Vacant Jobs at Rand Mutual - RMA

Description

• The Events Specialist will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing high-impact events that align with RMA business goals and brand. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of events, from concept through to execution and post-event analysis.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the financial services industry and a deep understanding of the nuances of delivering high-level client and industry events.

Key Responsibilities:

  Event Planning

• Develop a comprehensive annual event calendar in alignment with marketing and business objectives.
• Define event objectives, target audience, key messaging, and success metrics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure events align with group wide priorities

Event Execution

• Lead end-to-end event management, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor negotiations, logistics, speaker management, content development, and on-site execution.
• Independently manage events ranging from executive roundtables, investor conferences, client appreciation events, roadshows, webinars, and trade shows.
• Ensure all events are executed with excellence, on time, and within budget.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders including BMCE, business units, and senior leadership.
• Manage third-party vendors, agencies, AV teams, designers, and other suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimise costs and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all events are compliant with internal policies and industry regulations.
• Mitigate potential risks associated with client-facing events through proper planning and documentation.

Post-Event Reporting

• Measure event ROI through feedback, data analysis, and reporting on event performance.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and provide actionable insights to improve future event strategies.

Marketing Integration

• Collaborate with digital, brand, and communications teams to develop promotional materials, registration pages, email campaigns, and post-event content.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging across all event touchpoints.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–8+ years of proven event management experience, with at least 3 years in the financial services industry (e.g., banking, asset management, investment services, insurance).
• Strong track record of managing events independently from ideation to execution.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior executives and manage high-stakes client-facing events.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with virtual and hybrid event platforms
• High attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset; able to assess event performance and make data-driven recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.

Key Attributes:

• Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Highly professional and client-service oriented.
• Flexible, agile, and calm under pressure.
• Results-driven with a strategic mindset.

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As the Debtors Clerk, you will be reporting to the Team Leader - Debtors Clerk. You will be responsible for ensuring that all administration is complete, maintained and resolved in order to facilitate a seamless collection of the outstanding premium.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Debtors Account Maintenance

• Review accounts, track debit orders and verify payments
• Keep the cash flow forecast up to date to enable prompt follow up`s on accounts that have defaulted, including debit orders
• Send cash flow to accountants for tracking for legal/compliance records
• Allocate receipts/creditors notes to debt account on a daily basis
• Manually capture all payments at member level and allocate these to the correct invoice, including those identified by debtors clerks
• Ensure that all payments identified for reallocations (from mailbox or as informed by collections agents/contact centre/membership and sales) are completed once documents are received from debtor
• Compile a list of balances that need to be cleared from the age analysis and ensure that the list submitted for the transactions are created and matched to remove the balance via journals
• Ensure that interest calculation is correct and successfully uploaded in the financial system
• Maintain a list of all interest reversals for the allocated book. Ensure that interest is reversed on a weekly basis for cancellations and that the financial system status is updated
• Maintain the Invalid Contact Details Report including bounced e-mails by analysing the report and sending it to membership for update of member details
• Resend bounced invoices and statements to members (based on receipt of updates)
• Manually change/flag changing statuses as the account progresses through various stages
• Prepare Term Letters and ensure that the records are updated. Check that the member is fully compliant before the letter is drafted and submitted for approval. Updates on financial system done.

Management of Risk accounts

• Keep track of debt risks, such as but not limited to, closures or cancellations due to deregistration’s, liquidations, wrongly classified, duplicated accounts
• Ensure that credit notes are raised by Membership by doing regular follow up`s
• Maintain suspense accounts by referring accounts to the bank after investigation, where necessary
• Ensure that all Business rescue accounts are handed to legal, that statuses are updated all relevant correspondence is forwarded to them.

Reconciliations

• Conduct reconciliations between the various debtor accounts by interrogating rates, premiums and interest charged
• Conduct bank recons on receipts from premium balances against bank statements, on a daily and monthly basis
• Prepare monthly control account recons with relevant supporting documentation for submission within specific time frame
• Conduct monthly recon of trial balance to age analysis across company and debtors’ type
• Calculate, reconciliate and process refunds as a result of cancellations, incorrect payments or adjustments made by membership, by preparing a refund pack and uploading the documents onto the system, subsequent to getting approval
• Conduct legal recons by assessing what payment has been handed over to attorneys for litigation and ensuring no duplicate payments are made
• Ensure all integrations between systems are successful and invoices have been scheduled and dispatched to members.

Maintain the department central mailbox and respond to/resolve customer queries

• Manage the e-mail inbox and attend to open queries as directed from all stakeholders (internal and external)
• Maintain referrals from collections and respond to customer queries within the stipulated SLA.

