Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilfu...
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What will you do?
- This role will report to the Business Manager
- Your primary focus will be to work with brokers being the interface between themselves and Sanlam to reach business objectives in a dynamic, innovative and high performance business.This is a third party marketing role and the Broker Consultant markets and promotes Sanlam products to Brokers. The Broker Consultant seeks to build a trusting and partnering relationship that seeks to build new business opportunities; supports and up-skill Brokers with relevant information, tools and technologies that will enable them in their practice.
Output/Core Tasks:
Your success will come from:
- Promoting and marketing the company products
- Building strong relationships with brokers
- Providing efficient service
- Meeting and exceeding your targets
- Supporting brokers in their practices and assist them to grow their businesses.
What’s in it for you?
- Unique remuneration structure that will see you well rewarded for your success
- Get to manage your own income
- Work with visionaries in the industry who value entrepreneurship and creativity
- Represent one of the top well-respected South African companies
- Be invested in and grow your talents
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification and Experience
- Completed Business/Commerce/Marketing degree
- Preferably Post graduate diploma in Financial Planning/RFP3/Wealth Management 3
- Goal and target motivated
- Sales and marketing orientation
- Natural relationship-builder
Knowledge and Skills
To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:
- The financial services industry, specifically in life insurance
- Marketing principles and sales skills in order to meet your targets
- Experience in third-party marketing
- Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- To promote Sanlam Retail Mass (SRM)’s products and increase market share through:
- Providing sound financial advice and a high level of client service in a Branch context.
- Creating opportunities for client optimisation and cross selling of value-added services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales delivery
- Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of SRM product ranges.
- Gain an understanding of the customer’s needs, financial goals and means, and provide the right product (or selection of products) that will satisfy the goals of the customer in the best and most affordable way possible.
- Continuously update and inform customers of new products, or changes in existing products. Manage,
- review, and incorporate the implications of product changes on the customer’s portfolio accordingly.
- Validate client details in line with product and regulatory requirements. Submit new business through the right channels.
- Conduct due diligence on clients to identify and flag risks.
- Manage own capacity to ensure daily appointments are being prioritised while allowing time for and capitalising on walk-in / non-appointment clients.
In-branch client service and client retention
- Responsible for servicing and managing all client profiles to ensure clients remain on the books.
- Send payment reminders, conduct follow-ups, and remain in contact to address potential queries or to provide support.
- Manage and report on NTUs (clients Not Taken Up) by putting controls in place, and taking corrective actions where required.
- Manage persistency of client payments in favour of both the branch and the client.
- Gain insight into client risk profiles to proactively identify where support will be required.
- Consult with clients on alternative payment arrangements and ensure it gets processed through and noted on the right platforms.
- Responsible for in-branch servicing in line with client experience standards:
- Apply product knowledge to accurately guide clients through policy cancellations and provide alternative options.
- Resolve various types of client queries in the branch as far as possible or escalate queries to the right stakeholders by using the existing escalation framework.
- Follow up on the status and continuously provide feedback to the client.
Quality, compliance and continuous development
- Remain up to date with and continuously adhere to compliance and quality standards.
- Keep up to date with own registration, product knowledge and maintenance of own CPD points.
- Identify risks and flag potentially fraudulent activities.
- Keep and store relevant records of advice.
- Log all activities as per regulations and standard operating procedures, and provide data to relevant stakeholders to inform reporting and decision making
Monthly planning and reporting
- Responsible for reporting on activities daily, through using relevant technology platforms.
- Collate data on activities to deliver on weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Perform any ad-hoc requirements as requested by the Retail Branch Manager.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge:
- Client service.
- Sales and cross-selling tactics and strategies (client optimisation).
- Knowledge on the Insurance landscape including regulatory requirements and guidelines for selling and providing advice would be ideal.
- Knowledge on insurance products would be advantageous.
