Vacant Jobs at Liberty Group South Africa

Purpose

• To provide specialist advise and support ensuring that claims are paid out as accurately and timeously as possible, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Experience

• 2 - 3 years experience in a similar environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Degree 

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
• Understand and apply existing best practice frameworks to assist in the implementation of identified subject matter processes and standards.
• Independently, fairly and effectively assess and manage risk claims within relevant authority limits.
• Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
• Process special claims as and when they occur and provide support to resolve relevant concerns related to claims.
• Accountable for the execution of specialised work including the improvement of quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
• Proactively solves problems, determines root-cause and applies solutions in line with guidelines and providing the necessary information to solve problems related to area of specialisation.

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Purpose

• To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation guarding against risk, in alignment with related scheme and policy conditions.

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Generic Management

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
• Identify, diagnose and recommend improvements and provide specialist advice and support; ensuring that solutions are appropriate and effective.
• Create and update database/s with findings, recommendations and relevant information to enhance the identification of trends and analysis.
• Advise on the effective execution of underwriting standards and develop underwriters' skills to align the actual to expected mortality.
• Effectively assess risks within an area of underwriting authority as determined by the underwriting philosophy and or practice.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.

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Purpose

• To provide specialist technical services advice and support related to operations administration services, in order to achieve predefined goals, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOPs.

Minimum Experience

• 2 - 3 years experience in a similar environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Office Administration

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
• Understand and apply existing best practice frameworks to assist in the implementation of identified subject matter processes and standards.
• Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
• Provide technical services and advice, ensuring the effective resolution of customer queries.
• Process complex policy changes, which often have a material contractual and premium related impact.
• Accountable for the execution of specialised work including the improvement of quality, standards and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
• Proactively solves problems, determines root-cause and applies solutions in line with guidelines and providing the necessary information to solve problems related to area of specialisation.
• Plan for own task execution and advises on improvements related to area of specialisation.

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Purpose

• To provide input into the end-to-end talent acquisition (TA) strategy of the organisation by understanding the role that talent has in realising the organisation's long term goals. To leverage identified channels in the search for the most suitable talent

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar environment
• Demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation with evidence of contribution to the P&C practice.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to relevant People and Culture data policies so that quality data is consistently and appropriately stored, used and managed.
• Adhere to the risk and governance framework for the respective CoE to ensure that risks are appropriately mitigated.
• Adopt leading technologies in work done, provide feedback and recommendations for improvement on system-related issues, to support an integrated employee experience in a transforming environment.
• Check the integrity of data collated, assessing systems used and reports received to ensure the quality of information gathered and generated meets the required standards.
• Contribute as a member of cross-disciplinary teams to create end-to-end solutions that meet workforce and enterprise needs, solve challenges, and drive value for stakeholders.
• Create and maintain data regarding the acquisition of talent, best practices, industry benchmarks etc. so that insights may be drawn to add value to IAM hiring agenda.
• Develop close relationships with business counterparts to understand the resourcing needs and requirements of the Country/BU, enabling the delivery of the TA proposition.
• Engage in the implementation of efforts to digitise TA solutions so that resourcing requirements may be met more efficiently.
• Identify and utilise the most appropriate channel to source the required talent, keeping in mind the talent acquisition agenda of the organisation. Aim to leverage efficiencies across sourcing channels.
• Identify opportunities to improve and innovate systems and processes whilst reporting on errors and performance of these systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Additional Essential Functions

• Identify opportunities, approaches and solutions using leading technologies to recommend fit for purpose and personalised CoE solutions, in collaboration with relevant CoE stakeholders.
• Implement agile methodologies, by assisting with the mapping of key employee journeys/initiatives, which address pain points identified within the CoE, to ensure an integrated and personalised workforce experience.
• Implement predetermined sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants.
• Keep abreast with trends in local and international digital innovation, prepare recommendations in terms of insights to support the forecasting of future changes in CoE practices, processes, and solutions.
• Manage relationships with associated ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders and service providers, in order to maintain business networks and connections.
• Monitor expenditure patterns and provide input on forecasted expenditure, contributing to budget preparation and budget management.
• Participate in discussions with service providers to discuss rates and catalogue item costs to support effective financial oversight for the CoE.
• Provide recommendations on solution deployment plans; participating in campaigns to generate solution awareness and demand by contributing to collateral materials and conducting standard presentations, to achieve awareness and visibility of internal offerings/people solutions and adoption thereof.
• Retain an understanding of the TA value chain so that advice and guidance may be provided to internal stakeholders where required.
• Use Group talent acquisition systems and tools in a way that adds value to the Country/BU operations, maintaining strict adherence to talent acquisition minimum standards and governance protocols.