Reporting and Billing

• Analyse report received from sales and establish if customers have been billed/not and if payment has been received/not
• Maintain manual billing process for all inter-company related costs including but not limited to the CF, Welkom and ad hoc costs (i.e. tribunal)
• Prepare and submit quarterly FICA report to the compliance team
• Report on all individual tasks, as per the list above.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Grade 12 qualification/Matric Certificate
• NQF Level 5: Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate in Finance
• RE5 Certificate
• 2-3 years’ experience
• Experience using Excel at an intermediate level
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work with large volumes of accounts.

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Reporting to Senior Internal Audit Manager, the incumbent will have functional responsibility for supporting internal audit assignments and deliver the internal audit plan from an IT point of view, as well as to assist and support the department with internal audit administrative matters.
• The role will be centered specifically on independently coordinating, planning, executing and reporting on a variety of IT related audits such as ICT General, Applications, Security and Governance Audits as well data analytics.
• The incumbent will also be required to determine whether the audit engagement, network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and presented by management, is adequate and effective.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Internal IT Audit Activity
• Compile audit programmes, working papers and audit reports
• Perform and ensure high quality internal audit work as required in terms of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)
• Timeously execute the approved annual IT Internal Audit Plan
• Timeously execute Audit assignments
• Timeously complete all ad-hoc assignments and special management requests according to professional standards

Reporting and participation in meetings

• Attend and participate in Operational Meetings as required
• Interact with various role players in the audit process on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for audit kick-off meetings, follow up and exit meetings
• Prepare the results of assurance and consulting activities via written report prior to final sign-off

Relationship Management

• Share knowledge with team members and suggest improvements to audit processes where necessary
• Follow up and manage agreed  Management’s actions post an audit
• Provide ongoing assistance to the Head of Internal Audit/Internal Audit Managers as and when required
• Manage auditor and auditee relationships by delivering audit work required relative to the expectations of Internal Audit
• Knowledge Sharing ongoing Research and Development and Continuous Improvement
• Share information with the team and departments, as appropriate, regarding instances of fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour and irregularities
• Provide input to peers on complex internal IT audit issues
• Keep abreast of new developments in the business environment, industry practices and specific organisational factors

Legal and Compliance

• Perform objective assessments on the systems of risk management, control and governance processes
• Provide independent, objective assurance to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
• Adhere to the Internal Audit Charter at all times
• Ensure adherence to and conduct audits in compliance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing including the Code of Ethics
• Adhere to the Internal Audit Policy and Procedure Manual at all times
• Ethical Framework -Promote and apply the organisation's Ethics Program
• Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Standards
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures at all times

​​​​​​​WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• NQF Level 7: B. Com. in Informatics or other relevant degree
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ IT audit experience
• Minimum 1 - year experience in Data Analytics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel
• IT Governance auditing experience
• Proficient with data mining
• Articles will be an advantage
• Studying towards becoming an IAT/PIA, CISA or CIA will be an advantage

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As a Payroll Audit Administrator, you will be responsible for auditing payroll submissions made by RMA in order to determine the accuracy of earnings. In addition, you will review the variance report and engage with the employer to determine the validity of earning submitted.
• The overarching purpose of the role is an auditory capacity to ensure that all work is performed according to required internal and external standards and regulations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Audit payroll submissions by companies to determine the accuracy earnings
• Review variance report and engage with employer to determine validity of earnings submitted
• All audits to be completed according to the agreed RMA standards
• Quality - adequately substantiated audit findings and recommendations
• Ensuring the organization’s compliance with current COID legislation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Receives, reconciles and audits computer payroll output reports
• Audits, verifies and releases payroll warrants and various other payroll documents
• Audit preparation (ensure that employee files comply with operating standards)
• To ensure all work performed in terms of required standards and regulation
• To ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Aligning to the vision, mission and values of RMA
• Adhering and aligning to the RMA work culture.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Grade 12 qualification/Matric Certificate
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Commercial studies
• Atleast 1 year experience in payroll auditing
• Payroll administrative experience is advantageous
• Financial audit experience is advantageous
• Achievement orientated
• Financial acumen
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Report writing skills
• Passionate about continuous development and improvement
• High levels of integrity
• Methodical thinking
• Objectiveness
• Self-motivation
• Emotional intelligence
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Customer centricity
• Ability to navigate complexity
• Compelling and effective communication
• Adherence to confidentiality
• Resourcefulness
• Effective decision making and problem solving

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As the Manager – Welfare and Pensions Management, you will report into the GM: Medical and Pensions Management.
• Your role is to lead and manage the Welfare & Pensions department by overseeing the provision of high quality pension administration services and healthcare support to beneficiaries.
• Your role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, effective management of healthcare professionals (including registered nurses), pension operations and alignment with the organisation’s strategy to deliver sustainable value and well-being support to pensioners and their dependents.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Strategic & Operational Management

• Develop and implement strategies for pensions administration and welfare/healthcare support
• Align departmental objectives with organisational goals and compliance requirements.

