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The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Sanlam values is embedded in all roles. Applicants must exhibit their commitment to the values as part of the application process.

• Lead with courage
• Serve with pride
• Care because we respect each other
• Act with integrity & accountability
• Grow value through innovation & superior performance
   

What’s in it for me?

The Learnership Offers

Sanlam Sky offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment and a national qualification.

• A 12-month contract
• A monthly allowance
• A Certificate in Long Term Insurance NQF level 4
• On the job training and assessment
• Continuous coaching and mentoring
• A portfolio of working and learning evidence
   

What will you do?

• Acquire knowledge of company products, services and operational processes and systems
• Attend classroom-based lessons
• Complete practical onsite training
• Assemble a Portfolio of Evidence to submit to Inseta
• Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning
• Pass and complete the required level in formative and summative assessments
• Carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager
   

What will make you successful in this role?

• Applicants must be South African citizens;
• Not be currently employed
• Be aged between 18 and 34 years
• Must have passed Grade 12 Maths / Maths Literacy / Accounting and English with 50%
• Not have completed a previous learnership
• Be willing to commit to complete the 12-month programme, which includes a full qualification
   

Qualification & Experience

• Matric

How do I apply?

Please apply online via the Sanlam Careers site by creating a profile and attaching the following compulsory documents:

• Comprehensive CV
• South African ID
• Matric Certificate

Personal qualities

• Being resilient
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Plans and aligns
• Optimises work processes

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The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Sanlam values is embedded in all roles. Applicants must exhibit their commitment to the values as part of the application process.

• Lead with courage
• Serve with pride
• Care because we respect each other
• Act with integrity & accountability
• Grow value through innovation & superior performance
   

What will you do?

• Serve as a direct support to the Regional Manager and the region at large.
• Ensuring that the rep recruitment process is adhered to in line with company requirements.
• Management of the regional manager’s diary.
• Audit of new business within the region.
• Timeously compile monthly reports & Business stats within region.
• Assist with capturing of new business within the region.
• Typing general correspondence and minute taking.
• General office duties: faxing, filing, e-mail, petty cash and assisting with other functions on an adhoc basis.
• Ensure effective audits and expense management controls
• Department operations and office management
• Vendor and supplier and customer management
• Management of admin/clerical employees
• Good understanding of regulatory and statutory environment
• Compile, manage and interpret Reports
   

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• Administration Diploma or Degree qualification an advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel is essential.
• Experience in the Insurance industry an advantage.
• Proven working experience in a customer service environment with emphasis on administration or in a P.A capacity.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm.
   

Knowledge And Skills

• Proven working experience in customer service environment required

Personal qualities

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use initiative.
• Team player.
• Deadline driven.
• Quality orientated.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Customer Service Orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure

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• Provide advice and guidance on defined HR policies and procedures to staff and managers to effectively support the business and manage risk.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and HC COE’s in order to effectively implement HR solutions.
• Support the HCBPs in the implementation of HR policies and create awareness (as needed).
• In conjunction with the Human Capital team contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR related policies and procedures
• Resolve HR queries according to client’s expectations e.g. Medical Aid, Leave, payroll, study assistance and UIF etc.
• Escalate/discuss out of the norm, exceptions or sensitive matters to the HCBP where needed by providing them with the necessary documentation
• Follow up with HRSS if work has been done and provide feedback to client(s) and HCBP where needed
• Implement sound employee relations practices and support the resolution of employee relations matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees in the business on HR related issues.
• Compile and submit HR scorecards, monthly reports and other related metrics as required.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders regarding performance management initiatives.
• Support and participate in the execution of HR projects and interventions
   

Engage with client in a client centric manner (Client Services)

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Ensure high client service levels and the fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Recruitment and selection

• Assisting and guide LM with job requisitions on the recruitment platform with guidance of HCBP
• Screening and shortlisting within 3 days after advertisement closed. Less than 20 applicant within 1 day after closure
• Compile spreadsheet of candidates with required information and provide feedback to LM
• Compile (if not available) a basic interview guide with guidance from the HCBP in first week while advertisement is running and discuss with HCBP
• Request for MIE checks to be done by relevant HC administrators
• Highlight concerns regarding MIE results to HCBP’s and/or LM
• Conduct reference checks for lower job grades when HCBP is not available
• Book relevant psychometric assessments with COE
• Ensure that all interviews packs are returned and scanned for record keeping purposes
• Coordinate and assist with recruitment campaigns (e.g. learnerships, project recruitment)
• Make offers on the lower levels
• Provide HCBP with all relevant information pertaining to internal transfers e.g. Study dept, shares info, bonus info, TGP etc.
• Provide guidance on candidate development areas as part of the candidates IDP.
• Reject unsuccessful candidates on the recruitment platform.
   

