Branch Manager

Who are we?
Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. There are four businesses within the SA Retail Mass cluster, namely; Group Benefits, Individual Life, Safrican Insurance and African Rainbow Life.

Sanlam Values
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?
Manage the achievement of business productivity, quality, manpower targets
Manage compliance and business risk
Manage the daily business operations
Manage and develop the performance of staff
Resolve escalated operational issues
Manage budgets
Allocate worksites or facilities
Manage changes within the business
Manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients
Talent and succession management
Ensure alignment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), in all business practices
Manager of managers.
Worksite management and relationship building

Qualification & experience Grade 12 Degree or a 3 year diploma in Finance/ Marketing/Business Management; or The recruit must have obtained a full qualification (120 Credits. at NQF level 4 would be required and NQF level 5 would be advantageous Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSB’s list of recognized qualifications at the point of recruitment. Must have RE5 RE1 is business requirement from the date of appointment

Knowledge and skills At least 5 years industry experience of which 3 years should be in management of sales. Preference will be given to those with experience in insurance sales within the entry level market.

Personal qualities
Analysing
Team Management
Relating and Networking
Adapting and responding to change
Coping with Pressure and Setbacs
Interpersonal sensitivity
Adhering to principles and values
Confidence and decisiveness
Proactivity
Planning and Organising
Quality and detail orientation
Persuading and Influencing
Achieving personal and work goals and objectives
Computer Literacy (MS Office)
Treating Customers Fairly
Strategic thinking

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround times

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.