Pensions Administration

• Oversee accurate pension processing, beneficiary management and reporting
• Ensure compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Pension Funds Act and related regulations.

Healthcare & Welfare Services

• Healthcare management and cost management
• Manage the medical team of professional healthcare nurses providing preventative and responsive care
• Ensure adherence to the Nursing Act, ethical standards and professional scope of practice
• Develop welfare initiatives (e.g. mobile clinics, pensioner workshops) to improve beneficiaries’ quality of life.

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams (pensions and healthcare)
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, service providers, beneficiaries and government bodies.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure financial sustainability of pension payments and welfare programs
• Monitor risks, implement controls and comply with auditing, actuarial and healthcare quality standards.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and present regular management reports to executives
• Track performance indicators for both pensions and healthcare services.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Grade 12 qualification/Matric Certificate
• NQF Level 7 /Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Healthcare/Nursing Management or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Management or Business Management (Advantageous)
• RE1 Certificate
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in welfare, healthcare management or pension fund administration
• At least 5 years in a senior management role with proven leadership skills leading multidisciplinary teams
• Exposure in the following fields: Finance/Economics/Business Administration
• Registration with a relevant professional body such as South African Nursing Council (SANC) – for healthcare oversight (Advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of South African pension legislation, medical benefits and welfare frameworks
• Experience in managing healthcare professionals and understanding clinical governance
• Demonstrated ability to balance financial sustainability with social impact
• In-depth knowledge of Pension Funds Act, COIDA and related regulations
• In-depth knowledge of Nursing Act, National Health Act and healthcare compliance frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of Financial planning, actuarial principles and medical inflation trends
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
• Have ethical leadership and integrity
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Strong decision-making under complex conditions
• Ability to manage sensitive welfare and medical matters with empathy and confidentiality
• Commitment to beneficiary-centric service delivery.

Closing date: 18th September 2025

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Reporting to the Head of Financial & Regulatory Reporting, the Investment & Treasury Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting function for RMA group relating to Investments & Treasury

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• IFRS Compliance
• Ensure that all financial information is reported in accordance with IFRS/Insurance Act and General Accepted Accounted Practices.
• Ensure that investment Income, Expenses, Assets and Liabilities are reported in terms of IFRS.
• Ensure management accounts are prepared in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements.

Investment Analysis & Reporting

• Responsible for the accounting function for the investments
• Prepare Investment financial accounts for EXCO so as to support the financial decision-making process
• Make necessary improvements on all Reporting ensuring EXCO/Board Sub-Committees are fully informed
• Assist with the preparation of budgets.
• Assist with the review of invoices
• Responsible for the analysis of investment returns.
• Assist with fund allocation splits for tax.
• Cashflow preparation & analysis.

Process Automation and Data Integrity

• Continuously develop and streamline process automation within the finance operational areas
• Review all systems procedures and controls and make necessary improvements where appropriate
• Ensure data integrity of information within financial reporting systems

Governance and Controls

• Establish and continuously maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure all internal controls for Financial systems and reporting is adequate
• Formulate and maintain group accounting and financial practices and ensure compliance of all subsidiaries in this regard
• Responsible for the controls and documentation relating to income and expenditure
• Ensure continuous governance and controls in relation to financial information

Ensure financial reporting system control and integration with existing and developmental platforms

• Treasury & Balance Sheet Management
• Reconciliation of Investment balances.
• Management of solvency & liquidity.
• Management of funding & investments in line with Strategic Asset Allocation.
• Preparation of investment & disinvestment documentation.

Business Partnering

• Strategically partner with compliance, regulatory reporting & actuarial department.
• Support dividend payment process.
• Support & liaise with Investment Executive to execute strategic objectives.
• Assist with cash functions to support business
• Prepare investment reports to be integrated into the overall financial reporting framework.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Minimum of 4 years in a accounting role focusing on investments & treasury.
• NQF Level 8: Honors degree in Financial management, Investment or Accounting. CIMA, CA or CFA preferable.
• Knowledge of investment management, cash & bank, liquidity & solvency business policies & general accounting standards.
• Background knowledge of financial sector and life insurance industry
• Above average IT skills.
• Knowledge of investment, bond & capital markets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years in a accounting role focusing on investments & treasury.
• NQF Level 8: Honors degree in Financial management, Investment or Accounting. CIMA, CA or CFA preferable.
• Knowledge of investment management, cash & bank, liquidity & solvency business policies & general accounting standards.
• Background knowledge of financial sector and life insurance industry
• Above average IT skills.
• Knowledge of investment, bond & capital markets.