Interviews

• Conducting junior level (PG 1-10) interviews with LM
• Accurately populate employee contracts with the relevant information and coordinate/support sign off
• Ensure candidate receives appointment letter/pack after offer is been made/accepted
• Administrative support with logistics of employee arriving e.g Arriving, Welcoming, Orientation, employee code, computer, workstation, completion of appointment pack etc.
• Provide the List of new appointments and transfers to Training and development on a monthly basis and follow-up to ensure they have been booked for orientation
• Ensure that all checks are done prior to interviews being conducted (i.e. MIE)
• Ensure that all necessary employment documents are completed accurately and sent off to relevant stakeholder
   

General HR Administration

• Ensure candidate receives appointment letter/pack after offer is been made/accepted
• Administrative support with logistics of employee arriving e.g Arriving, Welcoming, Orientation, employee code, completion of appointment pack etc.
• Provide the List of new appointments and transfers to Training and development on a monthly basis and follow-up to ensure they have been booked for orientation
• Draft and issue the following letters according to company templates and guidelines:
• Transfer letters, promotion letters, changes, secondments, interim adjustments etc.
• Assist the HR team with projects and research on an ad hoc basis
• Coordinate and facilitate Injury on Duty incidents and provide management report when required

Provide guidance to LM in terms of terminations and provide employees with relevant feedback in terms of terminations (service certificates, pension etc.,)

Provide ongoing HR administrative support

• Develop and maintain administrative systems and procedures to provide support for HR activity and projects which may include arranging meetings, collating and circulating papers, preparing statistical reports, entering data on IT systems and following up action points;
• Ensure an up-to-date bank of document templates to support the HR function are maintained; Ensure staff records are well maintained and that periodic tidying up of records is undertaken; Manage and coordinate responses to enquiries

Performance Management

• Follow up outstanding ratings with guidance and support from HCBP
• Provide system assistance and support to line managers and employees where needed
• Provide sound advice and guidance on the performance management process to LM and follow up on queries

Training and Development

• Support HCBP with administration process of scheduling/arranging/coordinating of training needs.
• In collaboration with the HCBP provide training on various HR related functions

Reward and Recognition

• Provide advice and feedback on the reward and recognition program to all staff and follow up with COE

Reporting

• Deliver reports according to due dates:
• Quarterly reporting on Stay and Exit interviews
• Assist HCBP with providing information or doing follow ups with clients
• Ad hoc requests

Mentoring

• Mentoring Interns and junior staff with regards to administrative support

Employee Relations/IR

• Provide advice and guidance to LM in connection with all IR issues in consultation with HCBP in attempt to mitigate any risks
• Drafting of IR warnings in consultation with HCBP
   

Retention

• Schedule stay (progress) and exit interviews
• Providing exit documentation to relevant parties and coordinating the logistical arrangements
• Provide administration support for the employee relations process
• Recordkeeping
• Conduct junior (Jg 1-8) stay and exit interviews with HCBP and provide feedback and recommendations to HCBP
   

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12
• 3 Year HR-related or Behavioral Sciences qualification
• 2-5 years’ related experience in human resources consulting and administration

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent computer skills - Proficiency in MS Office at intermediate level
• HR policies and processes
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA
• Interview Skills advantageous
• Previous payroll administration experience can be to your advantage.
• Professional corporate business etiquette
• Working knowledge of SAP would be an advantage
   

Personal qualities

• Problem solving
• Action Orientated
• Proactive
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to build and maintain relationships
• Collaboration
• Personal Mastery
• Customer Focus
• Stress Tolerance
• Innovative
• Ensures Accountability
• Influence and gaining commitment
• Self-Development
• Situational Adaptability

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The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Sanlam values is embedded in all roles. Applicants must exhibit their commitment to the values as part of the application process.

• Lead with courage
• Serve with pride
• Care because we respect each other
• Act with integrity & accountability
• Grow value through innovation & superior performance
   

What will you do?

• Acquire knowledge of company products, services and operational processes and systems
• Complete practical onsite training
• Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning
• Pass and complete the required level in formative and summative assessments
• Carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager
• What’s in it for me?
• Sanlam Sky offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment. The Internship programme is aimed at graduates and/or postgraduates and offers:
• A 12-month contract
• A monthly allowance
• On the job training and assessment
• Continuous coaching and mentoring
   

What will make you successful in this role?