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Purpose

• To deliver fund administrative services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Experience

• 1 - 2 years experience in a similar environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance Economics and Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents and maintain associated records, spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist in the compilation of financial statements in line with the audit file and approved accounting framework related to identified funds.
• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive administrative service through the correct interpretation and application of procedures.
• Generate a variety of documents and where necessary produce reports according to set standards and prescribed guidelines.
• Check fund calculations for accuracy in an efficient and effective manner according to set standards.
• Accountable for own work quality, standards and outputs related to policies, procedures and defined processes.
• Proactively identify problems, apply known solutions and escalate more difficult problems.
• Plan for task execution and adjust priorities against an established plan.

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Purpose

• Provide expert advice and support in the development and pricing of Corporate Umbrella products, ensuring sound commercial and financial decisions to meet financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the Corporate Benefits Umbrella Solutions team, managing Liberty’s umbrella products.
• Serve as a senior member of the Umbrella Solutions Management team, responsible for the development, maintenance, pricing, and financial performance of these products.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Valuations, Special Quotes, Investment Product, Risk Product, Finance, and Distribution, to ensure competitive pricing while achieving internal financial targets.
• Work closely with the Umbrella Product Management and Technical Marketing teams on a daily basis, providing necessary support.
• Engage in specialist actuarial modelling and analysis focused on product pricing and profitability.
• Design, manage, and own models and reports used for internal decision-making.
• Participate in strategic discussions with internal business departments on product pricing and distribution strategies.
• Conduct modelling and financial feasibility studies for both new and existing products.
• Manage and develop junior staff, overseeing their work output and professional growth as needed.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which at least 3 years at a specialist level.

Additional Minimum Experience

• Experience in the life insurance, investments, or retirement benefits industry
• Specialist knowledge of actuarial product pricing and/or reserving
• Expertise in actuarial modelling
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance products (essential); knowledge of employee benefits products (an added advantage)
• Experience with IFRS 17 reporting and modelling (particularly for Group Insurance and Investment Products) preferred
• Embedded value/profit reporting and modelling experience preferred
• Experience with Umbrella Fund or Corporate Investment products would be an added advantage

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Associate member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA).

Process

• Consult in area of expertise to provide specialist input into the development and amendment of policies, processes and procedures.
• Understand and apply existing best practice frameworks to assist in the implementation of identified subject matter processes and standards.
• Determine probabilities and assess risk through the application of mathematical modelling techniques and statistical concepts.
• Translate and communicate complex specialist area information to users in a practical and usable format to enhance business utility.
• Identify, diagnose and recommend improvements and provide specialist advice and support; ensuring that solutions are appropriate and effective.
• Make recommendations to existing products based on market needs, product performance and competitor analysis to increase sales volume and profitability.
• Perform required actuarial and other analyses for management reporting, and make recommendations to support these analyses.
• Create and update database/s with findings, recommendations and relevant information to enhance the identification of trends and analysis.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.

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Purpose

• To provide specialist actuarial advice and support in the development and implementation of area of specialisation, enabling the provision of sound commercial and actuarial expertise.

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science 

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and checking valuations of both Defined Benefit Funds (i.e. Funding checks, Statutory valuations and Accounting valuations including related disclosures), Defined Contribution Funds (including valuation exemption annexures) and Post-retirement Medical Aid Obligations
• Preparing and checking Fund Benefit Statements
• Employer and checking Surplus Account build-ups
• Preparing and checking tax contribution certificates
• Preparing and checking pension increase investigations
• Performing and checking member benefit calculations as well as other calculations required within an employee benefits environment
• Preparing and checking Schedule HB’s
• Consulting to clients, under supervision of the valuator or line manager
• There will be a fair amount of interaction with areas within Liberty Corporate, and opportunity to develop client interaction skills over time

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Purpose

• To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of branch management activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner.

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 - 2 years at junior management level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Generic Management

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Develop market position through the identification of target markets, building relationships and negotiating and closing business deals.
• Plan for, manage and ensure the effective administration of area related support services in alignment with team and individual performance objectives.
• Manage business retention through the application of various sales techniques such as rate negotiations, product comparisons and changing perceptions.
• Ensure customer understanding of org. brand messages, products and services in order to facilitate messages appropriately and successfully.
• Manage branch operations.
• Accountable for maintaining quality, service and outputs related to a work area, ensuring compliance with set policy, procedures and standards.
• Proactively identify operational problems, determine cause and effect, select and implement the best solution to solve problems based on previous experience and understanding of the context.
• Plan for and organise multiple work activities for team execution by assigning priorities against the set framework in light of the specific situational context.

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Purpose

• To provide specialist advice and support in the development and implementation of business development and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques; enabling the provision of sound planning/forecasting services.

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Generic Management

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Advise on and assist with the development of business plans and proactively identify new opportunities with the relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to efforts related to the development of innovative business models to support the development of new business initiatives.
• Identify business opportunities and develop customer relationships for the acquisition of new business to achieve identified targets.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.