Experience:
- One year experience in a sales or marketing capacity
- Experience within insurance branches an advantage
QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric (Grade 12)
- RE5 a must.
- FAIS Compliant (Wealth Management) as per DOFA requirements.
- Class of Business training (to be completed within 12-months of employment)
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What will you do?
To promote Sanlam Retail Mass (SRM)’s products and increase market share through:
- Providing sound financial advice and a high level of client service in a Branch context.
- Creating opportunities for client optimisation and cross selling of value-added products
What will make you successful in this role?
Sales Delivery:
- Gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of SRM product ranges.
- Gain an understanding of the customer’s needs, financial goals and means, and provide the right product (or selection of products) that will satisfy the goals of the customer in the best and most affordable way possible.
- Continuously update and inform customers of new products, or changes in existing products. Manage, review, and incorporate the implications of product changes on the customer’s portfolio accordingly.
- Validate client details in line with product and regulatory requirements. Submit new business through the right channels.
- Conduct due diligence on clients to identify and flag risks.
- Manage own capacity to ensure daily appointments are being prioritised while allowing time for and capitalising on walk-in / non-appointment clients.
In-branch Client Service and Client Retention:
- Responsible for servicing and managing all client profiles to ensure clients remain on the books.
- Send payment reminders, conduct follow-ups, and remain in contact to address potential queries or to provide support.
- Manage and report on NTUs (clients Not Taken Up) by putting controls in place, and taking corrective actions where required.
- Manage persistency of client payments in favour of both the branch and the client.
- Gain insight into client risk profiles to proactively identify where support will be required.
- Consult with clients on alternative payment arrangements and ensure it gets processed through and noted on the right platforms.
- Responsible for in-branch servicing in line with client experience standards:
- Apply product knowledge to accurately guide clients through policy cancellations and provide alternative options.
- Resolve various types of client queries in the branch as far as possible or escalate queries to the right stakeholders by using the existing escalation framework. Follow up on the status and continuously provide feedback to the client.
Quality, Compliance and Continuous Development:
- Remain up to date with and continuously adhere to compliance and quality standards.
- Keep up to date with own registration, product knowledge and maintenance of own CPD points.
- Identify risks and flag potentially fraudulent activities.
- Keep and store relevant records of advice.
- Log all activities as per regulations and standard operating procedures, and provide data to relevant stakeholders to inform reporting and decision making
Monthly Planning and Reporting:
- Responsible for reporting on activities daily, through using relevant technology platforms.
- Collate data on activities to deliver on weekly and monthly reporting deadlines.
- Perform any ad-hoc requirements as requested by the Retail Branch Manager
Qualification and Experience:
- 1-year experience in a sales or marketing capacity
- Experience within insurance branches an advantage
- Matric (Grade 12)
- RE5 advantageous
- FAIS Compliant (Wealth Management) as per DOFA requirements.
- Class of Business training (to be completed within 12-months of employment
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What will make you successful in this role?
- Contribute to SAP platforms operational and technical plans in alignment with SGT architectural strategy, SGT IT strategy and roadmaps, and provide subject matter expertise to contribute to the SAP CoE strategy.
- Proactively support risk management within the SAP platforms portfolio by ensuring policies, processes and procedures are aligned to established governance principles.
- Ensure pro-active systems monitoring which includes jobs, interfaces, data volume management, custom code management and integration
- Provide solutions to new and existing business requirements (projects) are aligned to best-fit relevant to Sanlam SAP platform and aligned to agreed roadmaps.
- Ensure that platforms and management reporting is produced in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with SAP CoE Technical Leads, SGT, SAP Solution Architects and SAP Basis teams, to define and implement continuous improvement plans and support Head: SAP CoE to drive collaboration across the Sanlam SAP Platform.
