Service, retain and grow the relationships on small business accounts.

What you need to have: 

• Minimum of 2-5 years previous insurance or financial services experience on Corporate and RM
• Intermediate Insurance knowledge, A general knowledge of all bespoke policy wordings and classes of insurance and a basic knowledge of risk financing techniques
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (or equivalent) – Outlook, Word and Excel
• FAIS compliant

What makes you stand out:

• You have a positive and pro-active approach, and you get things done
• Strong numerical skills, networking skills, problem solving capabilities and ability to handle difficult negotiations and influence stakeholders
• Excellent organization skills and interpersonal skills.