• Applicants must be South African citizens;
• Not be currently employed
• Be aged between 18 and 34 years
• Not have completed a previous internship
• Be willing to commit to complete the 12-month programme
   

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• A relevant 3 year Degree/National Diploma in IT

Personal Qualities

• Being resilient
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Plans and aligns
• Optimises work processes

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Responsible for the review and assessment of systems of control and procedures in the organisation in order to minimise risk and loss. This will include assessing internal controls and liaison with external auditors, risk management, loss control and systems evaluation. Accountable for the independent performance of complex audits. Work will include planning, performance and documentation of audits and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings. May also be responsible for managing, structuring and focusing the work of the small audit teams. Will manage audit relationships with directors and line management in regard to audit performance, finalisation of reports and agreement on remedial action.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Audit planning - Align the audit effort with the strategy, objectives and emerging risks of their Cluster.
• Perform overall risk analysis of the business.
• Design an overall audit plan that is aligned with the risk profile and strategic objectives of the business.
• Negotiate and contract the annual audit plan and budget with senior management and the audit committee.
• Understand sources and trends in profits and profit drivers influencing it.
• Regular communication to the EXCO members.
• Execution of the annual audit plan and developing audit plans for new clients.
• Staff scheduling.
• Guidance on risk and control analysis.
• Approve audit programmes.
• General quality assurance on audit assignments.
• Guidance during the performance of ad-hoc audit requests.
• Provide overall coordination of specialist audit teams such as IT, Investments and Actuarial.
• Provide guidance as to the practical implementation of the methodology.
• Integration with external audit requirements.
• Communication and reporting
• Rating of audit findings and obtain management comments on Priority 1 and 2 audit observations.
• Drafting, issuing and discussing management letters.
• Drafting of Financial and Risk Committee audit reports and attendance of these Committees.
• Timely communication with senior management of changes to audit plans as well as significant audit observations.
• Follow-up previous audit observations.
• Overall conclusion on control environments.
• Highlight significant issues.
• Client and Assurance relationships and networking.
• Regular discussions with senior management regarding focus areas, progress with strategies and emerging and existing risks.
• Liaise with external auditors, risk management, forensics and compliance to ensure assurance provision is optimised for the client.
• Staff management.
• Skills development and coaching.
• Staff management (performance evaluations, training & development, etc.).
• Provide input methodology and other best practices by performing the necessary research and maintaining/obtaining topical knowledge.
• Focussed team meetings.
• Creation of a learning culture.
• Achievement of employment equity targets.
• Effective successor planning.
• Departmental initiatives.
• Targets achieved.
• Research and innovation.
• To be contracted on a yearly basis.

Note

• The Audit Manager has a very important support role to the Sanlam Pan Africa (SPA) Central team and has to assist to ensure appropriate internal controls are rolled out to the various businesses.
• A business orientated mindset is required.
• The ability to innovate and implement change is required.
• A working knowledge of life insurance and asset management operations are required and general insurance knowledge will be an advantage in the overall SPA portfolio.
• Understanding of IIA standards and practice advisories.
• Knowledge on how to perform a systems review and how to draw up an audit programme.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control.
• Basic understanding of IT general controls.
• Understand the objectives and basic process flow of major business processes within a financial services company.
   

Qualification

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing or related subjects plus 7 years’ experience, OR
• CA qualification with articles at one of the major auditing firms plus 2 years post articles experience in auditing
   

Experience

• 2 years auditing experience on a supervisory (manager) level.
• 3 years of internal or external audit experience in financial services

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Based at our office in Sandton, and reporting to the Sanlam Pan Africa Director: Sales and Development for General Insurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the Sanlam Pan Africa value proposition and “one stop shop” model for the corporate segment - focusing on General Insurance

What will make you successful in this role?

• Own and proactively drive and monitor the relationship between Santam (including the uma’s) and Sanlam Pan Africa (SPA) with the countries and brokers operating in those countries
• Engage with all stakeholders to ensure quotations are delivered and pro-actively follow up on quotes to ensure binding
• Support SPA global relationship with international brokers by promoting the SPA value proposition to their SA teams (WTW, Marsh, Aon)
• Build strong and sustainable business relationships with local Southern African brokers in the multinational space
• Drive business development with brokers as well as implement and maintain proactive targeting processes focusing on SA corporations with a presence in Africa
• Ensure alignment with multinational activities within the countries’ corporate teams
• Enhance sales and development capabilities within the countries’ corporate teams
• Be a central point for quote requests and critically evaluate the request and identify the appropriate channel to deliver the quote
• Be the escalation point for broker related issues at country level between the local Sanlam office and broker
• Collect intelligence about brokers’ strategies and organizations
• Expand existing SPA partnership agreements to Southern African countries where appropriate
   

Qualification And Experience

• Degree or Diploma with 5 years plus related experience.

Personal Attributes

• Business insight - Contributing strategically
• Manages complexity - Contributing strategically
• Communicates effectively - Contributing strategically
• Persuades - Contributing strategically