- Ensure that the shared Sanlam SAP landscape is centrally managed while working very closely with SAP Basis
- Ensure that the Sanlam SAP Landscape is upgraded and updated at all times according to best practices
- Ensure assessment, prioritisation, alignment and execution of SAP platforms initiatives and roadmaps (one centralised roadmap for SAP CoE)
- Support efforts to meet SAP CoE Service Level Agreements
- Support and input to SAP CoE Management regarding funding required for SAP platforms and roadmaps initiatives
Qualification
- Matric
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an IT environment
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in SAP
Knowledge
Knowledge of:
- SAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture
- Complex IT environments (technical, security, business)
- IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 4)
- Project & programme management including methods and tools
- Compliance and IT governance frameworks
- Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
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What will you do?
- The role resides in the Group Office and reports to the Executive Head: Group Financial Reporting.
- The Group Finance function supports the clusters with a wide range of specialist support services such as Tax Services, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, and Investor Relations.
- An exciting opportunity to assist the Executive Head: Group Financial Reporting with the development and implementation of group-wide performance management tactical initiatives. The role will be responsible for liaison with business stakeholders to identify business performance insights and monitor the implementation of actions to optimise Group Reporting & Insights and Data Analytics.
What will make you successful in this role?
The following are some of the key deliverables through which this role will add value:
- Drive the preparation of the Business review and detailed planning and forecasting processes.
- Responsible for liaison with business stakeholders to identify business performance insights and monitor the implementation of actions to optimise Group.
- Assist in the preparation and drafting of reports to be submitted to the FD, Executive Committee, and Group Chief Executive Officer. Draft, prepare and review reports for EXCO, board of directors and other by stakeholders.
- Report and track key performance indicators.
- Construct reliable control systems and the monitoring thereof. Assist with risk understanding and mitigation.
Qualification and Experience
- Qualified CA with 10 to 12 years related experience
- At least 5 years experience in financial services, specifically insurance
Knowledge and Skills
- Ensure leadership in the creation and execution of the Division vision and strategy
- Positioning and representation of the company brand for the division in the market
- Drive shareholder value and profitability
- Drive business innovation, market growth and change
- Execute the required corporate governance and risk management
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What will you do?
- The purpose of the role is to provide new and existing clients with professional and relevant financial advice, planning and products (sales) that are suited to their needs and requirements. Undertake the procurement of sustainable business of a high quality, in accordance with the business targets set. Maintain and service these clients as part of a long- term relationship which builds loyalty to the brand and generates ongoing advice and sales. Undertake these activities within a compliant and ethical manner which results in the building and sustaining the Sanlam Group business and brand.
What will make you successful in this role?
Assist in growing the Sanlam Adviser Business
- Be committed to the marketing plans and targets set for growing and developing the business as set forward by the distribution strategy.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and customer profiles to support sales and growth within the defined market.
Undertake relevant behaviours to attain targets relating to:
- Revenue generation (Single and recurring premiums)
- Activity quotas
- Promote the Sanlam brand
- Treating customers fairly to be applied to all client engagements
- Role is aligned to your personal career aspirations
Networking, prospecting and leads generation
- Face to face interactions, social or business, to create business opportunities.
- Prospecting of new clients through creative opportunities such as business/social networks, associations or ad hoc presentations.
- Turning trusted relationships into business relationships.
- Strengthening existing relationships by increasing the current service.
- Use existing sources to establish opportunities across Sanlam businesses.
- Personalised client value propositions.
- Marketing on social media.
- Undertake selected client focused activities to generate leads and informal prospecting opportunities.
- Mining of existing client base to identify marketing gaps and sales opportunities within the middle-high and affluent market.
- Structuring and implementing focused campaigns with new or existing clients in the defined market.
- Requesting active and ongoing leads and referrals from others.
- Monitoring and respond to client activities such as maturities, cancelations or surrenders within the defined market.
Client consultations and sales
- Ensure all client interactions are compliant in terms of disclosures and advice given (provide written/ electronic information required for compliance).
- Undertake comprehensive fact finding with each client to lift needs and priorities. Document these findings.
