Jobs at Hollard Insurance

Communications.

• The Communications Manager will set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate HINT ‘s objectives. The Communications Manager will work closely with a senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Strategic Communication

• Develop HINT internal communications strategy and plan to facilitate effective engagement with employees;
• Coordinate all region-wide communications strategy, planning and delivery
• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral
• Support the continuous improvement of the core set of internal communication channels
• Select the appropriate internal communication tools and vehicles that ensure the appropriate delivery of communication within the organisation
• Design and develop communication briefs and effectively investigate and interpret the objective of the communication, the appropriate messages to be
• Create inspirational content for internal communications to increase engagement with HINT
• Lead the development of internal communication strategies for major change programs to improve employee engagement
• communicated, the required communication channels, the intended audiences to be reached, communication deadlines and the most effective channels for communicating through
• Ensure all communication is aligned to the Hollard brand requirements and guidelines
• Contributing to the improvement of internal communications processes and practices
• Lead development of communication plans and create inspirational content to showcase Hollard to increase awareness and share best practice across HINT
• Create inspirational content for internal communications to increase engagement with HINT
• Coordinate all region-wide communications strategy, planning and delivery
• Drive cross-functional employee engagement action planning in partnership with local business leaders
• Engagement
• The lead for employee engagement, community relations and communications strategy, planning, and program management support
• Lead strategic communications planning and content development for internal clients, including functional teams
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with senior leaders to provide counsel on communications effectiveness.
• Drive sustained improvement in engagement and enablement
• Track and measure the level of engagement within HINT

Reporting

• Measure, analyse and report on brand Return on Investment (ROI) and make recommendations to increase the impact of internal campaigns.
• Required Knowledge and Experience    
• 5-10 years of experience in Employee Communications, preferably in a corporate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven skills as copy editor
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Experience and ability to manage content for large scale events and meetings
• Industry experience
• Educational Requirements    
• Degree/Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field

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Hello…an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Hollard Life Solutions, Finance area. We are looking to recruit a Finance Administrator.

We exist to maximize value to customers and Hollard by making the right products available for customers
Assisting and supporting the Product Manager and team in meeting divisional objectives

• Define benefit product specifications for new product developments
• Technical pricing (assumption setting, premium calculation, pricing review and financial business projections) of new products and benefits
• Ensure alignment of new and existing products to legislation, industry guidelines or codes.
• Testing benefits and process are implemented in line with specifications
• Monitor ongoing performance of products and ensure benefit development objectives are met
• Providing sign-off of customer facing documentation and ensuring that these are compliant to Governance standards within Hollard
• Product queries from customers on benefits and values and resolve customer queries appropriately
• Ad-hoc projects and investigations in support of business enablement
• Provide product support to other internal departments such Operations and Distribution.
• Identify potential risks associated with benefits and customer segments as well as opportunities to mitigate or avoid
• Conceptualise new products and product enhancements
• Ensure completeness of the project plan for the implementation of changes/innovations
• Engage with other stakeholders in the business
• Required Knowledge and Experience    
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial services with at least 3 years exposure to life insurance
• Ability to communicate to colleagues and management both verbally and in writing
• Ability to persuade and influence people trough logical thought and reasoning
• Knowledge of SQL would be an advantage

Entrepreneurial skills

• Self-starter / initiator
• High attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy
• Technically strong
• Strong degree of common sense
• Ability / desire to challenge the status quo
• Passion for products, pricing and people
• Broad Life insurance knowledge
• Broad understanding of insurance distribution methods and administration systems
• Strong commercial acumen and insight into insurance business
• Confidence in communicating (Written and verbal), with the ability to tailor complex communication depending on the audience
• Critical thinking and sound questioning of concepts or ideas
• Sound relationships building skills
• Analytical skills and attention to detail, balanced with strategic vision, a strongly developed creative side and big-picture thinking ability

Educational Requirements    

• 3-year degree in actuarial science
• Making good progress with the Actuarial Exams

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The Data Architect will be responsibility to develop, optimize and oversee Hollard Life Solutions conceptual and logical data systems, this will include preparing architect reports, monitoring the system, and supervising system migrations. Will also need to know how to examine new data system requirements and implement migration models.

The Data Architect will be responsibility to develop, optimize and oversee Hollard Life Solutions conceptual and logical data systems, this will include preparing architect reports, monitoring the system, and supervising system migrations. Will also need to know how to examine new data system requirements and implement migration models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data.
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming.
• Develop, manage and execute data architecture, policies, practices, processes, patterns to meet the Data LifeCycle needs of the business unit
• Evaluate hardware and software platforms (internal and external) to ensure compliance with current and future business unit requirements
• Translate business unit requirements into long term architectural solutions
• Review object and data models to restructure data for improved management and faster analytics
• Project control and co-ordination to ensure data initiatives are managed to ensure delivery to timelines while being under budget
• Build internal and external relationships to ensure data projects are delivered to expected quality and standards
• Install and organize information systems to guarantee company functionality.
• Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports for management and executive teams.
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
• Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting and integrating new features.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
• Educate staff members through training and individual support.
• Offer support by responding to system problems in a timely manner.
• Required Knowledge and Experience    
• Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Project management experience
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Business thinking, problem structuring and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytic ability
• Strategic thinking – continuous improvement, strategy translation
• Result-driven with ability to establish credibility among varied audiences
• Managing complexity
• Adaptability

Educational Requirements    

• Matric
• Relevant Bachelors’ Degree with Computer Studies
• PMI or PMI-accredited certification
• Microsoft certification in Software Development platform
• Expertise in SQL
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, D3.js and R)
• Experience in Financial Services
• Performance monitoring and Management
• Architecture experience incl Hardware, Software, DBMS, and environment scope and definition