- Conduct a financial needs analysis, using the relevant e-tools / instruments or systems, to ascertain the clients full financial situation; or utilise the services of a Para-Planner for this. (Draw policy history).
- Provide sound personal financial planning advice.
- Apply financial knowledge in putting together a plan that meets the needs of the client for a balanced portfolio.
- Present financial solutions to the client in a professional and competent manner aligned to Treating Customers Fairly.
- Use relevant processes and system tools to capture analysis information and update records accordingly.
- Review clients portfolio annually by undertaking the above steps.
Client Service
- Ensure all client interactions are ethical, courteous and professional.
- Follow-up or refer all existing business queries to be resolved timeously through support.
- Strive for excellent, value-added service to clients so that they do not seek competitor products or services.
- Undertake continuous learning in terms of knowledge, skills and market/industry issues so as to service clients within the defined market.
- Initiate long term client relationships and maintain a relational focus.
Monitor, update and reporting (weekly/monthly)
Document and present the following activities:
- Number and profile of contacts, appointments, consultations.
- Issued business and revenue against targets.
- Update client details on records.
- Appropriate workflow and activity monitor system entries.
Qualification and Experience
- Grade 12
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) "Fit and Proper" requirements and Regulatory Examination successfully completed if registered with Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for more than 24 months.
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What will you do?
- The purpose of the role is to provide new and existing clients with professional and relevant financial advice, planning and products (sales) that are suited to their needs and requirements. Undertake the procurement of sustainable business of a high quality, in accordance with the business targets set. Maintain and service these clients as part of a long- term relationship which builds loyalty to the brand and generates ongoing advice and sales. Undertake these activities within a compliant and ethical manner which results in the building and sustaining the Sanlam Group business and brand.
What will make you successful in this role?
Assist in growing the Sanlam Adviser Business
- Be committed to the marketing plans and targets set for growing and developing the business as set forward by the distribution strategy.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and customer profiles to support sales and growth within the defined market.
Undertake relevant behaviours to attain targets relating to:
- Revenue generation (Single and recurring premiums)
- Activity quotas
- Promote the Sanlam brand
- Treating customers fairly to be applied to all client engagements
- Role is aligned to your personal career aspirations
Networking, prospecting and leads generation
- Face to face interactions, social or business, to create business opportunities.
- Prospecting of new clients through creative opportunities such as business/social networks, associations or ad hoc presentations.
- Turning trusted relationships into business relationships.
- Strengthening existing relationships by increasing the current service.
- Use existing sources to establish opportunities across Sanlam businesses.
- Personalised client value propositions.
- Marketing on social media.
- Undertake selected client focused activities to generate leads and informal prospecting opportunities.
- Mining of existing client base to identify marketing gaps and sales opportunities within the middle-high and affluent market.
- Structuring and implementing focused campaigns with new or existing clients in the defined market.
- Requesting active and ongoing leads and referrals from others.
- Monitoring and respond to client activities such as maturities, cancelations or surrenders within the defined market.
Client consultations and sales
- Ensure all client interactions are compliant in terms of disclosures and advice given (provide written/ electronic information required for compliance).
- Undertake comprehensive fact finding with each client to lift needs and priorities. Document these findings.
- Conduct a financial needs analysis, using the relevant e-tools / instruments or systems, to ascertain the clients full financial situation; or utilise the services of a Para-Planner for this. (Draw policy history).
- Provide sound personal financial planning advice.
- Apply financial knowledge in putting together a plan that meets the needs of the client for a balanced portfolio.
- Present financial solutions to the client in a professional and competent manner aligned to Treating Customers Fairly.
- Use relevant processes and system tools to capture analysis information and update records accordingly.
- Review clients portfolio annually by undertaking the above steps.
Client Service
- Ensure all client interactions are ethical, courteous and professional.
- Follow-up or refer all existing business queries to be resolved timeously through support.
- Strive for excellent, value-added service to clients so that they do not seek competitor products or services.
- Undertake continuous learning in terms of knowledge, skills and market/industry issues so as to service clients within the defined market.
- Initiate long term client relationships and maintain a relational focus.
Monitor, update and reporting (weekly/monthly)
Document and present the following activities:
- Number and profile of contacts, appointments, consultations.
- Issued business and revenue against targets.
- Update client details on records.
- Appropriate workflow and activity monitor system entries.
Qualification and Experience
- Grade 12
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) "Fit and Proper" requirements and Regulatory Examination successfully completed if registered with Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for more than 24 months.
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What will you do?
- The purpose of the role is to provide new and existing clients with professional and relevant financial advice, planning and products (sales) that are suited to their needs and requirements. Undertake the procurement of sustainable business of a high quality, in accordance with the business targets set. Maintain and service these clients as part of a long- term relationship which builds loyalty to the brand and generates ongoing advice and sales. Undertake these activities within a compliant and ethical manner which results in the building and sustaining the Sanlam Group business and brand.
What will make you successful in this role?
Assist in growing the Sanlam Adviser Business
- Be committed to the marketing plans and targets set for growing and developing the business as set forward by the distribution strategy.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and customer profiles to support sales and growth within the defined market.
Undertake relevant behaviours to attain targets relating to:
- Revenue generation (Single and recurring premiums)
- Activity quotas
- Promote the Sanlam brand
- Treating customers fairly to be applied to all client engagements
- Role is aligned to your personal career aspirations
Networking, prospecting and leads generation
- Face to face interactions, social or business, to create business opportunities.
- Prospecting of new clients through creative opportunities such as business/social networks, associations or ad hoc presentations.
- Turning trusted relationships into business relationships.
- Strengthening existing relationships by increasing the current service.
- Use existing sources to establish opportunities across Sanlam businesses.
- Personalised client value propositions.
- Marketing on social media.
- Undertake selected client focused activities to generate leads and informal prospecting opportunities.
- Mining of existing client base to identify marketing gaps and sales opportunities within the middle-high and affluent market.
- Structuring and implementing focused campaigns with new or existing clients in the defined market.
- Requesting active and ongoing leads and referrals from others.
- Monitoring and respond to client activities such as maturities, cancelations or surrenders within the defined market.
Client consultations and sales
- Ensure all client interactions are compliant in terms of disclosures and advice given (provide written/ electronic information required for compliance).
- Undertake comprehensive fact finding with each client to lift needs and priorities. Document these findings.
- Conduct a financial needs analysis, using the relevant e-tools / instruments or systems, to ascertain the clients full financial situation; or utilise the services of a Para-Planner for this. (Draw policy history).
- Provide sound personal financial planning advice.
- Apply financial knowledge in putting together a plan that meets the needs of the client for a balanced portfolio.
- Present financial solutions to the client in a professional and competent manner aligned to Treating Customers Fairly.
- Use relevant processes and system tools to capture analysis information and update records accordingly.
- Review clients portfolio annually by undertaking the above steps.
Client Service
- Ensure all client interactions are ethical, courteous and professional.
- Follow-up or refer all existing business queries to be resolved timeously through support.
- Strive for excellent, value-added service to clients so that they do not seek competitor products or services.
- Undertake continuous learning in terms of knowledge, skills and market/industry issues so as to service clients within the defined market.
- Initiate long term client relationships and maintain a relational focus.
Monitor, update and reporting (weekly/monthly)
Document and present the following activities:
- Number and profile of contacts, appointments, consultations.
- Issued business and revenue against targets.
- Update client details on records.
- Appropriate workflow and activity monitor system entries.
Qualification and Experience
- Grade 12
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) "Fit and Proper" requirements and Regulatory Examination successfully completed if registered with Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for more than 24 months.
go to method of application »
What will you do?
- The purpose of the role is to provide new and existing clients with professional and relevant financial advice, planning and products (sales) that are suited to their needs and requirements. Undertake the procurement of sustainable business of a high quality, in accordance with the business targets set. Maintain and service these clients as part of a long- term relationship which builds loyalty to the brand and generates ongoing advice and sales. Undertake these activities within a compliant and ethical manner which results in the building and sustaining the Sanlam Group business and brand.
What will make you successful in this role?
Assist in growing the Sanlam Adviser Business
- Be committed to the marketing plans and targets set for growing and developing the business as set forward by the distribution strategy.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and customer profiles to support sales and growth within the defined market.
Undertake relevant behaviours to attain targets relating to:
- Revenue generation (Single and recurring premiums)
- Activity quotas
- Promote the Sanlam brand
- Treating customers fairly to be applied to all client engagements
- Role is aligned to your personal career aspirations
Networking, prospecting and leads generation
- Face to face interactions, social or business, to create business opportunities.
- Prospecting of new clients through creative opportunities such as business/social networks, associations or ad hoc presentations.
- Turning trusted relationships into business relationships.
- Strengthening existing relationships by increasing the current service.
- Use existing sources to establish opportunities across Sanlam businesses.
- Personalised client value propositions.
- Marketing on social media.
- Undertake selected client focused activities to generate leads and informal prospecting opportunities.
- Mining of existing client base to identify marketing gaps and sales opportunities within the middle-high and affluent market.
- Structuring and implementing focused campaigns with new or existing clients in the defined market.
- Requesting active and ongoing leads and referrals from others.
- Monitoring and respond to client activities such as maturities, cancelations or surrenders within the defined market.
Client consultations and sales
- Ensure all client interactions are compliant in terms of disclosures and advice given (provide written/ electronic information required for compliance).
- Undertake comprehensive fact finding with each client to lift needs and priorities. Document these findings.
- Conduct a financial needs analysis, using the relevant e-tools / instruments or systems, to ascertain the clients full financial situation; or utilise the services of a Para-Planner for this. (Draw policy history).
- Provide sound personal financial planning advice.
- Apply financial knowledge in putting together a plan that meets the needs of the client for a balanced portfolio.
- Present financial solutions to the client in a professional and competent manner aligned to Treating Customers Fairly.
- Use relevant processes and system tools to capture analysis information and update records accordingly.
- Review clients portfolio annually by undertaking the above steps.
Client Service
- Ensure all client interactions are ethical, courteous and professional.
- Follow-up or refer all existing business queries to be resolved timeously through support.
- Strive for excellent, value-added service to clients so that they do not seek competitor products or services.
- Undertake continuous learning in terms of knowledge, skills and market/industry issues so as to service clients within the defined market.
- Initiate long term client relationships and maintain a relational focus.
Monitor, update and reporting (weekly/monthly)
Document and present the following activities:
- Number and profile of contacts, appointments, consultations.
- Issued business and revenue against targets.
- Update client details on records.
- Appropriate workflow and activity monitor system entries.
Qualification and Experience
- Grade 12
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) "Fit and Proper" requirements and Regulatory Examination successfully completed if registered with Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for more than 24 months.
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What will you do?
- Selling products telephonically
- Achievement of sales targets and objectives
- Adherence to Quality and Compliance processes to minimize business risk
- Manage your quality & compliance against benchmarks to minimize business risk, with the client in mind
- Maintain optimal operational efficiencies based on productivity measures
- Adapt and change to fit in with changing business operational requirements
- Resolve complaints and objections
- Build and maintain good client relationships
- Managing information regarding new products, rate changes, rulings, training updates etc.
- Keep abreast of developments and trends in the Industry – self learning
- Ensure commitment to the FAIS Fit & Proper qualification requirements
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification & experience
- Grade 12 or a relevant NQF 4 qualification
- 2 years’ experience within a Sales Outbound Call Centre, or at least 2 years’ face to face sales experience (with targets attached to the sales)
- Financial services experience (advantageous)
Knowledge and skills
- Good understanding of Financial Services Industry related legislation and regulation
- Understanding of sales processes and servicing industry
- Outbound Sales experience is required
- Fluency in English and one other South African official language
- A clear criminal and credit record
- Commitment to the FAIS Act and meeting Fit & Proper qualification requirements
- Willingness to work overtime
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What will you do?
- Work closely with the development team to design and implement SQL solutions and integrations for business applications.
- Solve problems impacting our business in our data environment.
- Adhere to coding standards, change control, and SQL best practices.
- Performs problem resolution and root cause analysis along with recommending and implementing preventative techniques.
- Review and interpret ongoing business and technical requirements
What will make you successful in this role?
- Your SQL knowledge
- Data Warehousing knowledge
- Your ability to navigate problems through investigating the SQL and the data
- General programming experience
Qalification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Diploma in IT preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience in the financial services industry
- Minimum 5+ years of practical experience with SQL Server (e.g. 2008, 2012, 2014).
- Minimum 5+ years scripting, tuning, debugging, troubleshooting and other advanced SQL concepts
Knowledge and Skills
- Expert knowledge of
- SQL Server Management Studio
- SQL Server Integration Services· Knowledge of SQL Server administrative tools including SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Agent would be beneficial but not required
- Expert Transact- SQL skills and the ability to create complex queries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, and other database objects.
Personal Qualities
- Strong numerical orientation
- Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
- Accurate and detail orientated
- Critical and analytical capability
- Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
- Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Pro-Active approach to work, clients, problem solving
- Learning agility and curiosity
- Assertive
- Passionate ownership for results
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What will you do?
- Design, develop and maintain appropriately scaled effective solutions to support the Sanlam Private Wealth business. This covers frontend to the backend work including integration.
- Ensure design and development take into account all aspects of requirements – including data quality, customer experience architecture, securty & operations – so that software is fit for the purpose.
- Deliver a robust, testable, repeatable framework of jobs and scripts for migrating data and producing reconciliation reports to confirm success or failure.
- Work with third party suppliers to understand their software APIs and integrate them with SPW solutions to load and extract data.
- Identify and solve performance bottlenecks in SQL Server and database platforms.
- Manage MS SQL Server database environments that support data migration and backups and recoveries in test environments.
- Use approved technologies when developing systems and adhere to department, industry and regulatory standards.
- Provide support for solutions, including analysis, issue tracking and resolution. Take pro-active ownership of support tasks and see them through to completion.
- Report progress on development at daily stand-ups and escalate issues or slippage in a timely fashion, identifying remedial action to keep the project or business as usual on track.
- Demonstrate a logical and structured approach to time management and task prioritisation. Work within project/business as usual timelines and budgets. Be able to organise own time, schedule tasks for completion and deliver work to that schedule.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Diploma in IT preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 5+ years solid experience in C# development and the .net framework
- 5+ years Angular/React experience
- Minimum 5+ years experience in middle tier C# development such as integration services, MVC/MVVM/SAM type patterns
- 5+years solid experience in a data environment and development framework.
- 5+ years of practical experience with SQL Server (e.g. 2008, 2012, 2014).
- 5+ years scripting, tuning, debugging, troubleshooting and other advanced SQL concepts
- Expert Transact- SQL skills and the ability to create complex queries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, and other database objects.
- Exposure to big data.
- Experience in the financial services industry
Knowledge and skills
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery)
- Exposure to the MVC pattern
- Deep understanding of C# which you leverage to build all sorts of code in the language
- Ability to transition your understanding of fundamental coding practices to any language
- Proven experience with software design and OOD methodologies
- Implement, test, and bug-fix functionality
- Advanced Excel, OLAP and presentation skills.
- ETL knowledge (SSIS).
- Exposure to MS PowerQuery and PowerBI is an advantage.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL and SQL server skills is an advantage.
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